Kings of Leon set to rock Munster with huge outdoor concert next summer
Kings of Leon, the renowned rock band from Mount Juliet, Tennessee, is set to headline a massive outdoor concert in Munster next summer. The performance is part of their much-anticipated European tour, which will also include a show at the Belsonic festival in Belfast.
Kings of Leon Concert Details
The concert will take place at Thomond Park in Limerick on July 1, 2026. Fans can also catch the band live in Belfast on June 29, 2026. While there is currently no set date for a potential concert in Cork City, there is a possibility of adding more dates during their tour. There is a 10-day gap between the Limerick show and their next confirmed appearance in Madrid.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the Thomond Park gig are being sold at €89.75 and €99.75, including booking fees. Sales will begin on November 21, 2025, at 9 AM via Ticketmaster.ie. A 12.5% service charge applies to each ticket, with a maximum of €10.50.
Band Background
Kings of Leon consists of brothers Caleb, Nathan, Jared Followill, and their cousin Matthew Followill. They gained fame during the late 2000s, releasing hits such as “Sex on Fire” and “Use Somebody,” which became anthems for many. The band’s sound blends southern rock and garage rock with blues influences, evolving into a more mainstream alternative rock style over the years.
Achievements and Popularity
- Nine top 40 singles in the UK.
- Two BRIT Awards in 2008.
- All of their albums from the late 2000s reached the top five in the UK Albums Chart.
- Their third album, “Because of the Times,” peaked at number 1.
- “Only by the Night,” released in 2008, achieved platinum status in the US.
- The best-selling album of 2008 in Australia, certified platinum nine times.
Despite taking a hiatus after 2011, Kings of Leon has continued to produce music and tour. Their upcoming concerts in Belfast and Limerick are expected to draw in many fans eager for a nostalgic experience of alt-rock.
