U2 Returns to Conquer the World: The Global Tour 2026
After years of anticipation, U2 are back—and they’re not coming quietly. U2: The Global Tour 2026 marks a thunderous return for one of the most influential bands in music history, promising a worldwide spectacle that blends legacy, innovation, and raw emotion on a massive scale.
Kicking off in early 2026, the tour will span six continents, hitting iconic stadiums and cutting-edge venues from Dublin to Tokyo, Rio to Cape Town. For longtime fans and new generations alike, this is more than a concert run—it’s a cultural event. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. reunite with renewed energy, drawing from over four decades of music that shaped modern rock while boldly pushing forward into new sonic territory.
The setlist is expected to be a career-spanning journey: anthems like “Where the Streets Have No Name,” “One,” and “Beautiful Day” alongside reimagined deep cuts and brand-new material written specifically for this era. Early insiders hint at a sound that fuses classic U2 grandeur with contemporary textures—cinematic, urgent, and unmistakably human.
Visually, The Global Tour 2026 aims to redefine the live experience once again. Known for pioneering large-scale concert production, U2 are reportedly collaborating with world-class designers and technologists to create an immersive show that responds in real time to the music and the crowd. Expect towering visuals, intimate moments, and a powerful emphasis on connection in an increasingly fragmented world.
At its core, this tour is about resilience, unity, and the enduring power of live music. In a time hungry for meaning and shared experience, U2 step back onto the world stage with a clear message: the songs still matter, the questions still matter, and the future is something we face together.
The world has changed—but U2 are ready to conquer it once more.