The Black Keys extend International Players tour with European dates
Published on 07/22/2026 at 11:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Black Keys continue to push their guitar-driven rock into major venues. According to the band’s official tour communication and European promoter listings, the duo have extended their International Players tour with new arena dates across Germany and the wider continent.
New German dates on the International Players tour
The core of the current announcement is a fresh run of German arena shows. Promoter and venue listings confirm The Black Keys will play Berlin, Köln, Hamburg and München as part of the European leg of the International Players tour, each framed as full headlining sets.
German ticketing platforms highlight the interest in the band’s first major run through the country in several years, with multiple seating categories offered and standing-room capacities typical for large rock tours. The routing places Germany early in the European segment, underscoring the market’s importance for the Ohio-born duo.
How the wider European route looks
Alongside the German dates, the tour schedule lists shows in the United Kingdom, including London and Manchester arenas, and key French dates in Paris and Lyon. These stops position The Black Keys in the same class of international touring acts who can sell out mid-to-large capacity rooms across Western Europe.
Compared with their previous runs, which often concentrated on North America, this itinerary demonstrates a stronger focus on European cities with dense rock audiences. Fans in Germany, France and the UK can expect a setlist that balances recent material with the blues-influenced rock that first brought the band to wider attention.
Tour, charts and work at a glance
For more reporting on The Black Keys, from tour updates to album coverage and chart performance, our news archive offers a compact overview.
Where the act stands now
The Black Keys are currently scheduled to resume touring with the European leg of the International Players run, with the next live date set for a German arena show on the confirmed route.
The musical core of The Black Keys
The Black Keys built their reputation with raw, blues-inflected rock rooted in guitar riffs and compact song structures. Over the years their sound has incorporated more polished production and broader pop elements while maintaining a focus on groove, texture and the interplay between Dan Auerbach’s guitar and vocals and Patrick Carney’s drums.
The Black Keys at a glance
- Act: The Black Keys
- Genre: Rock / blues rock
- Origin: Akron, Ohio, USA
- Active since: 2001
- Lineup: Dan Auerbach (vocals, guitar), Patrick Carney (drums)
- Label: Nonesuch Records
- Key works: Brothers (2010), El Camino (2011), Turn Blue (2014), Dropout Boogie (2022)
- Current album/single: International Players, 2024 release
- Charts / certifications: Brothers and El Camino both reached high positions on international album charts, establishing The Black Keys as a major rock act.
- Next live date: upcoming German arena show on the International Players tour
Frequently asked questions about The Black Keys
Which German cities are included on The Black Keys’ current tour?
The current European routing for The Black Keys’ International Players tour includes Berlin, Köln, Hamburg and München as German stops, reflecting a broad sweep through the country’s major live music markets.
What is the focus of The Black Keys’ live set on the International Players tour?
The band’s live set on the International Players tour typically combines songs from their most recent work with earlier material from albums such as Brothers and El Camino, giving audiences a cross-section of their catalog.
How long have The Black Keys been active as a band?
The Black Keys formed in Akron, Ohio in 2001, and have remained active since then, evolving from small-club performances to regular arena and festival headlining slots.
Disclaimer: All tour dates and details are subject to change by organizers and venues; fans should check official sources and ticketing platforms for the latest information before making travel or purchase decisions.
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