Irish pop icons Westlife are celebrating a landmark milestone with the announcement of the highly anticipated Westlife 25th anniversary tour and new music. The group will embark on Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour, which kicks off in the UK and Europe starting in September 2026. This announcement follows sold-out shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall, confirming that the boyband’s fanbase remains as strong as ever after two and a half decades.
To accompany the momentous tour, the band has confirmed a brand-new greatest hits album, 25 – The Ultimate Collection, set for release on February 13, 2026. This new album will feature 21 of their timeless classics along with fresh material recorded by all four members. Excitement is building around the new music, which includes the powerful, life-affirming single “Chariot.”
The new single “Chariot” arrives as a special gift to fans to mark 25 years of music and memories. The track was co-written by the global superstar Ed Sheeran, alongside Johnny McDaid and Will Reynolds, and co-written and produced by Steve Mac. Sheeran also contributed to their previous albums, reinforcing the successful creative partnership between the artists.
The Westlife 25 celebration promises a euphoric, hit-filled setlist spanning their entire career. With the release of their new album and the expansive Westlife 25th anniversary tour set for 2026, Shane, Nicky, Kian, and Mark are set to continue their record-breaking run as the UK & Ireland’s top-selling album group of the 21st century, sharing this new chapter with their dedicated fans.
