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"U2’s Comeback Tour: Will This Be the Last Chance to See the Rock Legends Live in the UK?"

Added on October 30, 2026 inFree Music News

As the stars align in the cosmos, a celestial event is brewing that U2 fans simply can’t miss! For the first time in nine years, this legendary band will grace UK soil once again, lighting up London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 18 and 19, 2027. With the energy of their forthcoming world tour, aptly named The Greatest Show On Earth, U2 will sail through South America before making their way to Europe and the UK, promising to rock the hearts of many once more! It’s almost as if the universe conspired for this comeback, with additional sold-out dates in Mexico City, São Paulo, and Buenos Aires highlighting the band’s ever-growing magnetic pull! An utterly exhilarating announcement coincides perfectly with their sixteenth studio album, Carnaval De Luz, which will drop a few months prior, on November 13, 2026. With anticipation building, fans are already buzzing—will this tour be a spectacle resonant enough to eclipse their previous records? You can delve deeper into this thrilling adventure with U2 by clicking this link: LEARN MORE.

For the first time in nine years, U2 will return to the UK where they will perform two huge shows at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June 2027.

The band are embarking on their massive The Greatest Show On Earth world tour next year, taking on South America, Europe and the UK.

After selling out many of their dates in South America, the rock icons announced they would be adding additional dates in Mexico City, São Paulo and Buenos Aires due to popular demand.

The tour will see U2 perform in major cities including Stockholm, Paris, Lisbon, Amsterdam, London, Berlin and Milan, with additional dates in Ireland, Spain and North America expected to be announced soon.

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UK fans will have the chance to see the Irish rock band perform live on UK soil for the first time since 2018, when they take to the stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 18 and 19 June 2027.

The announcement of the tour coincides with their 16th studio album, Carnaval De Luz which releases on 13 November 2026.

U2 shot a music video for ‘Street of Dreams’ in Mexico City on May 12, 2026 (Hector Vivas/Getty Images for U2)

U2 shot a music video for ‘Street of Dreams’ in Mexico City on May 12, 2026 (Hector Vivas/Getty Images for U2)

U2 were spotted filming music videos in Mexico City during summer 2026 and have recently performed gigs to promote their highly-anticipated album.

The album features tracks including ‘The Mirror Maker’, dedicated to fellow artist Rosalía, and ‘Torn’, a duet with the late Dolly Parton which includes the last recorded vocal performance of her career.

It promises to be a busy November for U2, with the release of their new album Carnaval De Luz aligning with ticket sales for their worldwide 2027 tour.

Wanting to be a part of the crowd? Here’s everything you need to know about securing tickets for U2’s London 2027 shows, from presales to general sale dates.

Where to buy U2 London tickets

The presale will take place on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 10am. Be sure to sign up for the artist presale before 10.59pm on Sunday 1 November 2026 to gain exclusive access.

Other presales are set to take place throughout the beginning of November. Read more on presales happening here.

General sale will take place on Friday 6 November 2026 at 10am. So, bookmark this page for when tickets go live.

Here’s where you can buy U2 2027 tickets:

How much do U2 tickets cost?

Ticket prices vary depending on demand, ticket type, seat location, date, venue and the website you buy them from.

Prices are yet to be announced, so we’ll aim to keep this page updated as soon as tickets go live.

U2 performed during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 18, 2026. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

U2 performed during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 18, 2026. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

General sale tickets including seating and standing are estimated to be between £63 – £210. Premium tickets are rumoured to cost between £230 to £918 plus.

Estimated ticket prices have been calculated based on their concerts based in South America.

Are there resale tickets for U2?

Resale tickets aren’t available right now, but they should go on sale as soon as presale launches.

Fans will be able to browse resale listings on sites such as Viagogo starting from the beginning of November.

To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites

Who is supporting U2 in London?

London-based alternative rock band, Wolf Alice, will be supporting U2 on their UK & EU leg of The Greatest Show On Earth 2027 tour.

Wolf Alice have won many major music awards including the Mercury Prize in 2018, and won Group of the Year at the BRIT awards in both 2022 and 2026.

The band consists of Ellie Rowsell (vocals, guitar), Joff Oddie (guitar), Theo Ellis (bass) and Joel Amey (drums).

Who is in U2?

U2 was formed in Dublin in 1976 and the band comprises original members: Bono (vocals), The Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar) and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion).

The members of the band, (L-R) Larry Mullen Jr. The Edge, Bono and Adam Clayton at the Bambi Awards in 2014 (Luca Teuchmann/Getty Images for Kryolan)

The members of the band, (L-R) Larry Mullen Jr. The Edge, Bono and Adam Clayton at the Bambi Awards in 2014 (Luca Teuchmann/Getty Images for Kryolan)

Drummer Larry Mullen Jr. stepped away from touring in 2023 to recover from major neck and back surgery, sitting out the band’s residency in Las Vegas.

Musician Bram van den Berg was recruited as a temporary replacement, performing with the band throughout Mullen’s recovery period.

Mullen made his return in September, reuniting with the group for a run of gigs in Dublin to mark U2’s 50th anniversary.

What is the rumoured setlist for U2’s London shows?

According to Setlist.fm, this is U2’s most recent setlist, performed in Dublin in September 2026 during the promotion of their new album, Carnival De Luz.

Fans may expect to see some of these tracks and more when they see the band live on their The Greatest Show On Earth 2027 tour.

  1. ‘I Will Follow’
  2. ‘Out of Control’
  3. ‘One’
  4. ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’
  5. ‘With or Without You’
  6. ‘Silencio’
  7. ‘All I Want Is You’
  8. ‘Falling Slowly’
  9. ‘The Swell Season’ cover
  10. ‘Beautiful Day’
  11. ‘Vertigo’
  12. ’40’ (Encore)
U2 perform during their Experience and Innocence tour at SSE Arena Belfast on October 27, 2018 in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

U2 perform during their Experience and Innocence tour at SSE Arena Belfast on October 27, 2018 in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

U2 UK & EU tour dates 2027:

After selling out many of their dates for their South American leg of the tour, U2 will be taking to the UK & EU from April to July 2027.

The last time the band toured in the UK was during their Experience and Innocence tour back in October 2018.

  • 26 April 2027 – Stockholm, Sweden – Strawberry Arena
  • 28 April 2027 – Stockholm, Sweden – Strawberry Arena
  • 5 May 2027 – Paris, France – Stade de France
  • 8 May 2027 – Paris, France – Stade de France
  • 27 May 2027 – Lisbon, Portugal – Estadio da Luz
  • 5 June 2027 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijff Arena
  • 6 June 2027 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijff Arena
  • 18 June 2027 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • 19 June 2027 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • 30 June 2027 – Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion
  • 5 July 2027 – Milan, Italy – Stadio San Siro
  • 6 July 2027 – Milan, Italy – Stadio San Siro
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