Dexys Midnight Runners announce 2026 UK tour with Ulster Hall show

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 24th Mar 2026

Dexys Midnight Runners have announced a special show in Belfast as part of their upcoming UK tour.

📍 Ulster Hall, Belfast

🗓️ 5th November 2026

Bursting out of Birmingham in the late 1970s, the band offer a fiercely original blend of soul, folk, and new wave energy.

Fronted by Kevin Rowland, the band became best known for their global smash Come On Eileen, a track that perfectly captures their knack for mixing heartfelt storytelling with irresistible hooks.

Never content to stand still, Dexys constantly reinvented their sound and image, earning a reputation as one of Britain’s most passionate and distinctive musical acts.

How to get tickets:

Tickets on sale Friday at 10am from ulsterhall.co.uk and ticketmaster.ie

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