U2 in 2026: Concerts, 50th Anniversary and What's Next
There's no U2 tour in 2026. Instead, U2 marked their 50th anniversary with surprise Dublin concerts, released the album Carnaval de Luz on Nov. 13, and headline an NFL halftime show on Nov. 25. The world tour starts in 2027.
| Date | U2 2026 concert | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 25, 2026 | 50th anniversary surprise show | Mount Temple, Dublin |
| Sept. 25, 2026 | Balcony set | Bewley's, Grafton Street, Dublin |
| Nov. 25, 2026 | NFL Thanksgiving Eve halftime show | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (Netflix) |
U2's 50th anniversary: Sept. 25, 2026
U2 played a surprise set for about 1,000 students and staff at Mount Temple Comprehensive School, where Larry Mullen Jr. pinned up the notice that started the band in 1976. They gave new single "Silencio" its live debut. Full story and setlist.
New album: Carnaval de Luz
U2 released Carnaval de Luz on Nov. 13, 2026 via Interscope Records. It's the album the 2027 world tour is named after.
U2 halftime show: Nov. 25, 2026
U2 headline halftime at the NFL's first Thanksgiving Eve game, Rams vs. Packers, live on Netflix. It's their first NFL halftime since Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002.
U2 2026 tour dates? Look to 2027
The Carnaval de Luz world tour opens Feb. 23, 2027 in Mexico City, with 34 shows announced so far. See all U2 tour 2027 dates and tickets.
U2 2026 FAQ
Is U2 touring in 2026?
No. U2's 2026 shows were one-offs. The world tour begins Feb. 23, 2027.
What happened on U2 9/25/2026?
U2 celebrated 50 years with a surprise concert at Mount Temple, their former Dublin school, and a balcony set on Grafton Street the same day.
When is the U2 halftime show?
Nov. 25, 2026, at the NFL Thanksgiving Eve game, streaming live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.