The Strokes Expand 2026 UK Tour with Extra London O2 Show Due to High Demand
The Strokes have added an extra London O2 show to their 2026 UK tour following high demand. The new date expands their UK run and offers more tickets for fans.
The band will release Reality Awaits, their first album in six years. The record arrives June 26 via Cult Records and RCA Records.
Album production
Reality Awaits was tracked in Costa Rica with producer Rick Rubin. The band completed work on the record in several international studios.
Tour routing and UK dates
The world tour will visit the UK, North America, Europe, and Japan. It marks The Strokes’ first full tour in the UK and Ireland in over two decades.
- October 6 — London — The O2
- October 7 — London — The O2 (additional show)
- October 25 — Newcastle — Utilita Arena
- October 26 — Manchester — Co-op Live
- October 28 — Dublin — 3Arena
Tickets and sales
An extra London O2 show was added after overwhelming interest. General ticket sales begin April 17 at 10am local time.
Album pre-orders are available now through Cult Records and RCA channels.
Support acts
Several artists will open on select dates. Confirmed supports include Thundercat, Cage the Elephant, Hamilton Leithauser, Fat White Family, Alex Cameron, and ÖLÜM.
Single and early reaction
The first single, Going Shopping, was initially shared on cassette. That led to fan recordings circulating before a live debut in San Francisco.
Press response has been mixed. NME awarded the song three stars and noted it avoids replaying past sounds while offering limited fire.
Band comments and festival moments
Guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. has said the Costa Rica sessions produced a looser feel. He suggested the environment influenced the performances and arrangements.
The Strokes also played Coachella 2026, where Julian Casablancas made a pointed comment directed at Jeff Bezos.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments on the Reality Awaits rollout and tour ticketing. Check back for updates and further coverage.
