U2 has announced a 2027 global stadium tour titled 'Carnaval De Luz presents: The Greatest Show on Earth.' The tour begins in Mexico City on Feb. 23, with Beck as the opening act.
U2 has announced a new global stadium tour for 2027, titled "Carnaval De Luz presents: The Greatest Show On Earth." The tour is produced by Live Nation and will kick off in Latin America before expanding to North America and Europe, according to Variety.
The initial announcement revealed six dates, all located in Latin America. The tour begins at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City on Feb. 23 and 26, 2027. It will continue to Estádio MorumBIS in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on March 10 and 12, and conclude this initial leg at Estadio River Plate in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on March 23 and 25.
The Irish Independent reports that these will be the only three Latin American venues on the world tour. Additional dates for North America and Europe are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.
The tour announcement coincides with the release of the band’s latest single, "The Greatest Show on Earth," which is featured on their upcoming 16th studio album, "Carnaval De Luz." The album is scheduled for release on Nov. 13.
The single’s music video, directed by Anton Corbijn, is described by Variety as "satirizing the band as a religious cult where women do all the heavy lifting." The Irish Independent notes the video was shot in the Californian desert and the track was co-written by Bono and Brian Eno.
In a statement quoted by both outlets, Bono described the tour title as a "throwdown." "It’s a dare, to ourselves as much as anyone, to try and have the best night of anybody’s life," Bono said. "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 marks U2’s first stadium tour since the Joshua Tree Tour concluded in Mumbai, India, in December 2019. Bassist Adam Clayton told X Radio that the band has a "new confidence in our playing" and noted that drummer Larry Mullen Jr. has returned following neck surgery, calling it a "huge bonus."
While specific Irish dates have not been confirmed, speculation is high regarding potential homecoming shows. The band recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with surprise gigs in Dublin. Adam Clayton stated they are "still playing around with scheduling" for Dublin and are uncertain if Croke Park will be the venue.
Potential venues mentioned by the Irish Independent include Slane Castle, which already has four shows booked for next year, and the Aviva Stadium. Harry Styles is currently scheduled to play three dates at Croke Park in August 2027, which would require additional permission from Dublin City Council if U2 were to also perform there.
Tickets for the announced Latin American dates will be available via U2.com. A subscriber presale begins Monday at 10 a.m. local time, with general sales opening on Oct. 22.
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