The Strokes have announced a UK arena tour for autumn 2026, officially titled the Reality Awaits Tour.
The run marks the band’s return to major headline shows across the country, arriving in support of their upcoming album of the same name and continuing a global tour that spans North America, Europe and beyond.
UK Tour Dates
The newly announced UK arena dates include:
October 2026
Tuesday 6 – The O2, London
Wednesday 7 – The O2, London (added date)
Sunday 25 – Utilita Arena, Newcastle
Monday 26 – Co-op Live, Manchester
Additional dates are expected to follow, with early demand already leading to a second night being added in London.
Support Across the Tour
The Reality Awaits Tour will feature a rotating lineup of support acts across different regions, with names including Thundercat, Cage The Elephant, Hamilton Leithauser, Fat White Family and Alex Cameron confirmed across the wider run.
For the UK and European dates, Fat White Family and Alex Cameron are set to support.
A New Era for The Strokes
The tour arrives alongside the band’s forthcoming album Reality Awaits, their seventh studio release, marking a new chapter for one of the most influential bands of the past two decades.
Since breaking through with Is This It, The Strokes have remained a defining force in indie rock, with a sound that continues to shape and influence the genre.
What to Expect from the Shows
The Strokes’ live sets typically span their full catalogue, blending early-era tracks with newer material.
Songs like “Last Nite,” “Someday” and “Reptilia” remain staples, often sitting alongside more recent releases in a performance style that leans into their signature stripped-back energy.
With a new album in the mix, the Reality Awaits Tour is set to introduce fresh material into that balance.
Tickets and Presales
Tickets for the UK arena dates will be released in phases, with presales taking place ahead of the general sale.
Presale access is expected to begin first, likely tied to album pre-orders and artist sign-ups, followed by additional venue and promoter presales.
General sale will follow shortly after, with tickets already on presale for other regions of the tour, underlining the level of demand expected for the UK dates.
With an added second night in London and more dates likely, demand is expected to be high across all shows.
The Bottom Line
The Reality Awaits Tour sees The Strokes return to UK arenas with a new era and new material, bringing one of indie rock’s defining bands back to the country’s biggest stages.
For fans, it’s a chance to experience both the legacy and what comes next – live.
