Pixies announce 2026 European tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary
Pixies' current lineup for their 40th anniversary tour (Travis Shinn)

Pixies announce 2026 European tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary

Pixies will play 13 dates across four countries between May and July 2026, with tickets going on sale at 10am BST this Friday, September 26th. The band will play shows in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands, including a headline show at London's legendary Royal Albert Hall, marking the first time that they have played the venue.

The band released their ninth studio album, The Night the Zombies Came, last October, and the tour will follow 17 dates across Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii in late 2025. Founding members Black Francis, Joey Santiago, and David Lovering will be joined by bassist Emma Richardson, who joined the band in 2024.

The Night the Zombies Came

A statement posted by the band reads:

"40. Celebrating 40 Years of PIXIES. 2026 marks the 40th year of the bands formation. In celebration we’re pleased to announce that we’re heading back on the road. Announcing the first of many tour dates for next year."

Check out the tour dates below:

05/20 York, UK @ Barbican
05/21 Dunfermline, UK @ Alhambra Theatre
05/25 Manchester, UK @ Aviva Studios
05/28 London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall
05/31 Limerick, IR @ Live At The Caste
06/02 Dublin, IR @ Olympia
06/30 Berlin, DE @ Zitadelle Spandau
07/01 Leipzig, DE @ Parkbühne Clara-Zetkin-Park
07/02 Frankfurt, DE @ myticket Jahrhunderthalle
07/14 Milan, IT @ Parco Della Musica
07/17 Rotterdam, NL @ Maassilo
07/18 Enschede, NL @ Muziekcentrum
07/19 Heerlen, NL @ PLT


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Albert Genower

London, England

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