1980s pop icon Paul Young has announced a live date in the Radisson Blu Athlone Hotel on June 24 2027

Pop icon announces live show at Radisson Blu Athlone

Ronan Fagan

Published: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 12:02 PM

Last updated: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 12:03 PM

English singer-songwriter and musician Paul Young, whose career has spawned the hits 'Wherever I lay My Hat', 'Come Back and Stay' and 'Love of the Common People' will perform in the Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone on June 24 2027.

The Athlone date is part of his 'Songs & Stories' Irish tour which will see the 1980s pop icon play ten shows throughout the country next summer.

Deemed 'An Intimate Evening with Paul Young', the concert will feature all the Live Aid performer's greatest songs intertwined with conversations on his five decade career.

Tickets for the Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone show go on sale from the venue and ticketmaster at 10am on Friday morning.