Irish rock duo Dea Matrona will return to the UK and Ireland this November for a six-date headline tour, bringing their acclaimed second album, Hate That I Care, to audiences across Leeds, London, Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester and Dublin.
The run begins at Leeds’ Wardrobe on 22nd November before travelling across the UK and concluding at Dublin’s Academy on 28th November. The dates provide another opportunity to experience the band’s increasingly assured live show, following a busy year that has included European touring, performances alongside Canadian rock band The Beaches and major summer appearances supporting Sting.
Dea Matrona @ Scala
Formed by Mollie McGinn and Orláith Forsythe, Dea Matrona have built their reputation through a combination of independent spirit, infectious songwriting and a powerful live presence. Their journey from busking on the streets of Belfast to performing at major festivals, including Reading and Leeds, Electric Picnic and Rock Werchter, reflects a steady rise driven by their commitment to developing their own sound and connecting directly with audiences.
Released earlier this year, Hate That I Care marks a significant step forward for the duo. Written, recorded and produced entirely by McGinn and Forsythe, the album pushes further into alternative rock while retaining the melodic instincts and raw energy that have characterised their music from the outset.
Dea Matrona @ Scala
Across the record, the pair examine identity, expectations and the often uncomfortable process of self-discovery. The songs explore the pressure to conform, the challenge of finding a place in the world and the emotional contradictions that emerge when personal values collide with outside assumptions. Greater confidence in their songwriting is matched by a more expansive production, giving the album a sharper, more fully realised sound.
Reflecting on the record, Forsythe explains: “People have always tried to assume who we are; both musically and personally. Our second album Hate That I Care is a response to that: it’s more personal, more honest, and more aware of the world around us than anything we’ve made before. It reflects a pressure to show up louder than we naturally are and a feeling of not really fitting in. Making this album made us realise how similarly we deal with things by turning inward, keeping busy, and processing all our feelings through writing songs that embrace our own values.”
Dea Matrona @ Scala
That sense of self-examination gives Hate That I Care its central theme, with Dea Matrona embracing vulnerability without losing the directness and attitude that underpin their rock sound. The result captures a duo becoming increasingly confident in their creative identity, unafraid to challenge the expectations placed upon them.
The album follows the success of their self-released debut, which broke into the Top 10 of the independent charts and helped establish a devoted following. Rather than relying on a conventional route to success, Dea Matrona have developed through persistent touring, festival appearances and a growing catalogue of original material that balances classic rock influences with a contemporary alternative edge.
Dea Matrona @ Scala
Their live reputation has continued to grow alongside their recorded work. After sharing stages with The Beaches, touring Europe in the spring and appearing alongside Sting over the summer, the November dates will bring the duo back to intimate venues across Britain and Ireland as they round off their 2026 touring schedule. Following a support slot with Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett, Rockshot Magazine went down to check the duo out back in 2024, read what went down here.
With Hate That I Care representing a more personal and self-assured chapter for the band, the upcoming shows offer audiences the chance to hear the new material in a live setting alongside the songwriting that has fuelled their rise.
Upcoming UK & Ireland Live Dates:
NOVEMBER
22nd – Leeds, Wardrobe
23rd – London, Islington Assembly Hall
24th – Bristol, Thekla
26th – Glasgow, SWG3 Warehouse
27th – Manchester, New Century Locker
28th – Dublin, The Academy
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