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Entertainment · October 15, 2026

U2 Announces ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ Global Stadium Tour for 2027, Kicking Off in Latin America

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U2 has announced a 2027 global stadium tour titled 'Carnaval De Luz presents: The Greatest Show On Earth.' The tour is set to begin on February 23 in Mexico City and will initially feature six dates across Latin America, including stops in São Paulo and Buenos Aires. This announcement coincides with the release of the band’s new single of the same name and the unveiling of a music video directed by Anton Corbijn. The tour supports their upcoming album, Carnaval De Luz, which is scheduled for release on November 13, 2026.

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  • The tour title is 'Carnaval De Luz presents: The Greatest Show On Earth.'
  • The tour begins February 23, 2027, in Mexico City.
  • The first six announced dates are in Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina).
  • The tour is produced by Live Nation.
  • A new single titled 'The Greatest Show on Earth' was released alongside the tour announcement.
  • Anton Corbijn directed the music video for the new single, filmed in the California desert.
  • North American and European tour dates are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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  • Beck is the opening act for the Latin American tour dates.
  • The album 'Carnaval De Luz' is due for release on November 13, 2026.
  • The new album features collaborations with Brian Eno, Martin Garrix, Daniel Lanois, Ryan Tedder, and Dolly Parton.
  • The tour marks a return to stadiums following U2's 40-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
  • Tickets for the Latin American dates go on sale to the general public on October 22, 2026.
  • Bono described the new song as his favorite on the album and a 'reason to stay in the band.'
  • The band's last stadium tour was 'The Joshua Tree Tour' which ended in 2019.

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