U2 Add London Dates to 2027 Greatest Show on Earth Tour: Full UK and Europe Dates, Tickets and Album News

U2 have added two London stadium shows to their 2027 world tour, bringing Carnaval De Luz Presents: The Greatest Show On Earth to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 18 and 19 June 2027. The UK dates were announced on Thursday 29 October 2026, as reported in Pollstar’s 29 October announcement, as part of a 12-date UK and European leg that runs from Stockholm in April to Milan in July. Wolf Alice will support U2 at every date on that leg, and the announcement is driving the surge in searches for U2 world tour dates in the UK today.

The London shows are the centrepiece for UK fans. Ticketmaster describes them as the band’s first full UK headline performances in almost nine years, and their first British stadium dates in a decade. The tour supports U2’s 16th studio album, Carnaval De Luz, which is released on 13 November 2026. For readers planning around the announcement, the key dates are the presales in early November and the general sale on 6 November.

U2 2027 Tour — Quick Reference Summary

Why the London Dates Matter Most for UK Fans

London is the only UK stop announced so far, and the two Tottenham Hotspur Stadium nights sit near the end of the European run. That placement gives UK fans a clear target date, but it also means there is no second UK city to fall back on if London sells out. The band last headlined London at The O2 in October 2018, during the eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE tour, according to Ticketmaster. A decade-long gap from British stadiums helps explain why the announcement, rather than the tour as a whole, is the story this week.

The choice of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium also fits the scale of the tour. It is a modern stadium built for large-scale concerts as well as football, and U2 are framing the run as a stadium tour from the start. Fans who attended the band’s 2023 and 2024 Sphere run in Las Vegas will notice a different proposition here: open-air stadiums, a support act drawn from British rock, and a setlist the band have described as career-spanning.

The Full UK and Europe Dates, City by City

The European leg opens with two nights in Stockholm and then moves through Paris, Lisbon and Amsterdam before London. After London, the run closes with single nights in Berlin and two nights in Milan. Every city except Lisbon and Berlin gets two shows, which gives fans in those cities a second chance if the first night sells out. Lisbon and Berlin, by contrast, are single-night stops, so demand there is likely to be concentrated.

The wider tour begins earlier, in Latin America. U2 announced the first dates on 15 October 2026, starting in Mexico City on 23 February 2027, followed by Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. Additional Latin American dates were later added after strong demand, according to the tour announcement coverage. That pattern — an initial announcement, then extra dates — is worth watching for Europe too, although no extra European dates have been confirmed yet.

How Tickets Work: Presales First, Then the General Sale

The ticket timetable is staggered, and the order matters. The first window is the U2.com subscriber presale, which begins on Monday 2 November at 10am local time. That is followed by the artist presale on Thursday 5 November, running from 10am to 10pm local time. The general sale for the UK and European dates then opens on Friday 6 November at 10am local time.

Fans should register for the presale they want well before it opens, rather than assuming a general-sale ticket will be available later. Stadium tours of this size often sell their best seats in presale, and the London dates are the most likely to move quickly. Ticket prices are not stated in the announcement coverage used for this article, so this article does not quote a price. The official U2 and Ticketmaster sale pages are the places to check for prices, seating maps and any booking fees, as set out in NME’s ticket details.

For context on another major entertainment announcement this week, see our report on The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel, the reported title for Bethesda’s next game — a reminder of how quickly a single announcement can dominate search in the UK.

What Carnaval De Luz Means for the Setlist

The tour takes its name from U2’s new single, The Greatest Show On Earth, and supports the album Carnaval De Luz. The album, the band’s 16th studio record, arrives on 13 November 2026, months before the first tour date. That gap gives fans time to learn the new material before the stadium shows begin. The single was co-written with Brian Eno, and its video was directed by long-time collaborator Anton Corbijn.

U2 have promised a career-spanning setlist, according to Ticketmaster’s announcement coverage. That wording matters for a band with a catalogue stretching back five decades. It suggests the stadium shows will mix new songs from Carnaval De Luz with the hits that built their live reputation, rather than presenting the new album alone. The exact setlist, however, is not publicly verified yet, and this article does not guess which songs will open or close the show.

The BBC Show Before the Tour Even Starts

UK fans do not have to wait until June for a U2 performance. The band will play an exclusive BBC Music concert in central London on Tuesday 3 November 2026, performing songs from across their catalogue alongside new tracks from Carnaval De Luz. The performance will be broadcast on BBC Two in late November, and on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds on 30 November from 7pm to 9pm, within Jo Whiley’s show.

The ballot for tickets to that intimate show closed at midnight on Thursday 29 October, so it is no longer possible to enter. That timing is easy to miss in the excitement around the stadium dates, and it is worth stating plainly: the BBC show is a broadcast event for most fans, not a ticket opportunity. It does, however, give a first live taste of the new album before its 13 November release.

What Is Still Unconfirmed — and Why It Matters

Three gaps remain in the tour picture, and each one affects planning. First, Spain dates have been promised soon but have not been announced, so fans in Spain cannot yet book. Second, North American dates have also been promised soon, with no cities or venues confirmed. Third, a return to Ireland is reported as planned for 2028, but no Irish city, venue or date has been confirmed.

Those gaps are normal for a multi-year tour announced in stages, and they should not be filled with rumours. The band’s own announcement says further dates will follow in the coming weeks for Europe and North America, and that plans for Ireland are in development. Until U2 confirm a date, it does not exist for booking purposes, however widely it is discussed online. Readers should treat any unofficial date list with caution and check U2.com for updates.

Frequently Asked Questions About U2’s 2027 Tour

When are U2 playing in London in 2027?

U2 play Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on 18 and 19 June 2027, with Wolf Alice as support. Those are the only UK dates announced so far.

When do U2 2027 tour tickets go on general sale?

The general sale for the UK and European dates opens on Friday 6 November 2026 at 10am local time. Presales run first: the U2.com subscriber presale from 2 November, and the artist presale on 5 November.

Who is supporting U2 on the UK and Europe tour?

Wolf Alice support U2 at every date on the UK and European leg. Beck supports the Latin American dates, which begin in Mexico City on 23 February 2027.

When is U2’s new album Carnaval De Luz released?

Carnaval De Luz, U2’s 16th studio album, is released on 13 November 2026. The tour supports the album and takes its name from its single, The Greatest Show On Earth.

Are U2 playing in Ireland, Spain or North America in 2027?

Not yet confirmed. Spain and North America dates have been promised soon, and a return to Ireland is reported as planned for 2028, but no dates, cities or venues have been announced for any of those legs.

How much are U2 2027 tour tickets?

Ticket prices are not publicly verified in the announcement coverage used here. Check the official U2 and Ticketmaster sale pages for prices, seating and booking fees before buying.

A Stadium Return Built Around One Album — and Fifty Years of Songs

The 2027 tour is, at its core, a straightforward proposition: a band returning to stadiums after a long break, with a new album to promote and a catalogue that fills a stadium on its own. The London dates give that proposition a UK focus, and the presale timetable gives fans a clear window to act. What happens next — extra dates, Spain, North America, Ireland — will depend on demand, and on how the new album lands in November.

For now, the confirmed facts are enough to plan around. Mark 2 November for the subscriber presale, 5 November for the artist presale, and 6 November for the general sale. Check the official sale pages for prices, and do not book travel for an unconfirmed date. The tour itself is still months away, but the decisions that decide who gets a ticket are made in the next week.