Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri – The Long Ride Home Irish Tour
After more than 25 years of enchanting audiences across the UK and Europe, Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri return to Northern Ireland for two unforgettable evenings of music, storytelling, and artistry.
These special concerts in Belfast and Londonderry form part of The Long Ride Home.
Celebrated for their spellbinding acoustic performances, Kiki and Carmelo bring a rare intimacy to the stage, blending Kiki’s unmistakable voice with Carmelo’s masterful guitar work.
Together, they strip their songs to their purest form—creating performances that are heartfelt, emotional, and deeply personal.
Their most recent album, The Long Ride Home (2022), has earned widespread praise for its haunting and reflective songwriting. Fans can expect a moving mix of new material, beloved covers of artists such as Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen, and Frank Sinatra, and, of course, timeless classics including “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” “I Got The Music In Me,” “Loving & Free,” and “Amoureuse.”
A Remarkable Career
Kiki Dee’s extraordinary musical journey spans over six decades. Born in Bradford, she began performing in the early 1960s and soon became the first British artist signed to Motown Records. Her rich career has seen collaborations with legends including Elton John, Dusty Springfield, and Frank Wilson, and unforgettable performances such as Live Aid in 1985.
Her partnership with Carmelo Luggeri began in 1994, and the duo have since carved a unique space in acoustic music, creating albums such as Almost Naked, Where Rivers Meet, A Place Where I Can Go, and So… Here We Are Vol. 1. Their live shows are renowned for their warmth, musical depth, and emotional honesty.
As Kiki reflects on a lifetime in music, The Long Ride Home tour is both a celebration and a farewell—an invitation to experience the artistry of two musicians whose chemistry and creativity continue to inspire.
Event Details
Belfast
Thursday 20 November 2025
Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, University St, Belfast BT7 1HL
Doors 6.45pm | Show 7.30pm
Derry/Londonderry
Friday 21 November 2025
Carlisle Road Methodist Church, 21 Carlisle Rd, Derry BT48 6JJ
Doors 6.45pm | Show 7.30pm