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On tour
Yes
Followers
33,163
Category
Artist, International, Irish
Concerts
Feb
21
TF Royal, Castlebar
Mayo
Tickets
Feb
22
The Maritime Hotel and Suites
Bantry
Tickets
Feb
28
The Empire Music Hall
Belfast
Tickets
Mar
11
Arts Club
Liverpool
Tickets
Mar
12
Saint Luke's
Glasgow
Tickets
Mar
14
Brudenell Social Club
Leeds
Tickets
Mar
15
Electric Ballroom
Camden
Tickets
Apr
04
Tullamore Court Hotel
Merthyr Tydfil
Tickets
Apr
05
The Arklow Bay Hotel
Wicklow
Tickets
May
16
Alberts Shed
Shrewsbury
Tickets
Jun
14
Virgin Media Park
Cork
Tickets
Jul
11
Iveagh Gardens
Dublin
Tickets
Jul
12
Iveagh Gardens
Dublin
Tickets
Aug
24
TUS Gaelic Grounds
Limerick
Tickets
About Damien Dempsey
Damien Dempsey is from Donaghmede on Dublin's Northside.
His earliest musical influences were the post-pub singsongs that his parents used to have at their home when he was a toddler. Good, bad or indifferent, everyone had to sing. Today his unique sound reflects the influence of traditional Sean-Nós as well as his musical heroes: Bob Marley and Elvis Presley.
After completing his secondary education Damien went on to the Ballyfermot "Rock School" for 2 years where he studied musical performance as well as the practical side of the music industry. The school had its own small record label and star students were awarded a release on the label. Damien was chosen for that honour and the EP, "The Contender", was released in 1995.
In 1997 "Dublin Town", Damien's first commercial single, reached No. 18 in the Irish charts. Ireland's HOT PRESS remarked that it was "..an underground anthem for disaffected youth and closet balladeer alike". A re-recorded version of the song appeared on Damien's first album; "They Don't Teach This Shit In School" released in 2000.
His next release, the "Negative Vibes EP", (2002) featured Sinéad O'Connor on the title track and led to an invitation to support Sinéad on her 2002/2003 Irish, UK and European tour.
Damien's second album, "Seize the Day", was released May 2003 in Ireland on Clear Records via Sony and entered the charts first week of release at No. 5. It has since achieved double-platinum sales. Released in May 2004 in the UK on IRL, the album was awarded "CD of the Week" in the Sunday Times and received enthusiastic reviews in the National and music press.
Nominated in 4 categories in the 2004 Irish Meteor Awards, Damien walked away with two, the only 2004 double winner.
A documentary, "It's All Good: The Damien Dempsey Story" by independent filmmaker Dara McCluskey, that followed Damien's career progression up to the release of "Seize the Day", was broadcast on Ireland's national TV station RTE and shown at film festivals in Ireland and New York.
During 2004 Damien toured extensively headlining his own shows as well as supporting Bob Dylan during the Irish leg of his European tour and making his debut appearances at The Fleadh and Womad.
Damien has earned the passionate support of his peers, one of whom is Morrissey who invited Damien to support him on various UK and Irish dates as well as his autumn 2004 US tour. Morrissey went on to sign Damien to his Attack label, and "Seize the Day" had its U.S. release in October 2004.
His third album, "Shots", simultaneously released in Ireland and the UK in March 2005, entered the Irish album charts at Number 1 and achieved platinum status in December 2005.
In February 2006 Damien increased his Meteor Awards by winning in The Best Irish Male category.
Recorded in December 2005 at Dublin's Olympia Theatre and released in June 2006 in both Ireland and the UK, Damien's first live album, "Live at The Olympia", entered the Irish album chart at Number 10.
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Photos
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What fans are saying
Colin
The place was only hopping. Damo your voice cleanses my soul....
Vicar Street
Dublin, Ireland
Jan 10, 2019
Will
Unreal. One of the most intense shows I’ve ever witnessed
Vicar Street
Merchants Quay, Ireland
Dec 23, 2019
Raymond
What a show, as always Damien gave it all…..👍👍
The Venue Theatre
Ratoath, Ireland
Aug 12, 2022
NickZH
Amazing gig, great venue, really friendly atmosphere
The Irish Centre
Leeds, United Kingdom
Mar 16, 2024
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Damien Dempsey Tour Cities
Wicklow, Ireland
Belfast, United Kingdom
Limerick, Ireland
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Cork, Ireland
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Dublin, Ireland
Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Leeds, United Kingdom
Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions About Damien Dempsey
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Damien Dempsey on tour?
Yes, Damien Dempsey is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Damien Dempsey concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Damien Dempsey tour
is scheduled for 14 dates across 10 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Damien Dempsey scheduled to play?
Damien Dempsey is scheduled to play 14 shows between 2025-2026. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Damien Dempsey tour start?
Damien Dempsey’s tour starts Feb 21, 2025 and ends on Aug 24, 2025.
They will play 10 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Mayo at TF Royal, Castlebar and their next upcoming concert
will be in Camden at Electric Ballroom.
What venues is Damien Dempsey performing at?
As part of the Damien Dempsey tour, Damien Dempsey is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2025 Tour Dates:
Feb 21 - Mayo,
MO @ TF Royal, Castlebar
Feb 22 - Bantry,
C @ The Maritime Hotel and Suites
Feb 28 - Belfast,
Northern Ireland @ The Empire Music Hall
Mar 11 - Liverpool,
ENG @ Arts Club
Mar 12 - Glasgow,
Calton @ Saint Luke's
Mar 14 - Leeds,
United Kingdom @ Brudenell Social Club
Mar 15 - Camden,
United Kingdom @ Electric Ballroom
Apr 04 - Merthyr Tydfil,
OY @ Tullamore Court Hotel
Apr 05 - Wicklow,
WW @ The Arklow Bay Hotel
May 16 - Shrewsbury,
United Kingdom @ Alberts Shed
Jun 14 - Cork,
C @ Virgin Media Park
Jul 11 - Dublin,
Ireland @ Iveagh Gardens
Jul 12 - Dublin,
Ireland @ Iveagh Gardens
Aug 24 - Limerick,
LK @ TUS Gaelic Grounds