Gavin James: Special Acoustic Show

On May 3, 2026, Gavin James brings a special acoustic show to Gleneagle Arena in Killarney. The Dublin singer-songwriter returns to the essentials — voice and guitar — the core of his pop-folk writing since his start in small local venues. The set leans into ballads and melodic pieces with understated arrangements that leave space for the songs to breathe. From Bitter Pill to Only Ticket Home and The Sweetest Part, his catalog fits naturally into this stripped format, balancing soft dynamics and raw presence. After years touring across Europe and North America and opening for artists like Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith, he comes back here to an intimate approach that suits his storytelling and phrasing. There’s a clear line to Live at Whelan’s: close-up vocals, clean guitar lines, and lyrics carried without excess production. He may also revisit collaborations such as Tired in a reworked, unplugged version, alongside newer titles and songs that have followed him on the road. A night built around songs, played plain and close.