The Tumbling PaddiesLeicester · Sat, 24 Oct 2026

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The Tumbling Paddies at O2 Academy Leicester: show day guide

Doors open

19:00

Show starts

19:00

The Tumbling Paddies on stage(est.)

19:00

Set length(est.)

1 hr, 50 mins

Expected finish(est.)

20:50

Getting there

Leicester, 1.1 km (18 min walk)

Parking

For travel and parking information, visit the University of Leicester website

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Doors open

19:00

Ticket limit

A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled.

Please note

Over 8s only. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times, limited to 2 under age per adult.. Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol. No Smoking. A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Cashel Rugby Club, Cashel on 22 August 2026

1. 1Night on the Town
2. 2Untold Story
3. 3Dirty Old Town (Ewan MacColl)
4. 4Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver)
5. 5The Rattlin' Bog (Irish Traditional)
6. 6The Single Life
7. 7Instrumental Break
8. 8Closing Time
9. 9Highland Paddy (Wolfe Tones)
10. 10Take Me Home
11. 11Superstars and Superheroes
12. 12Take It Easy (Eagles)
13. 13Rockin' All Over the World (John Fogerty)
14. 14Daytime Friends (Kenny Rogers)
15. 15Try a Little Kindness (Glen Campbell)
16. 16Fisherman's Blues (The Waterboys)
17. 17The Irish Rover (Joseph M. Crofts)
18. 18You're All That Matters
19. 19Instrumental Break
20. 20Pretty Girl
21. 21Step It Out Mary (Danny Doyle)
22. 22McAlpine's Fusiliers (Dominic Behan)
23. 23Walk of Life (Dire Straits)
24. 24I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) (Whitney Houston)
25. 25The Way I Am
26. 26Closing Time

Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Tumbling Paddies

Line-up

• The Tumbling Paddies13 upcoming dates

Parking

For travel and parking information, visit the University of Leicester website

Accessible seating

Please contact the venue: boxoffice@o2academyleicester.co.uk before booking your tickets AS THERE IS LIMITED SPACE. You can find more info about access bookings on the venue website: https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academyleicester/access . The disabled access area is A ROPED OFF AREA on the balcony level in O2 Academy Leicester and access into the venue is on street level for all rooms.

Venue rules

No cameras, video cameras or audio recording. No food, bottles, cans or alcohol to be brought onto the premises. No smoking. Security measures are in place so there will be bag checks on arrival. Only one small bag per person is permitted, and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 29.7cm Width: 21cm Depth: 15cm Large bags, including rucksacks, are not allowed and there are no facilities to leave any luggage so please make alternative arrangements. If you really have to bring a bag and its preferable you don't, please make sure its small.

Children

Age Restrictions: Gigs: The minimum age is 8 unless with written permission from venue management. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult 18+, A MAXIMUM OF 2 UNDER 8S PER ADULT. Clubs: Strictly over 18s (Photographic ID may be required)

Full O2 Academy Leicester seating plan →