Dermot Kennedy

Dermot Kennedy brings his blend of pop-folk and modern production to Cardiff International Arena on 1 June 2026. The Irish singer-songwriter first stood out with tracks like Outnumbered and Power Over Me, and on stage he moves between hushed acoustic moments and fuller, beat-driven arrangements. His set draws on piano-led ballads, guitar textures and subtle electronics, building into slow-burn crescendos that carry a grainy, powerful voice.

His debut album Without Fear (2019) mapped that balance between raw force and vulnerability, while Sonder (2022) looked closer at connection and everyday feelings. Live, the songs shift shape: verses pared back to a near whisper, choruses opening wider, the dynamics steering the room without excess. Kennedy writes in clean lines and clear hooks, the kind that land fast but linger. In Cardiff, expect a run through early breakthroughs, key album cuts and newer material, with the storytelling and emotional pull set squarely at the center.