U2 release ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ and announce first dates of 2027 tour
The new single previews Carnaval De Luz. U2's announced stadium shows begin in Mexico City in February, with dates in Brazil and Argentina to follow.
U2 released the single ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ on 15 October and announced the first dates of a 2027 stadium tour supporting their forthcoming album Carnaval De Luz. The announced shows begin in Mexico City in February, then move to São Paulo and Buenos Aires in March, giving fans the first confirmed stops on a tour that is also expected to reach Europe and North America.
U2's first announced 2027 tour dates
NME lists two Mexico City shows, on 23 and 26 February, followed by São Paulo performances on 10 and 12 March. Both NME and RTÉ list a Buenos Aires show on 23 March, but they give different dates for the second: NME says 26 March and RTÉ says 25 March. Fans planning for that show should check the confirmed itinerary before making arrangements.
NME reports that Beck will support the announced shows. It also says a U2.com subscriber presale begins at 10 a.m. local time on 19 October, with general sales opening at 10 a.m. local time on 22 October. Those sale times apply to the dates reported so far; further tour stops have yet to be announced.
What the new single reveals about Carnaval De Luz
The song previews Carnaval De Luz, which NME says is due for release on 13 November. NME and RTÉ report that U2 co-wrote it with Brian Eno; RTÉ describes it as the third single from the forthcoming album. Rolling Stone and NME identify Anton Corbijn as director of the song's video and say it was filmed in the California desert.
In a statement reported by Rolling Stone, NME and RTÉ, the band presented ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ as both the song's title and the ambition behind the tour. The first dates mark a return to stadium shows, according to RTÉ. NME says U2's last full-scale concerts were part of the band's Sphere residency, which ended in early 2024.
Rolling Stone says more North American and European dates are forthcoming, while NME expects an announcement in the coming weeks. RTÉ also reports that Irish dates are in development, with details to follow.
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Sources and context
- U2 Share New Song 'The Greatest Show on Earth,' Announce 2027 World TourRolling Stone
- U2 share epic new single 'The Greatest Show On Earth' and first dates of 2027 world tourNME
- U2 announce new world tour - with Irish dates to followRTÉ
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