Award-winning Dublin band Villagers, led by singer-songwriter Conor O’Brien, continue to captivate audiences with their deeply poetic lyrics and lush arrangements. Since their Mercury-nominated debut Becoming a Jackal (2010), Villagers have carved out a distinctive space in the indie-folk world, blending introspection with soaring melodies across critically acclaimed albums like Awayland (2013), Darling Arithmetic (2015), and Fever Dreams (2021).
2025 marks a significant milestone for the band as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of their seminal third album, Darling Arithmetic. A tender exploration of love and vulnerability, the album is hailed as a masterpiece of minimalist beauty. In honour of this anniversary, Villagers will perform a series of intimate shows, culminating in a special acoustic performance at London’s iconic Cadogan Hall on 27th May 2025. These performances promise to bring a renewed, heartfelt resonance to fan favourites like “Courage,” “Everything I Am Is Yours,” and “Hot Scary Summer.”
Throughout their career, Villagers have collaborated with luminaries like Dónal Lunny and Lisa Hannigan, weaving a rich tapestry of Irish musical heritage into their sound. O’Brien’s ability to pair philosophical musings with cinematic arrangements remains unmatched, as seen in the critically lauded That Golden Time (2024), which debuted to wide acclaim.
Villagers’ live shows are renowned for their emotional depth and captivating atmosphere, with O’Brien’s intimate storytelling drawing audiences into each song’s world. As they revisit Darling Arithmetic in 2025, these performances will offer fans a chance to reflect on the album’s enduring impact and experience its delicate magic anew.
Villagers continue to evolve while staying true to their heartfelt core, solidifying their legacy as one of Ireland’s most beloved bands. Join them as they honour a decade of Darling Arithmetic and the journey it inspired.
