Garth Brooks has added a third Belfast concert at the Boucher Road Playing Fields for May 23, 2027, following the rapid sell-out of his initial two dates. The US singer’s 11-show Irish tour marks his return to the region, with additional performances scheduled across Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, and Cork.
Garth Brooks Adds Third Belfast Date After Rapid Sellout
The demand for Garth Brooks tickets has proven immediate, leading to the prompt addition of a third Belfast date. After tickets went on sale at 8am on Thursday, November 12, 2026, the initial two nights at Boucher Road Playing Fields on May 21 and 22, 2027, sold out, as reported by RTÉ. The Oklahoma-born performer is the only artist in US history to pass 200 million albums sold.
Peter Aiken of Aiken Promotions indicated that the appetite for these shows remains high. “There could be a fourth show in Belfast,” Aiken told RTÉ, describing the newly added gig as “red hot.” Summing up Brooks’s appeal, Aiken said that he is an “incredible” performer, and also because of his “personality” and “stage presence” at his shows.
“You go see a big movie at the moment, there are 500 screens showing that exact movie,” he said, adding that, “When you go see these incredible artists, that’s the only place you can see them at that time.” These concerts represent Brooks’ first return to Belfast since 1998, when he played a five-night run at the King’s Hall.
Following those 1998 performances, Brooks said the reaction from fans left his ears “ringing for three days”.
Regional Venue Economics
Beyond Belfast, the tour spans four other Irish counties throughout May and June 2027. Brooks is scheduled for two nights each in Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, and Cork, marking a strategic move to bring the tour directly to regional venues rather than relying solely on the capital.
| Venue | Location | Scheduled Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Boucher Road Playing Fields | Belfast | May 21, 22, 23, 2027 |
| Pearse Stadium | Galway | May 29, 30, 2027 |
| UPMC Nowlan Park | Kilkenny | June 4, 5, 2027 |
| TUS Gaelic Grounds | Limerick | June 11, 12, 2027 |
| SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh | Cork | June 18, 19, 2027 |
Ticket Prices Rise Compared to 2022 Residency
This tour costs more than the tickets for Brooks' 2022 Croke Park residency. Standing tickets are priced at €136.25 and seated tickets at €156.25, plus service charges. Peter Aiken defended these figures, noting that the 2022 prices were held at 2014 levels following the cancellation of the original Croke Park dates that year.
“He kept exactly the ticket prices that we had in 2014 when unfortunately the concerts didn’t go ahead,” Aiken told RTÉ’s The News at One.
The high demand has impacted the hospitality sector, with The Irish Times reporting that hotel prices in host cities surged as availability dwindled on the morning of the sale. That would pose a big problem for travelling fans. Another listing offered a one-night stay in a “luxury room” for €621. While some accused providers of price gouging, the Irish Hotels Federation said that pricing reflects standard supply and demand dynamics.
Historical Context of Irish Touring
Brooks maintains a complex history with Irish touring, punctuated by the 2014 licensing dispute that forced the cancellation of five planned Croke Park shows. His return in September 2022 saw the successful execution of five sold-out concerts at the same venue, drawing a total audience of more than 400,000 fans.
The decision by Aiken Promotions to have Brooks play in venues outside of Dublin is to be welcomed, said the chief executive of the Irish Hotels Federation. “It spreads tourism into the regions, which is what we wanted.”
