Luke Combs is set to headline Slane Castle, marking a historic milestone for country music at the iconic Meath venue
Luke Combs has been confirmed to headline Slane Castle in Co Meath on 18 July 2026, as part of his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour of Europe and North America. The show will make him the first country music star to top the stage since the venue opened in 1981, cementing a new era for Slane’s famed amphitheatre.
The North Carolina native is riding a wave of global popularity. Known for hit singles such as Beautiful Crazy, Forever After All, and She Got the Best of Me, along with his celebrated cover of Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car, Combs brings a blend of gravelly heartland country with mainstream crossover appeal. The 35-year-old will be supported by an impressive lineup that includes Dublin rock-pop favourites The Script, rising American country star Ty Myers, and country trio The Castellows.
A landmark booking for Slane Castle
Few venues in Ireland carry the same pedigree as Slane Castle, where legends from U2 to Madonna, and Bruce Springsteen to Metallica have performed. The announcement positions Combs as a trailblazer who expands the venue’s genre legacy, following the 2023 return of Slane to the live concert circuit with Harry Styles headlining after a multi-year hiatus. The event is a milestone for the Mount Charles family, the Slane estate owners, who have shown a willingness to broaden the audience with contemporary acts while preserving the site’s storied past.
Tour context and fan expectations
Combs’ My Kinda Saturday Night Tour is sweeping across Europe and North America, with eight countries on the itinerary. Promoters MCD stressed the tour’s historic momentum, highlighting Combs’ status as the highest-certified country artist in RIAA history and his recent achievement of two songs surpassing one billion streams on Spotify. Fans can expect a full evening of radio-smash favourites, deep cuts, and new material from a prolific studio output, including his latest album, Fathers & Sons, released in 2023, and continuing singles ahead of 2026.
Tickets for the Slane Castle show go on sale at 10am on Friday, 17 October, via Ticketmaster. Prices start from €121.25 plus service charges, reflecting the premium nature of this one-off country headliner at a venue steeped in rock and pop folklore. The combination of Slane’s historic atmosphere and Combs’ contemporary country appeal is set to draw both seasoned Slane attendees and a new generation of fans.
A broader Irish and international context
Combs has previously played Ireland, selling out Dublin’s 3Arena and Belfast’s SSE Arena. His landmark performance at Slane aligns with a broader trend of growing appetite for country music in Europe, aided by recent sold-out shows by artists like Zach Bryan in Dublin and nationwide enthusiasm for the genre. Slane’s owners have signaled plans to diversify the venue’s offerings while preserving its heritage, with continued exploration of art, culinary experiences, and unique events alongside concerts.
What this means for fans
For Luke Combs fans and country music enthusiasts, Slane Castle represents a once-in-a-generation pairing: a historic site, a rising-to-legend artist, and a night that blends intimate storytelling with stadium-scale energy. It’s also a chance to witness a global star inaugurate a new chapter in Slane’s storied history. Expect a setlist that tracks Combs’ journey from bars and college venues to the main stage of a royal Irish festival-like atmosphere, with a blend of hits and fresh material destined to become classics.
About the lineup
The Script bring their Dublin-based rock-pop edge to rouse the crowd, while Ty Myers adds contemporary country flavor, and The Castellows deliver a harmonious trio act. The diverse bill reinforces Slane’s tradition of multi-genre appeal while spotlighting Luke Combs as the headliner who attracts a global audience to Ireland.
Ticket information: €121.25 plus service charges. General sale opens Friday, 17 October at 10am via Ticketmaster. The gig is subject to license approvals.
