Howard Jones announces second gig in Dublin in November

Eva Osborne

Due to demand, Howard Jones has announced a second show at Helix Dublin for November 25th, 2025.

Jones is also performing on November 24th. Tickets for the new date are available now from the venue box office and Ticketmaster.

It has been 40 years since the release of Jones' 1985 album, Dream into Action, which peaked at #2 in the UK charts and cracked the US Top 10.

The album went on to spawn global hit singles, Things Can Only Get Better (which experienced a resurgence after being featured on an episode of Netflix’s Stranger Things) and No One is to Blame, as well as Life in One Day and Like to Get to Know You Well.

1985 was also the year Jones performed at Live Aid, Wembley Stadium, alongside such legendary acts as David Bowie, Paul McCartney, and Phil Collins.

“That album was written while I was on the road,” Jones said. “I had a studio set-up in every dressing room where we were playing shows. The excitement of being on the road was infused into those songs.”

Now, Jones is back performing live.

“I feel really pleased that the songs still resonate today. I’ve always said, it’s up to us to make things happen. There are times when we can no longer be bystanders," he said.

“This is the best job in the world, playing songs that people love, and hopefully leaving them inspired by the lyrics. I’ve always thought my role was that of a cheerleader as we all struggle with the ups and downs of daily life.

"We all need a boost when we are trying to put our dreams into action. At the end of the day, my job is to put on an amazing show, and leave people buzzing with a new energy, ready to deal with whatever life throws our way.”