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The Strokes Announce 2026 Tour Across North America, Europe and Japan

The Strokes have scheduled a tour starting in North America in June 2026, followed by dates in Japan, additional U.S. performances, and European arenas. Supporting acts include Thundercat, Hamilton Leithauser, Cage the Elephant, Ölüm, Alex Cameron, and Fat White Family. The tour follows the band's recent album announcement and festival appearances.

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The Strokes have announced a tour spanning North America, Japan, and Europe in 2026. The itinerary begins with festival and venue performances in the United States and Canada in June and July. S. dates and festivals, and concludes with arena dates in Europe in October.

Supporting acts vary by location and date. Hamilton Leithauser appears at select dates, and Ölüm joins for performances in Colorado.

In Europe, Fat White Family and Alex Cameron will provide support. The tour includes major venues such as the United Center in Chicago, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, and The O2 in London. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and StubHub.

Tour Background and Recent Activity This tour supports the band's upcoming album, Reality Awaits, produced by Rick Rubin.

The album follows their 2020 release, The New Abnormal. A single titled “Going Shopping” has been released in advance of the album. ” Official footage of the performance has been made available. The Strokes have maintained activity with multiple releases and appearances leading into this tour.

Full Itinerary The tour schedule includes the following dates and locations: - June 12:

Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival - June 15: Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre (with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser) - June 17: Chicago, IL - United Center (with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser) - June 19: Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center (with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser) - June 21: Toronto, Ontario - RBC Amphitheatre (with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser) - June 23: Boston, MA - TD Garden (with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser) - June 26: Philadelphia, PA - TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann (with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser) - June 27: Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion (with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser) - July 12: Richmond, VA - Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront (with Hamilton Leithauser) - July 14: Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center (with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser) - July 15: Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center (with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser) - July 17: Milwaukee, WI - American Family Insurance Amphitheater (with Cage the Elephant and Thundercat) - July 19: Saint Paul, MN - Minnesota Yacht Club Festival - July 22: Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre (with Hamilton Leithauser and Ölüm) - July 23: Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre (with Hamilton Leithauser and Ölüm) - August 8: San Francisco, CA - Outside Lands Music Festival - August 14: Tokyo, Japan - Summer Sonic - August 15: Osaka, Japan - Summer Sonic - August 22: Pasadena, CA - Just Like Heaven - August 25: Bend, OR - Hayden Homes Amphitheater - August 27: Vancouver, British Columbia - Rogers Arena - August 28: Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena - September 12: Tampa, FL - Benchmark International Arena - September 13: Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live - September 17: Charlotte, NC - Truliant Amphitheater - September 18: Atlanta, GA - Shaky Knees Music Festival - September 20: Asbury Park, NJ - Sea.

Now Festival - October 6: London, England - The O2 (with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron) - October 11: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome (with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron) - October 13: Dusseldorf, Germany - PSD Bank Dome (with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron) - October 15: Berlin, Germany - Uber Arena (with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron) - October 17: Bologna, Italy - Unipol Arena (with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron) - October 20: Barcelona, Spain - Palau Sant Jordi (with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron) - October 22: Paris, France - Accor Arena (with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron) - October 25: Newcastle, England - Utilita Arena (with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron) - October 26: Manchester, England - Co-op Live (with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron) - October 28: Dublin, Ireland - 3Arena (with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron) The tour represents an extensive run for the band, covering diverse regions and formats from festivals to arenas.

Fans can expect a mix of new material from Reality Awaits alongside established songs. This schedule provides opportunities for audiences in multiple countries to attend live performances.

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. April 12, 2026

    The Strokes performed at Coachella, including 'Reptilia'.

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  2. Recent

    The Strokes released single 'Going Shopping' and announced album Reality Awaits.

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  3. April 13, 2026

    The Strokes announced their 2026 tour itinerary.

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Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Increased ticket sales for venues and festivals on the itinerary.

  2. 02

    Promotion of new album Reality Awaits through live performances.

  3. 03

    Boost in visibility for supporting acts like Thundercat.

  4. 04

    Travel and logistics arrangements for band and crew across regions.

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