American alternative folk band The Lumineers are an will play Virgin Media Park in Cork next summer. Photo: The Lumineers / Facebook

The Lumineers announce major 2026 Cork show

Popular American alternative folk band The Lumineers have announced a huge Cork show next summer with tickets going on sale on Friday!

Following this summer’s sold out show at St Anne’s Park, Dublin, the group has delighted Cork fans by confirming a concert on 25 June at Virgin Media Park.

They will also play Belfast’s SSE Arena on 24 June.

Tickets for the Cork show are priced from €59.90-€69.90 including booking fee and go on sale at 9am tomorrow, Friday, via Ticketmaster.

Currently on their worldwide ‘Automatic’ tour, The Lumineers are performing to sold-out stadiums, arenas, and amphitheatres across the globe, reaffirming their status as one of the most compelling live bands of their generation. Known for their anthemic sound and timeless storytelling, the band has captivated sold-out audiences on five continents.

Across five studio albums, including ‘Automatic’ (2025), The Lumineers have achieved multiple #1s across radio formats, generated billions of streams, and built a global audience of millions across streaming and social platforms. Songs like ‘Ophelia’, ‘Stubborn Love’, and ‘Cleopatra’ have become modern classics celebrated for their emotional honesty and cinematic scope. With ‘Automatic’, The Lumineers have been praised for continually evolving their sound while staying rooted in the raw, human connection that has defined their career.

The Lumineers are a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum band known for their heartfelt songwriting, raw performances, and genre-defining blend of folk, rock, and Americana. Formed in 2005 by Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, the band rose to global prominence with their debut album and the hit single ‘Ho Hey’, followed by acclaimed releases ‘Cleopatra’, ‘III’, ‘Brightside’, and ‘Automatic’.