The High Kings (IRL)

Name: The High Kings (IRL)
Start: 2026-06-15T18:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-15T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Kulturzelt Kassel

took place · 15 Jun 2026

Kulturzelt Kassel, Germany

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The High Kings (IRL) — Kulturzelt Kassel, Kassel

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The High Kings perform in Kassel on Monday, 15 June 2026 at Kulturzelt Kassel. The Irish group plays traditional Irish music and contemporary interpretations of Celtic heritage songs. This is one of eight German dates for the band in 2026. Kulturzelt Kassel is a large seasonal tent venue that hosts concerts, comedy shows, and cultural events, accommodating several thousand spectators. The concert starts at 18:30.

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About: The High Kings

Four Dublin musicians carrying the torch of Irish folk - Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Brian Dunphy, and Paul O'Brien - bring their trademark four-part harmonies and a set list spanning classic ballads to chart-topping originals from their 8th album 'The Road Not Taken'.

1.6M+

Spotify monthly listeners (2024)

14M+

streams of album 'The Road Not Taken' in first year

50M+

total streams in the last 12 months (as of 2024)

debut album peak on Billboard World Music chart

What's new

2026-02
The High Kings released new single 'The Irish Roar', the first track from their forthcoming 9th studio album.
2025
Two High Kings tracks were featured in 'Sinners', described as the highest-grossing film of 2025, which received Grammy and Oscar nominations.
2024-2025
The band launched the 'Step It Out World Tour', kicking off in Germany and spanning the UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, and the UAE.

Tour

DublinBelfastLondonGlasgowSydneyMelbourneBrisbanePerthAdelaideNew YorkBostonChicagoOaklandPittsburghNashvilleDubai

Tracks

Step It Out Maryreimagined 2023 version surpassed 2 million streams in record time; named the 'Step It Out World Tour'

Chasing Rainbowswritten by The Script for The High Kings; lead single from 'The Road Not Taken', millions of streams

The Streets of Kinsalestandout track from 'The Road Not Taken'; features a duet with Journey frontman Steve Perry

The Rocky Road to Dublinclassic Irish folk staple in their live set, fan favourite worldwide

The Road Not Taken#1 independent album in Ireland, #1 Folk in USA, #1 on Amazon Germany and iTunes in Germany/Belgium/Netherlands (2023)

About the venue: Kulturzelt Kassel

Kulturzelt Kassel is a large temporary tent venue erected annually in Kassel, Germany, hosting a wide range of live concerts, comedy shows, and cultural events. Known for its intimate yet spacious atmosphere, it accommodates several thousand visitors and attracts both national and international acts. The tent format makes it a distinctive open-air-style venue in the heart of the city.

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