The Strokes - Reality Awaits tour brings arena shows to Berlin and Düsseldorf
Published on 09/03/2026 at 06:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Strokes bring their New York rock sound to German arenas this autumn. According to listings on SeatGeek and Live Nation, the band’s Reality Awaits world tour includes shows in Düsseldorf on October 13, 2026 and Berlin on October 15, 2026.
German arena dates on the Reality Awaits tour
The clearest German anchor for fans based in the country is the pair of arena dates announced for mid-October 2026. SeatGeek’s current tour overview for The Strokes lists a stop at PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf on October 13, 2026, followed by a concert at Uber Arena in Berlin on October 15, 2026 as part of the Reality Awaits tour run across North America, Europe and Japan.SeatGeek tour overview for The Strokes in 2026
Uber Arena’s own event page confirms that the American rock band will play the venue on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. local time (doors from 6:00 p.m.), framing the show explicitly as part of the Reality Awaits tour and stating that tickets are already on sale via German platforms.Uber Arena Berlin event listing for The Strokes
How the tour shapes up worldwide
Beyond Germany, SeatGeek describes Reality Awaits the World as a full-scale tour starting at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee on June 12, 2026 and ending in Dublin, Ireland on October 28, 2026. The North American leg runs from June 12 through September 19, 2026, hitting major cities such as the Detroit area, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, the Columbia–Baltimore corridor, Richmond, Cincinnati, the Indianapolis area, Milwaukee, the Twin Cities, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland–Bend, Vancouver, Seattle, Tampa, South Florida, Charlotte, Atlanta and the Jersey Shore.SeatGeek tour dates and ticket prices for The Strokes
The European leg follows in October 2026, with Northern Transmissions reporting arena shows and festival slots including London’s O2 Arena on October 6, Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome on October 11, Düsseldorf on October 13, Berlin’s Uber Arena on October 15 and further dates in Bologna, Barcelona, Paris, Newcastle, Manchester and Dublin. This places the two German concerts within a compact run of major European cities, underlining the band’s continued status as a global touring act.
Tour, charts and work at a glance
Fans of The Strokes in Germany can follow further news on the Reality Awaits tour and the band’s latest releases via our site and official channels.
What defines Reality Awaits on stage
On tour, SeatGeek expects The Strokes to mix long-established favorites with newer material from Reality Awaits, listing songs such as The Adults Are Talking, Selfless, Last Nite, Someday, Reptilia, Ode To The Mets and newer titles like Dine N'Dash, Going Shopping and Falling Out of Love in a typical setlist. This illustrates how the show bridges their early-2000s breakthrough era with the more expansive, sometimes experimental sound of the recent studio work.SeatGeek overview of expected tour setlists
Where the band stands now
The next announced live date for The Strokes, based on the current worldwide calendar, is October 13, 2026 at PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, followed by October 15, 2026 at Uber Arena in Berlin as part of the Reality Awaits world tour.
The Strokes at a glance
- Act: The Strokes
- Genre: Rock / indie rock
- Origin: New York City, United States
- Active: since 1998
- Lineup: Julian Casablancas (vocals), Albert Hammond Jr. (guitar), Fabrizio Moretti (drums), Nikolai Fraiture (bass), Steve Schiltz (touring guitar)
- Label: RCA Records / Cult Records
- Key works: Is This It (2001), Room on Fire (2003), First Impressions of Earth (2006), The New Abnormal (2020)
- Current album/single: Reality Awaits, released July 24, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Reality Awaits reached number thirteen on the Billboard 200 and number eight on the UK Albums Chart in its release week in 2026.
- Next live date: October 13, 2026, Düsseldorf, PSD Bank Dome
Frequently asked questions about The Strokes
When will The Strokes play in Germany in 2026?
The Strokes are scheduled to perform at PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf on October 13, 2026 and at Uber Arena in Berlin on October 15, 2026 as part of their Reality Awaits world tour.
What is the Reality Awaits tour route?
Reality Awaits the World starts on June 12, 2026 at Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tennessee, runs across North America until September 19, 2026 and continues through European arena dates in October, ending in Dublin on October 28, 2026.
Which songs are The Strokes expected to play on the Reality Awaits tour?
SeatGeek suggests a set combining classics like Last Nite, Someday and Reptilia with more recent tracks such as The Adults Are Talking, Dine N'Dash, Going Shopping and Falling Out of Love, plus other selections from Reality Awaits.
