Nothing is confirmed yet, but here is what we know.
A new album, 50 years of U2 and a remarkable touring history could make 2027 the perfect time for the Irish rock legends to return to stadiums. U2 could be planning to begin a new stadium tour for 2027. This would be their first major stadium tour since The Joshua Tree Tour back in 2017.
The tour will support their new album, the first album of new material in 9 years, which is set to be released on 13 November. The tour backs U2's first new album in nine years, released 13 November 2026, and comes as the band marks its 50th anniversary.
Previous tours
Few bands have a touring history quite like U2. It’s 50 years of U2 this year, building their reputation as one of the greatest live bands in the world. The band have consistently pushed the boundaries of what a rock concert can be. Their 2017 tour was a huge success. It proved, that U2 could still fill some of the world’s biggest stadiums.
More recently, U2 showed that their popularity had not disappeared with their Achtung Baby Live at Sphere residency in Las Vegas. The show attracted hundreds of thousands of fans and allowed the band to experiment with new technology and immersive visuals. If those numbers are anything to go by, demand for a new U2 tour should be enormous.
Will U2 play shows in the UK?
As the tour has not yet been officially announced, fans across the UK ask the question of whether U2 will make a return to the UK. Wembley Stadium in London has always been an important venue for U2, as the band has played there twice during their 360° Tour in 2009 and returned to London for two nights at Allianz Stadium (previously Twickenham Stadium) during the 2017 Joshua Tree Tour.
What could a 2027 U2 show look like?
Fans across the world could expect songs from the new album, Carnaval De Luz, alongside some of U2’s biggest classics such as “Vertigo”, “Where the Streets Have No Name”, “With or Without You” and “Beautiful Day.” With the combination of new music and U2’s greatest hits, it could make the tour appealing to both long-time fans and a new generation discovering the band.
Will U2 tour in 2027?
Could we see U2 back at Wembley in 2027? If U2 decided to return to the UK, fans can be quite confident London would be a strong candidate for multiple shows. Nothing is confirmed yet, but the possibility is certainly exciting. A new album, a historical milestone for the band and a proven ability to fill stadiums around the world would make 2027 a potentially perfect year for U2 to return to the road.
For now, fans will be watching closely for official announcements regarding dates, venues and tickets. U2 have spent decades building a passionate fanbase. The opportunity to see the band back on a stadium stage would be difficult for many fans to resist. If U2 announce a new stadium tour, millions of fans around the globe will be ready to see them return to the stage.
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