Gorillaz - The Mountain hits German charts and powers a massive 2026–2027 tour
Published on 08/15/2026 at 16:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Gorillaz return in 2026 with The Mountain and one of the most ambitious touring schedules of their career. According to German chart data and official tour announcements, the album has already reached number 2 in Germany and is being promoted on a sprawling international tour through Europe and North America.Label announcement for The Mountain and tour
How The Mountain performs in Germany and abroad
For German listeners, The Mountain provides a clear local anchor: the album entered the Official German Album Charts at number 2 on March 6, 2026, with a reported four weeks on the chart in its initial run.German-language discography overview with chart data This places it alongside Demon Days and Plastic Beach as one of the band’s strongest longplay showings in Germany.
The same discography data notes that The Mountain simultaneously opened at number 1 in the UK, number 2 in Austria, and number 1 in Switzerland, while reaching number 7 on the US Billboard 200, underscoring how the album connects Gorillaz’s global fan base.Territorial chart breakdown for The Mountain
Streaming milestones and the 25-year legacy of their debut
Even as The Mountain climbs the charts, the band’s streaming presence is driven heavily by their earlier work. By late March 2026, reporting based on Spotify data shows the 2001 debut album Gorillaz had surpassed about 1.8 billion streams on the platform, with Clint Eastwood alone accounting for more than 1.14 billion plays.
The same breakdown lists 19-2000 above 220 million streams and Tomorrow Comes Today above 108 million streams, with the rest of the album’s tracks contributing tens of millions more. Taken together, the figures show how the group’s cartoon universe continues to convert catalog listening into current relevance.
Tour, charts and work overview for Gorillaz
Fans in Germany and beyond can follow Gorillaz’s chart moves and tour updates while revisiting their catalog from the debut album to The Mountain.
What’s next on the Gorillaz tour calendar
The live cycle around The Mountain is structured in two main legs: a European stadium and festival run in 2026 and a North American arena tour in fall 2026. Official communications describe The Mountain Tour as running from March 20, 2026 through January 27, 2027, with 68 shows in total across five legs.
The European routing includes major festival and stadium appearances such as Primaveras in Barcelona and Porto, We Love Green in Paris, Rock Werchter in Belgium, Roskilde in Denmark, and a headline stadium date at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on June 20, 2026. These shows position Gorillaz firmly within the upper tier of European festival headliners.
Where the act stands and upcoming North American dates
From a career perspective, Gorillaz move into late 2026 with a freshly announced North American tour in support of The Mountain. The Live Nation announcement outlines a 22-date arena run beginning September 17, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida and ending October 31, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.Live Nation newsroom announcement for the 2026 North American tour
Gorillaz at a glance
- Act: Gorillaz
- Genre: Alternative rock, pop, electronic
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1998
- Lineup: Damon Albarn (vocals, instruments), Jamie Hewlett (visuals), Remi Kabaka Jr. (production), plus the virtual members 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle and Russel Hobbs
- Label: Kong (current), previously Parlophone and Warner/Atlantic for different territories
- Key works: Gorillaz (2001), Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), Cracker Island (2023)
- Current album/single: The Mountain, released February 27, 2026
- Charts / certifications: The Mountain reached number 2 in Germany and number 1 in the UK and Switzerland in March 2026; the debut album Gorillaz has passed roughly 1.8 billion Spotify streams, with Clint Eastwood exceeding 1.1 billion streams.
- Next live date: September 17, 2026, Orlando, Florida, Kia Center
Frequently asked questions about Gorillaz
When did Gorillaz release The Mountain?
The Mountain, the band’s ninth studio album, was released on February 27, 2026 through their own label Kong, following the promotional single The Happy Dictator and extensive pre-release coverage.
How did The Mountain perform on the German charts?
German chart listings show The Mountain debuting at number 2 on the Official German Album Charts in early March 2026, with several weeks on the chart in that initial period.
What are the key dates on Gorillaz’s 2026 tour?
The Mountain Tour includes spring 2026 arena shows in the UK and Ireland, festival appearances across continental Europe, and a newly announced North American arena leg from September 17 to October 31, 2026, starting in Orlando and closing in Seattle.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially checked. Sources are linked in the text. Dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice; correction notes are welcome via the editorial contact on our imprint/contact page.
