It’s the announcement that people have been waiting 10 years for, U2 have just announced that they are heading back to the UK for their first stadium shows on the continent in a decade and they’re bringing Wolf Alice along for the ride.
The Irish rock band have announced the UK and European leg of The Greatest Show on Earth World Tour, with two London dates currently in the diary for 18 and 19 June 2027 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The UK leg forms a part of a wider run of gigs that will see the fourpiece play across Europe next summer.
The announcement follows the band’s first run of 2027 dates in South America, where extra shows have already been announced in Mexico City, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires, and ties in with the release of U2’s 16th studio album, Carnaval De Luz, due for release on 13 November 2026.
U2 UK and European tour dates 2027
| Date | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|
| 26 April 2027 | Strawberry Arena | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 28 April 2027 | Strawberry Arena | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 5 May 2027 | Stade de France | Paris, France |
| 8 May 2027 | Stade de France | Paris, France |
| 27 May 2027 | Estádio da Luz | Lisbon, Portugal |
| 5 June 2027 | Johan Cruijff ArenA | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| 6 June 2027 | Johan Cruijff ArenA | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| 18 June 2027 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | London, UK |
| 19 June 2027 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | London, UK |
| 30 June 2027 | Olympiastadion | Berlin, Germany |
| 5 July 2027 | Stadio San Siro | Milan, Italy |
| 6 July 2027 | Stadio San Siro | Milan, Italy |
The London performances will be U2’s first UK shows since their appearances way back in 2018. Wolf Alice are to join U2 across the UK and Europe shows, already known as one of the most successful indie bands in the UK, it’s a big pull that contributes to a ridiculously strong double bill.
A new album before the tour
The new record, Carnaval De Luz, follows recent releases Days of Ash and Easter Lily, with its new single ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ lending its name to the 2027 tour. U2 have described the tour as a challenge to themselves to put on an unforgettable night, a gig shrouded in colour and spectacle.
U2 have already teased songs from across their catalogue, while the setlist hasn’t been announced yet, there should be a mix of new material and the songs that have followed the band for decades.
More dates are on the way
There’s even more to look forward to already, as this isn’t the complete schedule just yet. U2 have revealed that dates in Ireland and Spain will be announced soon, with North American dates also expected to follow. The Edge has hinted that the tour will eventually wrap up in Ireland, stating that the homecoming will be a party not to be ended anywhere else.
How to get U2 tickets
Tickets for the UK and Europe shows will be released in phases through several presales before a general sale.
- U2.com Feedback Group presale: Monday 2 November 2026, 10am local time.
- U2.com The Hype Group presale: Tuesday 3 November 2026, 10am local time.
- Visa presale: Wednesday 4 November 2026, 10am local time.
- U2 Artist Presale: Thursday 5 November 2026, 10am local time.
- General sale: Friday 6 November 2026, 10am local time.
The U2.com presales are for eligible paid subscribers only, with access codes sent out ahead of the sale. Fans have the opportunity to register for the Artist Presale, but they must sign up by 10:59pm on Sunday 1st November. The Lisbon date is excluded from Artist Presale.
As always, presale doesn’t necessarily guarantee tickets, availability will depend on the show you pick and inventory. Get your registrations sorted before the deadline rather than leaving it until the last second.
After years away, U2 are back on everyone’s radar with a new album and a colossal tour. There’s plenty we don’t know yet about the full production and the promised Irish dates will add even more fun to the tour. 2027 is shaping up to be a huge year for U2.
