U2 announce "The Greatest Show On Earth" world tour 2027 – dates, presale & tickets

It is official: U2 are embarking on a major world tour again in 2027! Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. announced their new "The Greatest Show On Earth World Tour" on October 15, 2026. The first six stadium concerts are already set, the presale starts in October 2026 and additional dates for Europe and North America are expected to follow in the coming weeks.

The tour kicks off on February 23, 2027 in Mexico City and initially heads to Brazil and Argentina. For fans in Germany, the next announcement round is especially exciting: with the officially confirmed world tour, possible U2 concerts 2027 in Germany are getting closer.

U2 Tour 2027: The first confirmed concert dates
The world tour carries the full name "Carnaval De Luz presents: The Greatest Show On Earth World Tour" and launches with six stadium concerts in Latin America. As special guest, Beck will accompany the band at all announced shows so far.

The official dates at a glance:
February 23, 2027 – Mexico City, Estadio GNP Seguros
February 26, 2027 – Mexico City, Estadio GNP Seguros
March 10, 2027 – São Paulo, Estádio MorumBIS
March 12, 2027 – São Paulo, Estádio MorumBIS
March 23, 2027 – Buenos Aires, Estadio River Plate
March 25, 2027 – Buenos Aires, Estadio River Plate

Further tour dates are expected to be announced soon according to the official statement. Particularly interesting: U2 have explicitly confirmed that Europe and North America 2027 are part of the tour plan. A return to their home country Ireland is also planned.

U2 concerts 2027 in Germany: Which cities are possible?
After the official tour announcement, anticipation for the European concert dates is growing. U2 have not yet released concrete Germany dates, but the prospect of large stadium concerts in Europe is now officially confirmed.

On ticketbande you can already find an overview of possible stops for U2 Live 2027. For Germany, Cologne, Berlin and Munich are especially in focus. Internationally, among others Vienna, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Prague, Paris and London are considered possible tour stops.
These cities are not yet officially confirmed concert venues. The announcement of the European dates is expected in the coming weeks.

For German fans this is an important development: what was previously speculation about a new U2 tour has now become an officially announced world tour 2027.

U2 presale 2027: When does ticket sales start?
The official presale for the first six U2 concerts begins on October 19, 2026. Initially, paying members of U2.com receive access to the tickets. Sales are conducted via personal access codes and various time windows.

The key presale dates:
October 19, 2026, 10:00: U2.com Feedback Presale
October 20, 2026, 10:00: U2.com The Hype Presale
October 21, 2026, 22:00: End of the U2.com presale phase
October 22, 2026, 10:00: Regular presale for São Paulo and Buenos Aires and additional Artist Presale for Mexico City
October 23, 2026, 10:00: Regular presale for Mexico City
All times refer to the local time of the venue.
Important: These presale dates apply to the concerts announced so far in Latin America. The presale start for Germany and other European countries will be announced together with the respective tour dates.

New U2 album "Carnaval De Luz" and big return to stadiums
The new world tour supports the upcoming 16th studio album "Carnaval De Luz", which will be released on November 13, 2026. With the simultaneously released single "The Greatest Show On Earth" U2 already give a taste of the new chapter in their band history. The song was created in collaboration with Brian Eno, and the music video was directed by Anton Corbijn.

2026 is already a special year for U2: the band celebrates its 50th anniversary and generated attention in September with several surprise performances in Dublin.

With the new world tour, U2 return to large stadium stages for the first time since the "The Joshua Tree Tour" 2019. After the spectacular shows in the Sphere in Las Vegas, fans can now look forward to a new outdoor live production.

A mix of new songs and well‑known classics such as "With or Without You", "One", "Beautiful Day", "Where the Streets Have No Name" and "Sunday Bloody Sunday" is expected to play an important role. The final setlist has not been determined yet.

Buy U2 tickets at ticketbande – first dates confirmed, register now
The first concerts of the U2 world tour 2027 are already officially confirmed and tickets for the first tour dates are already available on ticketbande. You can search directly for suitable U2 tickets and purchase your admission tickets.
Anyone who wants to see U2 live in Germany or other European cities in 2027 can already register at ticketbande or activate the U2 ticket alert.

As soon as additional U2 concert dates are released, you will be notified immediately. Then you can search for suitable ticket offers with our providers and secure your admission tickets.
This way you are prepared early and don’t have to constantly track the announcement of the Germany dates yourself. Especially for a band like U2, whose stadium concerts are in high demand worldwide, early registration is especially useful.

FAQ about the U2 world tour 2027
Did U2 officially announce their 2027 world tour?
Yes. U2 announced their "The Greatest Show On Earth World Tour" on October 15, 2026 on their official website. The first six concerts are already confirmed.

When does the U2 tour 2027 start?
The world tour starts on February 23, 2027 at the Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City. Further concerts in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina follow.

Will U2 2027 also come to Germany?
U2 have announced additional concerts in Europe. Concrete Germany dates have not yet been released. On ticketbande, Cologne, Berlin and Munich are already highlighted as possible tour stops.

When does the presale for U2 tickets 2027 begin?
The first official U2 presale begins on October 19, 2026. The general presale for the already confirmed concerts starts on October 22 and 23, 2026. Presale dates for Germany will be announced separately.

Who will accompany U2 as special guest on the 2027 tour?
For the concerts confirmed so far in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, Beck will appear as special guest. No support acts have been confirmed yet for the later European shows.

Where can I buy U2 tickets for the 2027 tour?
On ticketbande you can already find U2 tickets for the first officially confirmed concerts of the 2027 world tour, which you can purchase directly. For additional dates in Germany and Europe you can register in advance or activate the U2 ticket alert. As soon as new concert dates are announced, you will be notified immediately and can search for suitable ticket offers.