Following the release of the his latest single ‘Hang it On The Shelf’, the second single from his upcoming sophomore Doctrine of Love and news that he’ll be supporting Olivia Dean on the European leg of her arena tour, American-born, UK-based artist Jalen Ngonda has announced a show in The National Stadium, Dublin on Friday 28th August 2026.
Jalen’s new song radiates warmth through a timeless, uptempo groove. Following the previously-released album title track, both new songs from Jalen’s new album demonstrate his guiding principle for Doctrine of Love – serving as a contemporary conduit for the spirit of 60s and 70s soul music without clichés. Jalen imbues those classic sounds with the essence of modern pop and R&B through his once-in-a-generation voice.
Jalen’s sophomore album widens the aperture on his signature sound, drawing from a more diverse collection of sounds from the musical era that’s captivated him since childhood. He chronologically places the album in the late ‘60s, steeping his voice in the quintessential funk and soul of that era, while experimenting with folk rock, doo wop, and the early rock ’n’ roll of 1950’s New Orleans records. Doctrine of Love solidifies Jalen’s place as a torchbearer for the future of soul music in the lineage of the genre’s leading men, informed by his scholarship of the early history of rock ‘n’ roll, blues, soul and gospel.
Working alongside close collaborators Vince Chiarito and Michael Buckley once again, the new album brims with a proven level of poise and confidence following the success of his critically-acclaimed debut album Come Around and Love Me. His debut in 2023 triggered a staggering rise, with Jalenmaking his UK TV debut on Graham Norton and Later with Jools Holland as well as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in the US. His viral hit single ‘If You Don’t Want My Love’ has racked up over 253 million streams to date and he achieved A-list rotation on BBC 2, BBC 6 Music and Jazz FM across multiple singles. His live show captivated audiences from day one, opening for Thee Sacred Souls, Freddie Gibbs and Olivia Dean on their respective US and European tours, along with selling out a healthy number of global club dates as a headliner. Jalen has also collaborated with the likes of Jordan Rakei and Damon Albarn’s Gorillaz, who tapped Jalen to be featured on their newly-released album The Mountain.
Jalen Ngonda’s renowned live show and revelatory voice will return to Europe this autumn with a headline tour kicking off on 2 October in Amsterdam. He also just recently announced that he will be supporting Olivia Dean on the European leg of her arena tour. The run follows an extensive stretch of international performances, which began last month with dates across Australia, before heading through the UK and Europe in spring and into a packed summer festival schedule. Highlights include appearances at Love Supreme (UK), North Sea Jazz (Rotterdam) and Mad Cool (Madrid), further cementing his reputation as one of the most compelling live performers of his generation.
Jalen Ngonda
The National Stadium, Dublin
Friday 28th August 2026
Tickets €39.20 (Inc booking fees) on sale Friday 1st May at 10AM from Ticketmaster.ie. Bookings Subject To 12.5% Service Charge Per Ticket (Max €10.50)