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Eleanor McEvoy

The GOOD TO BE HERE UK Tour – NOVEMBER 2026

Renowned Irish singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy returns to the UK in November 2026 with It’s Good to Be Here – a warm, witty and uplifting concert celebrating the simple joy of being alive.

Best known for her world-renowned hit “A Woman’s Heart”, the title track to the biggest-selling Irish album of all time, McEvoy’s live performances are celebrated for their intimacy, storytelling and musicianship.

Her songs have been described as “touching, inspiring and consoling thousands” (The Guardian) and have featured regularly on screen and TV, including in the cult classic series Derry Girls. Her works have been covered by numerous artists, including Emmylou Harris Jack L, Emma Langford, Derek Ryan, Saint Sister and  Mary Black

Thu 05 November - Fri 06 November 2026

Thursday - Doors: 7.00pm; Starts: 7:30pm | Friday- Doors: 7.30pm; Starts: 8pm

Tickets: £24 / £22 (concession)

Expect a night of joy, connection, and stunningly crafted songs from one of Ireland’s most distinctive musical voices.

Irish Times  “A lone performer plying a singular trade with considerable élan”

New York Times “McEvoy has the skills of a first-rate songwriter”

Irish Voice – New York  “Listening to Eleanor McEvoy is like sipping a pint in the Temple Bar section of Dublin – it’s cool, hip, dark, and undeniably Irish.”

Sydney Morning Herald  “every song is a tour de force”

Billboard “clever, heartfelt lyrics and a melody that quietly circles the brain before taking a permanent hold”

Hot Press “discover the raw artistry that distinguishes the truly talented from the also-rans. It’s a genuine privilege to be on the outside looking in”

Irish Music Magazine “the benchmark and gold standard for female singer songwriters in Ireland” 

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