U2 Announce 2027 World Tour with 18 New Stadium Shows

U2 have extended their Greatest Show on Earth World Tour into 2027, adding 18 stadium concerts across Europe and the UK. The expanded leg kicks off on April 26 in Stockholm and wraps up on July 6 in Milan, supporting their first album of new material in seven years, Carnaval de Luz, due November 13. The tour follows sold-out shows in Latin America, with more North American dates expected soon.

The Tour: What to Expect

The 2027 leg spans seven countries, with multiple nights in most cities. Highlights include: - Stockholm, Sweden: April 26 & 28 at Strawberry Arena - Paris, France: May 5 & 8 at Stade de France - Lisbon, Portugal: May 27 at Estádio da Luz - Amsterdam, Netherlands: June 5 & 6 at Johan Cruijff ArenA - London, UK: June 18 & 19 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - Berlin, Germany: June 30 at Olympiastadion - Milan, Italy: July 5 & 6 at Stadio San Siro

Support acts include Wolf Alice for the European leg and Beck for the Latin American dates. The band will also play an intimate London gig on November 3, with tickets available via a BBC Audiences ballot.

The Album: *Carnaval de Luz

The tour promotes Carnaval de Luz (Carnival of Light), U2’s first album of original material since 2017’s Songs of Experience. The album’s lead single, The Greatest Show on Earth, reflects the band’s ambition to create a celebratory, unifying experience. Guitarist The Edge described it as a "countervailing mood to the times," aiming to bring people together through music.

The album features a posthumous collaboration with Dolly Parton on the track Torn. Other recent releases include the EPs Days of Ash (February 2026) and Easter Lily (April 2026), as well as the compilation How to Re-Assemble an Atomic Bomb (2024).

Why This Tour Matters

For U2, this tour is more than just a return to live performance—it’s a celebration of their 50-year career and a challenge to outdo themselves. In a recent New York Times interview, Bono and The Edge emphasized their belief in the band’s ability to evolve creatively. "We genuinely think that we might just write the best song we’ve ever written next week," The Edge said.

The tour’s title, The Greatest Show on Earth, is a bold statement, but it aligns with U2’s history of ambitious live productions. Their recent residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere showcased their ability to blend cutting-edge technology with their iconic sound, and fans can expect a similarly immersive experience on this tour.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the European and UK dates go on sale via a U2.com subscriber presale starting November 2 at 10 a.m. local time. A Visa cardholder presale follows on November 4, with general sale on November 6. Fans can sign up for presale access via Ticketmaster before November 1 at 11:59 p.m. CET. For updates, visit U2’s official website.

Looking Ahead

U2 have teased future stops in Spain and North America, with plans to wrap up the tour in Ireland in 2028. The band’s ability to sell out stadiums worldwide—despite their decades-long career—proves their enduring appeal. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, this tour promises to be a historic event in rock music.