U2 has announced their return to stadium tours with "Carnaval De Luz Presents: The Greatest Show On Earth," set to commence in February 2027. This marks the band's first stadium tour since 2019 and coincides with the release of their 16th studio album, Carnaval De Luz, scheduled for November 13, 2026.
The initial leg of the tour includes six performances across Latin America:
- February 23 & 26, 2027: Estadio GNP Seguros, Mexico City, Mexico
- March 10 & 12, 2027: Estádio MorumBIS, São Paulo, Brazil
- March 23 & 25, 2027: Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Acclaimed artist Beck will join U2 as the opening act for these Latin American dates. Additional tour dates for Europe and North America are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Plans are also underway for performances in Ireland, celebrating the band's 50th anniversary.
Tickets will be available through a staggered release:
- October 19, 2026: U2.com Feedback Presale begins at 10 a.m. local time
- October 20, 2026: U2.com The Hype Presale starts at 10 a.m. local time
- October 22, 2026: General on-sale for São Paulo and Buenos Aires at 10 a.m. local time
- October 23, 2026: General on-sale for Mexico City at 10 a.m. local time
In conjunction with the tour announcement, U2 released a new single titled "The Greatest Show On Earth," co-written with Brian Eno. The song narrates the story of lovers striving to maintain faith in each other and in faith itself. An accompanying music video, directed by Anton Corbijn and filmed in the Californian desert, portrays the band as a satirical religious cult, with women performing the heavy lifting.
Reflecting on the upcoming tour, U2 stated: "'The Greatest Show on Earth'? Now that's a throwdown. It's a dare, to ourselves as much as anyone, to try and have the best night of anybody's life. A bit of showman, a bit of shaman, a riot of colour, unreasonable guitar, bass and drums, and tunes you can hold onto. Because if people are gonna show up, we certainly are."
This tour and album release signify a significant milestone in U2's illustrious career, offering fans both new material and the opportunity to experience the band's dynamic live performances once again.