Featuring timeless indie classics such as ‘Colours’, ‘Indian Ocean’, ‘How Can I Exist?’ and ‘Tony Cochrane’, The Frank & Walters seminal album Grand Parade is set to enjoy its first release on vinyl, supported by a tour that will celebrate the album’s 30th year. The Frank & Walters have now announced a headline Academy, Dublin show for Saturday, 5th December 2026
Grand Parade was the follow-up to their debut, Trains, Boats and Planes, which saw the band gate crash the UK charts with tracks like ‘After All’ and cement their place as one of Ireland’s most popular and influential bands.
Continuously releasing music over the years, a new Franks’ renaissance began with the release of ‘Indie Love Song’ in 2012 and the band’s subsequent album, Greenwich Mean Time. Remaining firm favourites on the UK and European touring and festival scene, The Frank & Walters released their seventh album Songs for the Walking Wounded four years later, featuring a collaboration with now-Oscar winning actor, Cillian Murphy, on the poignant single, ‘Stages’.
Teaming up with renowned Scottish label Last Night From Glasgow, The Franks are set to re-release Grand Parade on June 30, 2026, on 3 colours of vinyl – Tangerine Vinyl, Bluebell Vinyl & Apple Green Vinyl.
In the words of Last Night From Glasgow: “We only press these colours sometimes . . .”
THE FRANK & WALTERS
‘GRAND PARADE’ 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Plus Special Guests
Saturday, 5th December 2026
The Academy, Dublin
Doors 7pm | 18’s+
Tickets from €40.20 (inc booking fee & venue facility fee) from Ticketmaster.ie on sale Monday 2nd March @ 10amBookings subject to 12.5% service charge per ticket (max €10.50)
Full Irish 2026 tour dates:
Mike The Pies, Listowel – Oct 24
Cork, Opera House Oct 31
Roisin Dubh, Galway – Nov 13
Dolans Warehouse, Limerick – Nov 14
Set Theatre, Kilkenny – Nov 21
Spirit Store, Dundalk – Dec 4
The Academy, Dublin – Dec 5
Limelight 2, Belfast – Dec 10
Bank Lane, Waterford – Dec 11
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