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After a seven-year stage silence, shoegaze legends My Bloody Valentine resurfaced with a surprise hometown performance in Dublin that caught fans and press off guard. The short, secretive set hinted at a larger reunion and sent social feeds buzzing across the night.
Secret Dublin gig: when, where and why it mattered
On November 19, 2025, the group played at Dublin’s National Stadium. The show carried an air of mystery.
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The band used the alias Isn’t Anything, nodding to their early work. Organizers had planned a smaller room. Demand forced an upgrade to the stadium, which holds about 2,000 people.
- Date: November 19, 2025
- Location: National Stadium, Dublin
- Billing: Performed as Isn’t Anything
- Capacity change: Small venue → 2,000-cap stadium
What they played: setlist highlights and rare moments
The set mixed classic tracks with a few rarities. Fans heard staples and one seldom-played cut.
Fan favorites on stage
- Only Shallow
- Feed Me With Your Kiss
- I Only Said
A live first — sort of
The band performed “Off Your Face” live for the first time. The track isn’t new. It appears on the 2012 compilation EPs 1988–1991. Still, its live debut was a notable moment for long-term listeners.
No brand-new album tracks were introduced during the show, according to reports.
Warm-up for a bigger comeback: announced reunion dates
Sources say the Dublin surprise served as a rehearsal for confirmed reunion appearances. The band had already listed several headline dates.
- Dublin’s 3Arena — November 22 (previously announced)
- Aviva Studios — Manchester
- Wembley Arena — London
- OVO Hydro — Glasgow
These concerts mark My Bloody Valentine’s first full U.K. headline tour in over a decade. The 3Arena show would be their first full non-festival Irish gig since 1992.
Lineup and legacy: who’s on stage now
The reunited lineup features all four founding members. That includes Kevin Shields, Bilinda Butcher, Colm Ó Cíosóig, and Debbie Googe.
- Kevin Shields — vocals, guitar, sampler
- Bilinda Butcher — vocals, guitar
- Colm Ó Cíosóig — drums, sampler
- Debbie Googe — bass
The presence of the original quartet underlines the reunion’s significance for fans and the wider alternative scene.
New music status: promises made, silence kept
The group’s last studio album, mbv, arrived twelve years ago. In 2021 they signed to Domino Records. At that time, Kevin Shields told a major newspaper the band was working on two new albums.
Shields described one album as “warm and melodic.” He said the other would be more experimental. He also noted a desire to make new work while still young enough to do it his way.
Since that 2021 interview there have been no concrete updates about release dates or finished recordings.
Fan reaction and cultural buzz
The secret show stirred quick reactions online. Eyewitness posts and short clips circulated across social platforms.
- Local fans praised the intimate vibe of the surprise set.
- Observers framed the gig as a nostalgic nod and test run for arena shows.
- Speculation about new material resumed, despite no announcements.
What to watch next
Ticket announcements and venue updates will likely follow for the confirmed reunion dates. Fans and journalists will watch for any news about those two promised records.
Keep an eye on official band channels and the Domino Records feed for confirmed show additions or music releases.
