Westlife announce 25th anniversary world tour and new single Chariot
Westlife are hitting the road the Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour.
Westlife are celebrating their 25th anniversary with a massive UK and European tour, a brand-new single, and a career-spanning album.
The beloved Irish quartet have unveiled the dates for their Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour, kicking off in September 2026, marking their first headline run across continental Europe in two decades.
The tour announcement follows two sold-out nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall next week, with overwhelming demand already prompting extra dates in Dublin and Belfast. The UK leg hit up arenas in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, London, Brighton, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Manchester before heading to Europe for shows in France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland. More international dates are expected soon.
Fans eager to secure tickets can access the artist presale from October 29 at 10am local time, with general sale launching October 31 via LiveNation.co.uk. Mastercard cardholders in the UK can also access Preferred Tickets from 10am on the same day via priceless.com/music.
To mark the milestone, Westlife have dropped Chariot, a soaring new single penned by Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid and Will Reynolds, with production from longtime collaborator Steve Mac. The track is a heartfelt celebration of love, family and the moments that matter most - delivered with the band’s signature emotional punch.
Chariot will feature on their upcoming album 25 – The Ultimate Collection, due February 13 2026. The retrospective includes 21 fan favourites - You Raise Me Up, Uptown Girl, Flying Without Wings - alongside fresh material recorded by all four members - Shane, Nicky, Kian and Mark.
Formats include standard CD, deluxe 2CD, vinyl, cassette, and a limited-edition Amazon Exclusive picture disc. Fans can access an exclusive presale by ordering from the D2C store before 1pm BST on Monday (27.10.25).
Reflecting on the milestone, Westlife shared: “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.”
Pre-order 25 – The Ultimate Collection here and stream Chariot here.
