He is the superstar who topped the UK and US single charts in the 70s with songs of endearing tunefulness, unabashed sentiment and existentialist musings. Today, Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan continues to be regarded with tremendous affection and his songs remain well-loved around the world. Last year Gilbert received the Freedom of Waterford City at a ceremony in City Hall.
Gilbert O’Sullivan will play his only show in Ireland in 2026, at 3Arena on 10 October 2026. Fittingly, today’s announcement is made on Gilbert’s birthday.
Gilbert will be joined for this date by his band, a string quartet and his long time music collaborator, acclaimed Irish producer and songwriter Bill Shanley.
His recent albums, 2018’s Ethan Johns-produced ‘Gilbert O’Sullivan’ and the 2022 Andy Wright-produced ‘Driven’ (both awarded 4-stars in MOJO magazine), both entered the charts in the Top 30 and Top 20 and have seen a rightful renaissance and reappraisal of this outstanding talent.
