Next year is already shaping up to be a good year for gigs, with a number of Irish and international acts announcing shows around the country. Now that most of the Oasis hype has died down, it’s time to either add to your calendar of events with these gigs, or nurse the pain of not getting tickets for the Gallagher brothers’ reunion with these newly-announced shows.

The Script have announced their first and only show in Ireland in 2025, with a summer gig planned for Limerick. The Irish band are set to play Thomond Park on July 12, 2025, as part of their Satellites World Tour. Danny O'Donoghue, Glen Power, Benjamin Sargent and Ben Weaver will be joined by very special guest, English singer-songwriter James Bay.

Tickets for The Script’s exclusive Irish show go on sale this Saturday at 10am and will start at €59.85. The announcement coincides with another massive gig announcement for next summer, as Justin Timberlake has today shared the news of his own Irish date. He will play Malahide Castle on June 28, a whole twelve years since his last gig in Dublin. Fans can expect all of Timberlake’s massive hits such as SexyBack, Cry Me A River, Bye, Bye, Bye and Mirrors, as well as plenty of body popping. Tickets for the gig go on sale at 9am on Friday.

Also confirmed for Malahide Castle next summer are heavy metal legends Iron Maiden. The band will bring their Run For Your Lives World Tour to the outdoor venue with special guests Halestorm and The Raven Age. Tickets will be priced between €83.75 and €88.75 including booking fees and will go on sale at 12pm on Friday, September 27.

Alongside Oasis, another Mancunian will make a return to Ireland next year, as David Gray brings his Past & Present Tour to Dublin’s 3Arena. Gray will perform his well-known hits, as well as songs from his new album, Dear Life. Tickets for Gray’s April 6 show at the venue have sold out, but tickets for a second show on May 2 go on sale this Wednesday for anyone that missed out.

The Script in Scarborough

The Irish chart toppers are the first act to be announced to headline TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre for 2025 and will perform at the venue on Saturday July 5. They will be joined on the night by special guest Tom Walker. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Saturday September 28.

The show at Scarborough OAT marks a welcome return to the Yorkshire coast for the band, who headlined the venue in 2018 and 2022. A record-breaking 114,000 tickets were sold for this summer’s 18 Scarborough OAT headline shows from the likes of Jess Glynne, Simple Minds, Anne-Marie, Paul Weller and comedian Bill Bailey. It is the second summer in a row that box office records have been smashed at the 8,000-capacity venue. The Script – made up of Danny O’Donoghue (vocals), Glen Power (drums), Ben Sargeant (bass) and Ben Weaver (guitar) – first rose to fame in 2008 with the release of their self-titled debut album, which featured hit singles The Man Who Can’t Be Moved and Breakeven. Since then, the band have enjoyed a hit-filled career including six number one albums. The Script present a memorable night of new music and fan-favourites, which is sure to be a hit as they make their return to Scarborough.

BRIT Award winner Tom Walker is a British singer-songwriter who burst onto the scene with his hit single Leave a Light On. His debut album What a Time to Be Alive, topped the UK Albums Chart and showcased his distinctive sound.

Cuffe and Taylor promoter Julian Murray said: “A headline show with The Script is a great first announcement and we will be revealing even more big-name artists very soon. We’ve had the pleasure of working with the band before and we’re absolutely delighted to announce their return to Scarborough OAT next summer. We cannot wait to welcome them back and we know The Script fans are going to love this announcement.”

TK Maxx has joined Scarborough Open Air Theatre, and promoters Cuffe and Taylor as the presenting partner, part of a three-year agreement with Cuffe & Taylor, covering shows across the country. Visit scarboroughopenairtheatre.co.uk for tickets and more information.

The Script in Llangollen

GLOBAL pop-rock sensation The Script are heading to North Wales next summer as part of their Satellites UK Tour. The Irish chart toppers are the first act to be announced to headline Live at Llangollen Pavilion in 2025 and will perform at the venue on Thursday, July 3. They will be joined on the night by very special guest Tom Walker. Tickets go on sale at 10am Saturday, September 28 on the website.

The Script – made up of Danny O'Donoghue (vocals), Glen Power (drums), Ben Sargeant (bass) and Ben Weaver (guitar) - first rose to fame in 2008 with the release of their self-titled debut album, which featured hit singles The Man Who Can't Be Moved and Breakeven. Since then, the band has enjoyed a hit-filled career including six number one albums.

With their infectious energy, The Script present a memorable night of new music and fan-favourites, which is sure to be a hit as they make their Llangollen debut.

BRIT Award winner Tom Walker is a British singer-songwriter who burst onto the scene with his hit single Leave a Light On. His debut album What a Time to Be Alive, topped the UK Albums Chart and showcased his distinctive sound. Tom’s performance is set to add an extra layer of excitement to what promises to be an unforgettable night in Llangollen.

The announcement is part of an ongoing partnership with Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor. This year saw Cuffe and Taylor - one of the UK’s leading promoters of live music, theatre, and events - partner with the International Eisteddfod for the first time, presenting 11 headline concerts in conjunction with the world-famous festival.

Cuffe and Taylor co-founder Peter Taylor said: “After the incredible success of our first year working with the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod team, we are delighted to continue our partnership for 2025. A headline show with The Script is a great first announcement and we will be revealing even more big-name artists very soon. We’ve had the pleasure of working with the band before and they certainly put on a spectacular show. I’m sure our Llangollen audience will have an unforgettable evening with this incredible artist.”

Artistic Director of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Dave Danford added: “2024 was an amazing year for us, and we’re really excited about all of the artists we’re planning to bring to North East Wales in 2025. The Script are hugely popular, and they’re the perfect choice for our first summer announcement, along with the brilliant Tom Walker as a special guest. We can’t wait to welcome them all to Llangollen on 3 July.”

For more information and to purchase tickets go to llangollen.net and www.ticketmaster.co.uk

The Script in Thetford Forest

A chart-topping band is the first act to be announced for an outdoor concert series in Thetford Forest. Forest Live returns in summer 2025 and it takes place in woodland locations across the country. This includes four or five concerts every year at High Lodge in Thetford Forest.

Irish pop-rock band The Script, fronted by Danny O'Donoghue, has now been announced for Friday, June 20 2025. They have had four top-ten singles, with The Man That Can't Be Moved, For The First Time, Superheroes and Hall of Fame, and six number-one albums. Following the sad loss of founding member Mark Sheehan in 2023, the band vowed the best way to honour him would be to carry on performing and connecting with fans. The support act for The Script will be Scottish singer-songwriter Tom Walker. Tickets go on pre-sale to subscribers on Thursday, September 26 at 9am - sign up at forestlive.com Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Saturday, September 28 at forestlive.com

The Script at the Eden Project

The Eden Project has made its first announcement for next year’s Eden Sessions as The Script are confirmed for Wednesday, June 25, 2025. They will be joined by Scottish singer-songwriter Tom Walker as their special guest. With their seventh studio album, Satellites, released last month (August), The Script are gearing up for a landmark year and are poised to deliver an unforgettable night in front of the Eden Project Biomes. The show will mark their second performance at the iconic venue.

Formed in Dublin in 2006, The Script—fronted by Danny O’Donoghue, known for his role as a coach on the first two series of The Voice UK, and featuring drummer Glen Power—have become one of the most successful bands of their generation, with bassist Ben Sargeant and guitarist Ben Weaver joining them for live performances. With more than 10 billion streams, 12 million albums sold, and six UK Number One albums, their blend of emotive alt-pop and soaring anthems has earned them a dedicated, arena-filling, global following.

Recent years have also been marked by emotional highs and lows, with the tragic passing of their long-time guitarist and band co-founder Mark Sheehan in 2023 deeply impacting both the band and their fanbase. In his memory, the band has continued on, channelling their emotion into their music and live performances and creating a deeply personal yet defiant new era for The Script.

The band is well known for tracks such as The Man Who Can’t Be Moved (2008), a global hit from their self-titled debut album, and Hall of Fame (2012), featuring will.i.am, which topped charts worldwide. Both Ways, the lead single from their latest album, is a funky, upbeat fusion of hip-hop and pop influences and an indication of the band’s fresh musical approach.

Created in collaboration with top-tier producers like Steve Robson (Leona Lewis, Olly Murs, Take That) and Wayne Hector (Nicki Minaj, One Direction, Westlife), the album is both a tribute to Sheehan and a bold step forward for The Script. Platinum-selling Tom Walker has sold more than two million albums and surpassed three billion streams globally. He burst into the charts with huge hits Leave a Light On and Just You and I from his number one platinum debut album What a Time to Be Alive (2019). Since then, Tom has played sold-out shows around the world and even performed with Catherine, Princess of Wales (the Duchess of Cambridge at the time) as part of a Christmas special from Westminster Abbey in 2021.

Rita Broe, managing director of the Eden Sessions, said: “We’re delighted to welcome The Script back to the Eden Sessions stage. Their transformational journey as a band, particularly in recent challenging years, resonates with the spirit of the Eden Project. We’re thrilled that they’ll be joined by none other than the brilliant Tom Walker. This is guaranteed to be an unforgettable evening.” Tickets for The Script at the Eden Project on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, cost £56 plus a £7.30 booking fee and are available through www.edensessions.com. Tickets are now on sale to Inside Track pass-holders. The general ticket sale is at 3pm on Monday, September 30, 2024.

Last year’s epic Eden Sessions line-up saw Crowded House, Fatboy Slim, Suede and Manic Street Preachers, The National plus This Is The Kit, Rick Astley plus The Lightning Seeds, Tom Grennan and JLS play on the Eden Sessions stage. In September 2019 the Eden Project and global live events company AEG Presents announced a new partnership, Eden Sessions Ltd, to run the Eden Sessions. In September 2021 Volvo Car UK announced a new partnership as the Official Automotive Partner of the Eden Project and the Eden Sessions music concerts, a deal brokered by AEG Global Partnerships.