Iconic American rock band Taking Back Sunday known for driving the early 2000’s emo and pop-punk scene with hits like “MakeDamnSure” and “Cute Without The’E’” have now announced their return to Ireland with a headline Academy, Dublin show for Wednesday, 20th May 2026.
Taking Back Sunday, who released their eighth studio album 152 in late 2023, often refer to themselves as the ‘luckiest guys you will meet.’ The new album, featuring 10 intensely vulnerable and absorbing new tracks was delivered with fresh ambition and a newfound purpose. It stands among the most genuinely reflective and emotionally pure efforts of Taking Back Sunday’s illustrious career.
Starting out just hoping to release at least one album and go on tour, the band has since sold millions of albums, has multiple tracks with streams hitting the multiple hundred million mark, toured the world several times over, performed at all of the biggest festivals and are still always looking forward.
Never ones to rest on their prior accomplishments or impressive back catalogue they arealways striving to make something that they hope folks can find a little piece of themselves in.“ Music is there to bring you together with like-minded people and get a little lost. For us, the songs from 152 have a life and energy all their own. It would make us the happiest if we can all get lost in it together.”
TAKING BACK SUNDAY
Plus Special Guests
Wednesday, 20th May 2026
The Academy, Dublin
Doors 7pm | 18’s+
Tickets from €40.20 (inc booking fee & venue facility fee) from Ticketmaster.ie on sale Monday, 9th March @ 10am. Bookings subject to 12.5% service charge per ticket (max €10.50)
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