Dropkick Murphys
Boston Celtic-punk with bagpipes, union politics, and a singalong rate of roughly one per song ('Shipping Up to Boston' being merely the loudest).
Where to see Dropkick Murphys
- Wolfbrook ArenaTickets
- Spark ArenaTickets
- The Entertainment GroundsTickets
- Riverstage BrisbaneTickets
- Sydney Opera House - ForecourtTickets
- Red Hill AuditoriumTickets
- Revel Entertainment CenterTickets
- Marquee TheatreTickets
- The SoundTickets
- House of Blues AnaheimTickets
- Dropkick Murphys: St. Patrick's Day 2027 TourTickets
- Grey Eagle Event CentreTickets
- Edmonton Convention CentreTickets
- SaskTel CentreTickets
- Burton Cummings TheatreTickets
- Burton Cummings TheatreTickets
- EPIC Event CenterTickets
- The Clyde Theatre-INTickets
- The RailTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- GLC Live at 20 MonroeTickets
- The Fillmore DetroitTickets
- London Music HallTickets
- RebelTickets
- History OttawaTickets
- Théâtre CapitoleTickets
- Théâtre CapitoleTickets
- L'OlympiaTickets
- Brooklyn ParamountTickets
- The QueenTickets
- State TheatreTickets
- MGM Music Hall at FenwayTickets
- MGM Music Hall at FenwayTickets
- MGM Music Hall at FenwayTickets
- Citizens House of Blues BostonTickets
- Dropkick Murphys: St. Patrick's Day 2027 TourTickets
- Wolfbrook ArenaTickets
- Spark ArenaTickets
- The Entertainment GroundsTickets
- Riverstage BrisbaneTickets
- Sydney Opera House - ForecourtTickets
- Red Hill AuditoriumTickets
- Revel Entertainment CenterTickets
- Marquee TheatreTickets
- The SoundTickets
- House of Blues AnaheimTickets
- Grey Eagle Event CentreTickets
- Edmonton Convention CentreTickets
- SaskTel CentreTickets
- Burton Cummings TheatreTickets
- Burton Cummings TheatreTickets
- EPIC Event CenterTickets
- The Clyde Theatre-INTickets
- The RailTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- GLC Live at 20 MonroeTickets
- The Fillmore DetroitTickets
- London Music HallTickets
- RebelTickets
- History OttawaTickets
- Théâtre CapitoleTickets
- Théâtre CapitoleTickets
- L'OlympiaTickets
- Brooklyn ParamountTickets
- The QueenTickets
- State TheatreTickets
- MGM Music Hall at FenwayTickets
- MGM Music Hall at FenwayTickets
- MGM Music Hall at FenwayTickets
- Citizens House of Blues BostonTickets
About Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys is a celtic-punk band from Quincy, MA, formed in 1996.
Dropkick Murphys formed in the Boston area in 1996, combining street punk with Irish traditional instrumentation — bagpipes, tin whistle, accordion, mandolin and banjo alongside guitars and gang vocals. Ken Casey has led the band throughout; Al Barr shared vocal duties for more than two decades after replacing original singer Mike McColgan.
Their songs frequently address working-class life, labour unions and Boston itself, and they have recorded traditional material as well as originals. "I'm Shipping Up to Boston", built on a Woody Guthrie lyric, became their best-known track after its use in film. The band has released numerous albums on independent labels and maintains a long-running tradition of hometown shows around St. Patrick's Day.
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Questions about Dropkick Murphys
What festivals is Dropkick Murphys playing in 2026 and 2027?
Dropkick Murphys is booked at 4 festivals we cover: Warped Tour Orlando 2026, Nova Rock 2027, Hurricane 2027, Southside 2027.
Is Dropkick Murphys on tour?
Yes. Dropkick Murphys has 34 shows listed, from Christchurch, New Zealand on Nov 21, 2026 to Boston, MA on Mar 17, 2027, plus 4 festivals on the page above.
Is Dropkick Murphys playing Warped Tour Orlando 2026?
Yes, Dropkick Murphys is on the Warped Tour Orlando 2026 lineup, November 14–15, 2026 at Camping World Stadium Campus, Orlando, FL. They play Saturday, November 14.
Is Dropkick Murphys playing Nova Rock 2027?
Yes, Dropkick Murphys is on the Nova Rock 2027 lineup, June 9–12, 2027 at Pannonia Fields, Nickelsdorf, Austria. They play Thursday, June 10.
Is Dropkick Murphys playing Hurricane 2027?
Yes, Dropkick Murphys is on the Hurricane 2027 lineup, June 18–20, 2027 at Eichenring, Scheeßel, Germany. They play Friday, June 18.
Is Dropkick Murphys playing Southside 2027?
Yes, Dropkick Murphys is on the Southside 2027 lineup, June 18–20, 2027 at Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany. They play Saturday, June 19.
Where is Dropkick Murphys from?
Dropkick Murphys is from Quincy, MA.
Who is in Dropkick Murphys?
Dropkick Murphys is Tim Brennan, Ken Casey, Scruffy Wallace, Matt Kelly, Al Barr, James Lynch and Jeff DaRosa. Former members include Mike McColgan, Rick Barton and Marc Orrell.
When did Dropkick Murphys form?
Dropkick Murphys formed in Quincy in 1996.
What was Dropkick Murphys's first album?
Dropkick Murphys's first album was Do or Die (1998). The latest is For the People (2025).
What kind of music does Dropkick Murphys play?
Dropkick Murphys plays celtic-punk.