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Westlife announce 25th anniversary album and tour, drop new single Chariot

Connor Gotto by Connor Gotto
October 28, 2025
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Westlife are bringing their 25th anniversary celebrations to the UK next summer with a run of massive tour dates.

The Flying Without Wings hitmakers, who announced a string of 2026 dates in Dublin and Belfast earlier this month, have thrilled fans by sharing an extended itinerary of live dates, scheduled for next September and October.

UK & EUROPE – you’re up next! We’re bringing Westlife 25 – The Anniversary World Tour to you in 2026. We have made some incredible memories touring across the UK in the past 25 years & we’re coming back to mainland Europe for the first time in over 20 years. We just can’t wait💫 pic.twitter.com/czrms6YkIx

— Westlife (@westlifemusic) October 24, 2025

Starting their UK leg in Aberdeen on September 29, the band will perform across the UK, ending with five previously-announced dates in Belfast.

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The news coincides with the announcement of the band’s new album, ’25 – The Ultimate Collection’, which will feature such hits as You Raise Me Up, Uptown Girl and When You’re Looking Like That, plus new material including their latest single, Chariot, co-written by Ed Sheeran.

Speaking about the announcements, Westlife said: “This year marks 25 years since we started this incredible journey together and it still feels like only the beginning.

“The support from our fans has been unbelievable, and to celebrate with this world tour, new music, and a brand-new album feels truly special. We can’t wait to see you all on the road and share this next chapter together.”

‘25 – The Ultimate Collection’ is released on February 13 and available to pre-order from Amazon, HMV, Rough Trade, Townsend and more. The band’s full list of UK tour dates is below.

SEPTEMBER 2026
29 – P&J Live, Aberdeen
30 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow

OCTOBER 2026
3 – Utilita Arena, Newcastle
6 – First Direct Arena, Leeds
7 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield
9 – The O2, London
13 – Centre, Brighton
14 – International Centre, Bournemouth
16 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
19 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff
23 – Co-op Live, Manchester
27 – SSE Arena, Belfast
28 – SSE Arena, Belfast
29 – SSE Arena, Belfast
30 – SSE Arena, Belfast
31 – SSE Arena, Belfast

Listen to Chariot below.

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Connor Gotto

Connor Gotto

Founder and editor of RETROPOP. Self-proclaimed pop aficionado. Usually seen with a wine in hand.

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