Sophie Ellis Bextor & Kate Nash

Wed 22nd July, 2026 Doors: 7:00pm
@ Heineken Big Top

Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh today announced that pop superstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor will return to Galway following her spectacular concert earlier this year. She will take to the stage of the Heineken® Big Top on Wednesday 22 July 2026, joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter Kate Nash as special guest.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor said: “I had such an incredible time performing in Galway at the Festival earlier this year. The crowd was amazing - so warm, so full of energy. I’m excited to bring the disco back to the Big Top next summer!”

With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has delivered five Top 10 albums and eight Top 10 singles. Her catalogue of hits includes the iconic Murder on the Dancefloor, Take Me Home, Get Over You and Heartbreak (Make Me a Dancer). Her recent single, the disco-pop anthem Freedom of the Night, saw her confidently return to her signature glittering sound.

 

After its unforgettable appearance in the final scene of Emerald Fennell’s film Saltburn, Sophie’s 2001 smash hit Murder on the Dancefloor experienced a huge resurgence, re-charting in both the UK and the US and surpassing 11 billion global streams across all platforms.

 

Sophie released her eighth studio album, Perimenopop, in September this year - her sixth Top 10 record. Inspired by her much-loved Instagram Kitchen Disco parties, she also released Songs from the Kitchen Disco and Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Kitchen Disco: Live from the London Palladium.

 

Renowned for her electric, joyful and irresistibly fun live shows, Sophie’s performances have become the stuff of legend. Packed with energy, glitter, dancing and pure pop delight, her concerts are widely regarded as unforgettable nights out.

Joining Sophie is the brilliant Kate Nash, who launched her career in 2005 and quickly rose to prominence when her breakthrough single Foundations became a major hit. Her debut album Made of Bricks debuted at No. 1 in the UK charts and earned international acclaim, followed by her win for Best British Female Artist at the 2008 Brit Awards.

 

Kate has since released a series of acclaimed albums, including My Best Friend Is You, Girl Talk and Yesterday Was Forever. Her most recent album, 9 Sad Symphonies, was released earlier this year. Celebrated for her charismatic and high-energy performances, Kate Nash brings her own vibrant, infectious stage presence, making her the perfect addition to this exhilarating gig.

Please Note:

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult 25+. Standing. These tickets are NONREFUNDABLE except in the event of a cancellation or postponement.