Irish trio Kingfishr have released a new single, “The Sun Will Never Settle”, continuing their strong start to 2026. The track arrives via B-Unique and Atlantic Records and follows their earlier release “The Blade”.
The band, formed in Limerick, have spent much of the year on the road following a breakthrough period that saw growing audiences across Ireland, the UK, Europe and North America. Recent highlights include two sold-out shows at London’s Brixton Academy as part of a wider UK tour.
“The Sun Will Never Settle” has already been tested live during recent performances, where it received a strong audience response. The song was premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record.
Produced by David Curley at Grouse Lodge Studios in County Westmeath, the single continues the band’s focus on acoustic-led, folk-influenced songwriting. Built around banjo, layered guitars and a prominent vocal from Eddie Keogh, the track reflects their established sound, which draws on Irish folk traditions while remaining accessible to mainstream audiences.
Keogh has described the song as focusing on the end of a relationship and the idea that even difficult experiences can have value if both people move forward in a positive way.
Kingfishr released their debut album Halcyon in August 2025. The record reached number one in Ireland and entered the UK Top 10, driven in part by the success of earlier single “Killeagh”, which has become one of the most commercially successful Irish releases in recent years.
The band’s rise has been marked by rapid growth in live demand, with multiple sold-out arena and outdoor shows across Ireland, including Dublin, Cork and Belfast, alongside festival appearances across Europe and North America.
Their 2026 schedule includes headline shows and major festival slots across Europe and the United States, reflecting a continued expansion of their international audience.
Kingfishr’s appeal has been built on straightforward songwriting, combining emotional themes with traditional instrumentation and a focus on live performance, helping position them as one of Ireland’s most prominent contemporary folk-influenced acts.
Kingfishr Live 2026:
29th May – Dauwpop Festival, Hellendoorn, Netherlands
5th June – St Annes Park, Dublin – SOLD OUT
8th June- SSE Arena, Belfast – SOLD OUT
9th June- SSE Arena, Belfast – SOLD OUT
11th June – Virgin Media Park, Cork – SOLD OUT
12th June – Virgin Media Park, Cork – SOLD OUT
13th June – Malahide Castle, Co. Dublin – SOLD OUT
19th June – PinkPop, Landgraaf, Netherlands
20th June – Hurricane Festival, Scheesel, Germany
21st June – Southside Festival, Neuhausen Ob Eck, Germany
26th June – State Fayre, Chelmsford
3rd July – Rock Werchter, Belgium
19th July – Splendour Festival, Nottingham
29th July – The Shelter, Detroit, MI – SOLD OUT
30th July – Lollapalooza, Chicago, IL
1st August – Osheaga, Montreal, QC
4th August – Gothic Theatre, Denver, CO
5th August – The Complex, Salt Lake City, UT
7th August – Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix, AZ – SOLD OUT
8th August – The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
9th August – Outside Lands, San Francisco, CA
11th August – Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
12th August – Neptune Theatre, Seattle, WA – SOLD OUT
14th August – Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC – SOLD OUT
15th August – Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC – SOLD OUT
24th August – Ebrington Square, Derry – SOLD OUT
25th August – O2 Academy, Edinburgh
26th August – O2 Academy, Edinburgh – SOLD OUT
28th August – Rock en Seine, Paris
29th August – Reading Festival
30th August – Leeds Festival
4th September – Moseley Folk & Arts Festival, Birmingham
2 – 11th October – Austin City Limits, Austin, TX