Dublin’s show will feature Plus Special Guests, with doors at 7pm and age/entry policies noted.

Brighton events include a separate after-party at the Dome Studio Theatre following the concert, running late into the night.

Saint Etienne have announced The Long Goodbye, a final UK and Ireland tour planned for September next year with dates in Manchester, Bristol, London, Sheffield, Glasgow, Dublin, Gateshead, Brighton, and Cambridge.

Their final studio album, International, released earlier in the year, has been praised as a pop masterclass and underpins the celebratory nature of the farewell tour.

The tour is pitched not as a mournful exit but as a festive series of parties honoring the band’s 35-year legacy.

As background, the band engaged with a Winona Ryder interview, responding to her comments about their influence on her life.

Katie Macbeth, a freelance journalist, contributed reporting to the piece for Indie is not a Genre.

Formed in 1990, Saint Etienne—comprising Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley, and Pete Wiggs—have a history of collaborations and festival appearances.

Bob Stanley reflects on the band’s legacy in XS Noize Podcast #239, with listeners able to hear the discussion across multiple platforms.

Ticket pricing ranges from €42.85 to €82.90 and tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster Ireland, with under-18 rules in place for entry and seating/standing distinctions.

General sale begins Friday, December 5 at 10:00am, with presales through O2 and venue/Ticketmaster channels.

Nialler9’s Niall Byrne provides biographical context about his Irish music site, noting roles as founder, podcaster, journalist, DJ, and promoter.

There is mention of potential future tours outside the UK/Ireland, though specifics are not confirmed, with next week’s ticket sales anticipated.

A prior 2025 album review noted a nostalgic 1990s mood but suggested it may not deliver fresh appeal for 2025 audiences.

The band has previously hinted at farewell dates in Europe, America, Japan, or Australia, but nothing is confirmed yet, with emphasis on the UK dates as the definitive farewell run.

Saint Etienne began live performance in 1990 at London’s Heaven nightclub and have since collaborated with notable acts, marking 35 years of activity across multiple albums.

International features collaborations with Janet Planet, Tom Rowlands, Erol Alkan, Vince Clarke, Nick Heyward, and Paul Hartnoll of Orbital during the farewell era.

In the run-up to The Long Goodbye, the band will also perform as openers for Belle & Sebastian at select venues next summer.

The band’s final album International has been well received as the tour rolls out.

The farewell shows are designed as joyful celebrations of their catalog, even as fans acknowledge it will be a teary goodbye.

Saint Etienne—Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley, and Pete Wiggs—will bid farewell to their UK/Irish audience after roughly 35 years and 13 albums.

Over their career, they achieved 17 UK Top 40 singles and released 13 studio albums, including Foxbase Alpha, So Tough, and Tiger Bay.

While the September 2026 UK dates are presented as the final opportunity for UK fans, there is ongoing talk of additional international dates in Europe, America, Japan, or Australia.

Presales begin in early December with general sale on December 5 via Ticketmaster, and O2 Priority or venue presales available ahead of time.

The rollout emphasizes ending on a high note, while keeping open the possibility of future international dates beyond the UK and Ireland.

Saint Etienne’s core lineup is the trio of Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs, and Sarah Cracknell, with their live debut in November 1990 at Heaven in London.

The September 2026 tour will draw from the band’s 17 UK Top 40 singles and 13 albums, continuing their tradition of collaborative performances.

Dublin tickets go on sale Friday, December 5 at 10am.