Following the death of frontman Shane MacGowan last November, The Pogues have announced a stellar 40th anniversary show in Dublin.
A beloved Irish band have given fans the news they’ve been waiting to hear as they announce a one-off 40th anniversary Dublin show.
The Pogues first formed in London in 1982 and rose to fame with hits such as Fairytale of New York and their rendition of The Irish Rover.
Now, the band is coming back together for a one-off show. The performance will celebrate their music and legacy, as well as the life of their late frontman, Shane MacGowan.
The details – secure your spot now
In a performance curated by tin whistle player Spider Stacy, the band’s surviving members will come together to play their debut album, Red Roses for Me.
The iconic Irish band will reunite for a 40th anniversary Dublin show at the city’s 3Arena on 17 December. Pogues founding members Jem Finer and James Fearnley will participate alongside several high-profile stars.
Irish band Fontaines D.C., Nadine Shah, John Francis Flynn, and others have already been confirmed to perform. More special guests are still to be announced, so watch for updates.
Paying homage to the late Shane MacGowan – an iconic Irish musician
Shane MacGowan was a British-born Irish singer-songwriter known as The Pogues’ frontman. Renowned for his husky voice and unique style, MacGowan was an iconic figure in the Celtic punk rock movement of the 80s.
He sadly passed away on 30 November 2023, aged 65, after a long-term illness. The singer spent most of 2023 in hospital. He was first admitted in December 2022 following a serious infection of viral encephalitis.
Tickets for the Irish band’s 40th anniversary Dublin show are on sale now on Ticketmaster. Prices range from €54.85 to €75.70.
