U2 announce new world tour - with Irish dates to follow
The band U2 has announced a 2027 world tour titled 'The Greatest Show On Earth' to support their upcoming 16th studio album. The tour will begin in Mexico City in February 2027, with additional dates for Europe and North America expected soon.
Why it matters
U2 remains a major global cultural force, and their return to stadium-scale touring is a significant event in the music industry.
U2's 2027 world tour will kick off in Mexico City in February with details of Irish shows due to follow.
Carnaval De Luz presents: The Greatest Show On Earth will see the veteran band, who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary , return to "select stadiums in 2027 and beyond".
The tour will be in support of the band’s forthcoming 16th studio album Carnaval De Luz and begins in Mexico City on 23 February, 2027 with support from Beck, followed by shows in São Paulo and Buenos Aires, the only three Latin American cities the tour will visit next year.
Additional 2027 dates for Europe and North America are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Their most recent Irish shows were in Croke Park in 2017 and the 3Arena in 2018.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in