Pixies - P40 tour brings 40th anniversary shows to Germany
Published on 09/02/2026 at 14:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Pixies celebrate four decades of influential indie rock with their P40 - Celebrating 40 Years tour. According to German ticket and event listings, the band will play Berlin, Leipzig and Frankfurt between June 30 and July 2, 2026 as part of a broader world tour.
German dates anchor the anniversary run
The strongest anchor for fans based in Germany is the trio of summer shows: June 30, 2026 at the Zitadelle Spandau open-air venue in Berlin, July 1, 2026 at the Parkbühne in Leipzig’s Clara-Zetkin-Park, and July 2, 2026 at the myticket Jahrhunderthalle in Frankfurt.
Ticket platforms and German media consistently list these three concerts under the banner P40 - Celebrating 40 Years, with evening start times around 7:00 p.m. in Berlin, 7:30 p.m. in Leipzig and 8:00 p.m. in Frankfurt, giving the German leg the feel of a compact mini-tour across major cities.
How the 2026 tour extends across Europe and beyond
Beyond Germany, the anniversary route stretches across Europe and into Asia, marking one of the band’s most extensive recent runs. Rock-oriented outlets detail May shows in York and Dunfermline in the UK, multiple nights at Manchester’s Aviva Studios and two headline evenings at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
From there, the itinerary continues to Ireland with concerts in Limerick and Dublin, then returns to the continent with summer dates in Milan’s Parco della Musica, Dutch venues in Rotterdam, Enschede and Heerlen, and festival appearances at Rock Werchter in Belgium and Cruïlla and Mad Cool in Spain.
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Where the band stands in 2026
Pixies are presented on these dates in their classic four-piece format built around Black Francis, Joey Santiago, David Lovering and Paz Lenchantin, with setlists typically mixing early staples from Surfer Rosa and Doolittle with newer songs from their 2010s and 2020s albums.
What’s next after the German shows
After the German concerts in Berlin, Leipzig and Frankfurt in early July 2026, the tour continues through mid-July to Milan and several Dutch cities before later moving on to a U.S. September run, making the German dates a centerpiece rather than an endpoint in the anniversary year.
Pixies at a glance
- Act: Pixies
- Genre: Alternative rock / indie rock
- Origin: Boston, United States
- Active: since 1986
- Lineup: Black Francis (vocals, guitar), Joey Santiago (guitar), David Lovering (drums), Paz Lenchantin (bass, vocals)
- Label: Various independent labels in recent years, following their original association with 4AD
- Key works: Surfer Rosa (1988), Doolittle (1989), Bossanova (1990), Trompe le Monde (1991)
- Current album/single: Recent touring has highlighted newer material alongside a catalog dating back to their 1988 debut, with anniversary shows framed around their broader body of work.
- Charts / certifications: Their classic albums are widely regarded as landmarks of alternative rock and have enjoyed enduring catalog sales and streaming, especially in Europe and the United States.
- Next live date: June 30, 2026, Berlin, Zitadelle Spandau
Frequently asked questions about Pixies
When do Pixies play in Germany in 2026?
Pixies bring their P40 - Celebrating 40 Years tour to Germany for three shows: June 30, 2026 in Berlin at Zitadelle Spandau, July 1, 2026 in Leipzig at the Parkbühne in Clara-Zetkin-Park and July 2, 2026 in Frankfurt at the myticket Jahrhunderthalle.
What is special about the P40 - Celebrating 40 Years tour?
The tour marks roughly 40 years since Pixies formed in Boston in the mid-1980s, and the 2026 dates highlight this anniversary with setlists that combine foundational songs from their late-1980s albums with more recent material.
Which other European cities are on the Pixies 2026 tour route?
In addition to Berlin, Leipzig and Frankfurt, the 2026 route includes UK cities such as York, Dunfermline, Manchester and London, Irish stops in Limerick and Dublin, festival and headline shows in Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal, and further concerts in Milan, Rotterdam, Enschede and Heerlen.
