Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour Heads to Europe and North America
Published on 09/03/2026 at 07:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Gorillaz ramp up their live plans for 2026 as they take The Mountain Tour across Europe in the spring and then into North American arenas and festivals in the fall, according to a detailed tour overview and promoter listings. The shows promote their ninth studio album The Mountain, released worldwide in late February 2026.
How The Mountain Tour Is Scheduled
The European leg of The Mountain Tour is set to begin on March 20, 2026 at Co-op Live in Manchester and to run through major cities across the UK, Ireland and continental Europe into the summer, as summarized in a current tour listing.
According to a comprehensive concert schedule, the band plays two nights at Co-op Live in Manchester on March 20 and 21, followed by shows in Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Belfast and two nights at Dublin’s 3Arena before heading to mainland Europe for festival-style dates from June onward.
Festival Dates And European Highlights
The same tour schedule shows that Gorillaz are booked for several key European festivals in June and July 2026, including dates in Paris, Barcelona, Porto, Hilvarenbeek in the Netherlands, Roskilde in Denmark and Werchter in Belgium, among others.European tour and festival dates
In this routing, Gorillaz also take The Mountain Tour to London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 20, 2026, giving the project a high-profile stadium anchor in the UK before the show sequence continues through central and eastern Europe and finishes its summer run in Almaty, Kazakhstan and Stradbally Hall in Ireland on August 29, 2026.
Further news, tours and background on Gorillaz
For more coverage of Gorillaz, their recent releases and tour developments, you can explore additional articles and updates on our site or visit the band’s official pages.
What The Mountain Sounds Like
The Mountain is described as Gorillaz’ ninth studio album and contains 15 new tracks with an extensive cast of collaborators from different scenes, according to the band’s official store and an in-depth album entry.
The album was released globally on February 27, 2026 through their own label Kong with distribution via The Orchard, marking their first major studio project outside the Parlophone system.Album release details
Where The Band Stands Now
Beyond the completed spring and summer European dates, Gorillaz are scheduled to continue The Mountain Tour with a North American run from September 17 to October 31, 2026, starting at Kia Center in Orlando and ending at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, based on Live Nation and ticketing overviews.North American tour announcement
Gorillaz at a glance
- Act: Gorillaz
- Genre: Alternative rock, art pop
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active: since 1998
- Lineup: Damon Albarn (vocals, instruments), Jamie Hewlett (visual concept), rotating collaborators
- Label: Kong (with distribution by The Orchard)
- Key works: Gorillaz (2001), Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), The Mountain (2026)
- Current album/single: The Mountain, released February 27, 2026
- Charts / certifications: The Mountain released worldwide via Kong with touring support through 2026
- Next live date: September 17, 2026, Orlando, Kia Center
Frequently Asked Questions about Gorillaz
When did Gorillaz release their album The Mountain?
The Mountain, the ninth studio album by Gorillaz, was released worldwide on February 27, 2026 through their own label Kong with distribution by The Orchard.
Where does Gorillaz play first on The Mountain Tour in North America?
The North American leg of The Mountain Tour is scheduled to open on September 17, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, before visiting arenas across the United States and Canada.
Does The Mountain Tour include major European festival dates?
Yes, the European leg includes high-profile festival and outdoor dates in cities such as Paris, Barcelona, Porto, Hilvarenbeek, Roskilde and Werchter during June and July 2026, alongside arena shows in the UK and Ireland.
