Westlife Announces Historic Spring 2024 North American Tour Westlife: The Hits Tour A St Patrick

August 20, 2024

Highly Anticipated Tour Marks the Global Pop Superstars’ First-Ever North American Concerts Across Storied, 25+ Year Career

Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, August 18

UK & Ireland’s Top-Selling Album Group of the 21st Century; 36 No. 1 Albums Worldwide; 55+ Million Records Sold; Surpassed 1 Billion YouTube Views

Global pop superstars – and the UK & Ireland’s top-selling album group of the 21st century – Westlife today announce Westlife: The Hits Tour – A St Patrick’s Day Special, their first-ever North American tour dates in their incredible 20+ year career.

In a nod to their Irish roots, Westlife will perform their colossal catalog of hits-to-date – including “Swear It Again,” “Flying Without Wings,” “World Of Our Own,” “My Love,” “If I Let You Go,” and “Hello My Love” among countless others – with tour dates surrounding St. Patrick’s Day 2024:

March 13 – Toronto, ON @ Meridian Hall

March 14 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall At Fenway

March 16 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall

March 18 – Chicago, IL @ The Chicago Theatre

The Citi presale begins Tuesday, August 15 at 10am local time and general tickets will be available for purchase beginning Friday, August 18 at 10am local time. For all details, please visit www.westlife.com.

In celebration of the news, Westlife – formed in 1998 and consisting of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Shane Filan and Mark Feehily – will make their debut U.S. television performance on the No. 1 morning show Good Morning America on August 21. During the 8AM hour, they will perform their iconic 1999 debut single “Flying Without Wings,” which entered the UK charts at No. 1. They will also appear on GMA3: What You Need to Know with a performance of “Hello My Love,” the title track and lead single from their 11th studio album Hello My Love. “Hello My Love” was written specifically for Westlife by Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac.

Having heard their fans loud and clear over the years, Westlife: The Hits Tour – A St Patrick’s Day Special offers longtime North American fans the unforgettable first chance to see the band perform live closer to home. Additionally,Westlife: The Hits Tour – A St Patrick’s Day Special delivers fans of pop music an extraordinary opportunity to experience one of the world’s most successful and influential pop bands of all time.

Westlife has sold 55+ million records, earned 36 No. 1 albums, amassed 3+ billion global streams, surpassed 1 billion YouTube views and sold 5.5+ million concert tickets worldwide. The group rose to fame with their debut international self-titled studio album Westlife in 1999. They have achieved an incredible 14 UK No. 1 singles, behind only Elvis Presley and The Beatles. Westlife has received numerous accolades including one World Music Award, two Brit Awards, four MTV Awards, four Record of the Year Awards.

The global pop kings most recently launched their Wild Dreams Tour in summer 2022 performing across the UK, including a sold-out headline show at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium which was shown live in cinemas across the UK and Europe. Their most recent record, Wild Dreams, was released in November 2021 and marks the band’s 12th studio album.

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Westlife: The Hits Tour – A St Patrick’s Day Special

Date	City	Venue
March 13, 2024	Toronto, ON	Meridian Hall
March 14, 2024	Boston, MA	MGM Music Hall At Fenway
March 16, 2024	New York, NY	Radio City Music Hall
March 18, 2024	Chicago, IL	The Chicago Theatre

About Westlife

Westlife, the most successful Irish boy band was formed in 1998 and consists of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Shane Filan and Mark Feehily. The group rose to fame with their debut international self-titled studio album “Westlife” (1999). As one of pop music’s most influential boy bands, Westlife have had 36 No.1 albums worldwide and received numerous accolades including one World Music Award, two Brit Awards, four MTV Awards, four Record of the Year Awards. To date, Westlife have sold over 55 million records worldwide and are the only band to have their first seven singles enter the UK chart at No. 1. They also have the most singles of any artist to debut at No. 1 in the UK. Overall, Westlife has had an incredible 14 No.1 singles, behind only Elvis Presley and The Beatles. As a live act, they have sold five million concert tickets worldwide and counting. The global pop kings kicked off their Wild Dreams Tour in summer 2022 performing across the UK, including a sold-out headline show at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium which was shown live in cinemas across the UK and Europe where they performed their greatest hits “Swear It Again,” “Flying Without Wings,” “World Of Our Own,” “My Love,” “If I Let You Go,” “Uptown Girl,” “Hello My Love” as well as fresh pop anthems from their new album.

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