Name: Eleanor McEvoy
Start: 2026-11-22T19:00:00.000Z

Renowned Irish singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy returns to the UK in November 2026 with It’s Good to Be Here - a warm, witty and uplifting concert celebrating the simple joy of being alive.Best known for her world-renowned hit “A Woman’s Heart”, the title track to the biggest-selling Irish album of all time, McEvoy’s live performances are celebrated for their intimacy, storytelling and musicianship.Her songs have been described as “touching, inspiring and consoling thousands” (The Guardian) and have featured regularly on screen and TV, including in the cult classic series Derry Girls. Her works have been covered by numerous artists, including Emmylou Harris Jack L, Emma Langford, Derek Ryan, Saint Sister and Mary Black. With a career that has taken her from the world’s biggest stages to intimate, candle-lit rooms, her onstage presence is both deeply engaging and refreshingly human. Audiences across the globe are moved by songs such as South Anne Street, The Spanish Word for Heart, Sophie, Scarlet Angels, Harbour, and, of course, A Woman’s Heart - music that continues to resonate long after the final note fades. “I can’t wait to get back to the UK, I’ve been loving the concerts over there these last few years. There’s a palpable warmth and humour in the venues each night; it feels like we’re all in it together. With everything the world’s going through right now, it really does feel good to be here… and even better to be there!”Expect a night of joy, connection, and stunningly crafted songs from one of Ireland’s most distinctive musical voices.Irish Times “A lone performer plying a singular trade with considerable élan”New York Times “McEvoy has the skills of a first-rate songwriter”Irish Voice - New York “Listening to Eleanor McEvoy is like sipping a pint in the Temple Bar section of Dublin - it’s cool, hip, dark, and undeniably Irish.”Sydney Morning Herald “every song is a tour de force”Billboard “clever, heartfelt lyrics and a melody that quietly circles the brain before taking a permanent hold”Hot Press “discover the raw artistry that distinguishes the truly talented from the also-rans. It’s a genuine privilege to be on the outside looking in”Irish Music Magazine “the benchmark and gold standard for female singer songwriters in Ireland”

Eleanor McEvoy

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