Luke Combs to headline Slane Castle in 2026
American country star Luke Combs has been confirmed to headline Slane Castle in County Meath on 18 July 2026 as part of his expansive My Kinda Saturday Night Tour of Europe and North America. The announcement marks a milestone for the renowned venue, known for hosting legends from U2 to Madonna, by welcoming its first-ever country music headliner.
What to expect on the My Kinda Saturday Night Tour
Combs, 35, is one of country music’s most-streamed and celebrated artists. The Dublin-born hosts and festival-style dates will bring a mix of country anthems and newly released material, with eight-time Grammy-nominated Combs continuing to push beyond traditional country norms. He is expected to perform hits such as Beautiful Crazy, Forever After All and She Got the Best of Me, along with tracks from his latest projects like Fathers & Sons, released in June of last year.
Stellar supporting lineup
Joining Combs on the Slane stage are:
- The Script, the Dublin-based rock/pop quartet with broad international appeal.
- Ty Myers, an up-and-coming American country artist drawing attention for his contemporary take on the genre.
- The Castellows, a country trio known for their harmonies and storytelling.
Promoters describe the show as part of a tour that will visit eight countries, with a promise of an energetic production and a lineup designed to translate across fans of pop, rock and country alike.
Why Slane Castle matters for country music
Luke Combs becomes the first country headliner at Slane Castle, the iconic Boyne-side venue that has staged performances by U2, Bruce Springsteen, Metallica and Harry Styles since 1981. The appointment signals a broader opening of the historic landscape to genres outside rock and pop, and cements Slane as a versatile stage for cross-genre collaborations and landmark moments.
The news arrives amid a rising appreciation for country music in Ireland and the broader UK and Europe, following successful Irish appearances by artists like Zach Bryan, who sold out Dublin and other venues recently, and a growing fanbase for American country acts touring overseas.
Ticket information and what this means for fans
Tickets for the Slane Castle show go on general sale via Ticketmaster at 10am on Friday, 17 October, with prices starting from €121.25 plus a service charge. Organisers emphasize that the event remains subject to licensing, but fans are already buzzing about a summer night at the storied estate with a country twist.
From bars to the grand stage: Luke Combs’ rise
Luke Combs cut his teeth in local bars and college venues before moving to Nashville in 2014 to pursue music full-time. His breakthrough came with the 2017 album This One’s for You, followed by a succession of chart-toppers on the US country charts. He’s since released multiple successful albums, cementing his status as one of country music’s most reliable hitmakers and achieving historic streaming milestones, including two songs surpassing one billion streams on Spotify. Combs is also a member of the Grand Ole Opry, reinforcing his status within country’s esteemed institutions.
What this means for Slane’s future
Alexander Conyngham, part of the Slane ownership family, has hinted at ideas to revive and diversify the venue’s programming for new generations. The 300-year-old estate continues to evolve, with recent pursuits ranging from art exhibitions to culinary experiences and even filming for television, signaling a broader strategy for Slane to stay relevant in an ever-changing live music landscape.
As Slane prepares for this historic country milestone, the event aims to blend the castle’s storied rock heritage with a fresh country vibe, attracting a diverse audience and welcoming a new era for a venue that has long defined Ireland’s summer concert scene.
