Concerts
Alan Doyle
Alan Doyle is back and ready to get you dancing! Don't miss his 'Already Dancing' Tour when it hits the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on March 22nd, with special guests, the fantastic East Pointers!
Alan Doyle is a celebrated Canadian musician, songwriter, actor, and author, best known as the energetic frontman of the Newfoundland folk-rock band Great Big Sea. With a career spanning over three decades, Doyle has become one of Canada's most beloved performers and a passionate ambassador for Newfoundland's unique culture and music.
Born in Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, Doyle was immersed in the province's rich musical traditions from a young age. In 1993, he co-founded Great Big Sea with Séan McCann and Bob Hallett. The band's infectious blend of traditional Celtic and Newfoundland folk songs with a modern rock sensibility quickly earned them a massive following. Known for their raucous, high-energy live shows, Great Big Sea released a string of gold and platinum albums, becoming one of Canada's most successful bands with hits like "Ordinary Day," "When I'm Up (I Can't Get Down)," and "Consequence Free."
After Great Big Sea went on an indefinite hiatus in 2014, Doyle launched a successful solo career that has allowed him to further explore his musical influences, which range from folk and country to rock and pop. He has released several acclaimed solo albums, including Boy on Bridge, So Let's Go, and Welcome Home, all of which showcase his masterful storytelling and knack for crafting catchy, heartfelt anthems.
Beyond music, Doyle has built a successful career as an actor and author. He is widely recognized for his role as the minstrel Allan A'Dayle in the 2010 Ridley Scott film Robin Hood, alongside Russell Crowe. He has also penned three bestselling memoirs: Where I Belong, A Newfoundlander in Canada, and All Together Now, which are celebrated for their humour, warmth, and candid reflections on his life and career.
Whether on stage, on screen, or on the page, Alan Doyle is a natural-born storyteller whose work is defined by its joy, authenticity, and deep love for his home province.



