Garth Brooks adds third Belfast show after initial dates sell out
Summarised from 4 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 12 Nov, 22:39 · Archive
US country music star Garth Brooks has added an extra concert in Belfast after his two original shows sold out.
American country music star Garth Brooks has added a third concert in Belfast after his two original shows sold out. Tickets for the initial two dates at Boucher Road Playing Fields went on sale at 8am and sold out within hours. An extra show on 23 May 2027 has now been added to meet demand, with tickets available through Ticketmaster.
The three outdoor concerts on 21, 22 and 23 May will be Brooks' first performances in Belfast since November 1998, when he played a five-night run at the King's Hall. These dates are part of a wider 2027 tour across the island of Ireland, which will include two shows each in Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Cork.
Brooks announced the extra Belfast date via social media on Thursday. He said: 'Ireland...the secret's out! And I could NOT be happier. 5 cities. 2027 I can't wait! Come to one!!! Come to ALL 5!!!'
Aiken Promotions, the promoter behind the shows, has issued a warning to fans about purchasing tickets. Peter Aiken said: 'We are seeing tickets advertised for sale that, in all likelihood, simply don't exist. It is completely unacceptable that fans are being put in this position. People are spending their hard-earned money and making travel arrangements, only to risk arriving at the venue with tickets that are worthless.' The promoter advised fans to purchase tickets only through Ticketmaster and to avoid unofficial resale sites.
Brooks is the best-selling artist in US history, with more than 200 million albums sold. His biggest hits include Friends in Low Places, If Tomorrow Never Comes and Callin' Baton Rouge. He last performed in Ireland in September 2022, when more than 400,000 tickets were sold for five concerts at Dublin's Croke Park.
How it is being reported
- Garth Brooks promoter warns of phantom tickets as extra Belfast date added for country starThe promoter behind Garth Brooks’ upcoming Belfast gigs has warned fans against being conned with non-existent tickets.News Letter · 12 Nov, 19:05
- Garth Brooks Belfast tickets warning as fans urged not to risk buying on unofficial resale sitesAiken Promotions issued a statement after tickets for the three Belfast shows went on saleBelfast Live · 12 Nov, 16:21
- Garth Brooks announces extra Belfast show after Boucher Road gigs sell outBe quick as tickets for the new date are already on saleBelfast Live · 12 Nov, 10:21
- Garth Brooks adds extra Belfast date as two shows sell outBrooks will play three outdoor concerts at Boucher Road Playing Fields on 21 and 22 May 2027.BBC Northern Ireland · 12 Nov, 10:00
- US singer Garth Brooks adds extra Belfast show as dates sell outBelfast Telegraph · 12 Nov, 08:37
- Garth Brooks tickets go on sale for Belfast showBelfast Telegraph · 12 Nov, 08:37
- US country music legend Garth Brooks reveals he’s ‘giddy’ for Belfast concertsBrooks was speaking ahead of the tickets being released on Thursday morningBelfast Telegraph · 11 Nov, 16:21
In this story: Garth Brooks · Aiken Promotions · Ticketmaster · Belfast · Boucher Road Playing Fields · King's Hall · Ireland
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