‘A kick in the teeth that Boyzone aren’t coming to Dublin’

Irish fans of the iconic boy band Boyzone have voiced their disappointment as the group’s farewell concert, titled ‘One For The Road,’ will not include a performance in their homeland. The Dublin-born band, which recently announced their final show at London’s Emirates Stadium on June 6, 2026, has left many long-time supporters frustrated by the omission of an Irish date. Among them is Audrey FitzHagan, a lifelong fan from Dublin, who expressed that her teenage self would have been ‘heartbroken’ by the news. Audrey’s connection to the band dates back to 1993, when she first saw them perform on Ireland’s Late Late Show, a moment that cemented her fandom. She feels the decision overlooks the band’s Irish roots and is a ‘massive kick in the teeth’ to fans who have supported them from the beginning. Audrey, who is not planning to attend the London concert, said she would have been willing to ’empty her bank account’ if more dates had been announced. Another fan, Janine Blake, shared similar sentiments, emphasizing the added financial burden of traveling to London for the concert. Boyzone, known for hits like ‘No Matter What’ and ‘Love Me for a Reason,’ has faced criticism for their decision, with fans urging them to reconsider. The band, which includes Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, Keith Duffy, and Mikey Graham, has also paid tribute to their late bandmate Stephen Gately, who passed away in 2009. Their recent documentary, which explored their career and the impact of Gately’s death, inspired the decision to hold a farewell concert. Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Keating described the event as a ‘final farewell’ and a powerful way to honor their journey together. Despite the emotional significance of the concert, the exclusion of an Irish date has left many fans feeling forgotten.