Kodaline release dates for two farewell shows after announcing split

Irish band Kodaline have announced their farewell shows which will take place at Virgin Media Park in Co Cork and Malahide Castle in Co Dublin during summer 2026.

The news of their upcoming separation was announced on Thursday with the following message for fans:

Hi Everyone,

After over a decade together we’ve made the difficult decision to say goodbye to Kodaline. We know this might come as a surprise, and it’s definitely bittersweet for us too.

What we’ve shared with you has changed our lives forever. From busking on the streets of Dublin to selling out shows and arenas across the world, it really has been the stuff that dreams are made of.

We want to end on a high, so before we say goodbye, we’re heading into the studio one last time, to record our fifth, and final album, as Kodaline.

We are, and always will be, forever grateful for your love and support. It’s been a journey that we will never forget and we hope the music stays with you long after we’re gone.

To celebrate the final album and final chapter of Kodaline, we’re going to play in Dublin and Cork next summer. We can’t wait to see everyone. Thanks for all your support over the years it’s been an incredible journey.

With all our love,

Steve, Vinny, Mark & Jay

The band formed in 2005 under a different name and in 2012, changed their name to Kodaline.

The band released their first EP as Kodaline in 2012 and exploded onto the Irish music scene from there.

Since then, they have released four studio albums with their fifth and final album in the works before their farewell shows commence.