Electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk have announced a highly anticipated UK tour for 2026, marking their first major return to British stages in eight years. The legendary German group, whose futuristic sound has influenced generations of musicians across multiple genres, will kick off their tour on May 17, 2026, at Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre before traversing through the United Kingdom.
The tour, which concludes on June 9, 2026, at the Edinburgh Playhouse, includes performances at prestigious venues such as London’s Royal Albert Hall, where the band will perform on June 4 and 5. Other stops include Belfast, Wolverhampton’s Civic Hall, Manchester’s O2 Apollo, and Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, showcasing Kraftwerk’s enduring appeal across diverse audiences throughout the UK and Ireland. The announcement was made in collaboration with WeAre8 and Clash Live, generating significant excitement among fans.
Kraftwerk’s ambitious UK tour spans iconic venues from London’s Royal Albert Hall to Edinburgh Playhouse, celebrating their electronic legacy across Britain.
Due to overwhelming demand, organizers have added several additional UK dates to the schedule. Tickets went on sale on October 10, 2025, with many venues reporting rapid sell-outs, demonstrating the band’s remarkable staying power nearly six decades into their career. Fans can still purchase tickets through authorized sellers like ATG Tickets, though availability varies by venue and seating section.
The 2026 performances will feature Kraftwerk’s innovative multimedia experience, which first debuted at New York’s Museum of Modern Art in 2012. Many fans are setting up home studio environments to remix and prepare their own versions of Kraftwerk classics ahead of the concerts. This cutting-edge presentation combines stunning visuals with the band’s iconic electronic soundscapes, creating an immersive concert experience that goes beyond traditional live music performances. The band has ensured all compositions are properly registered with performance rights organizations to manage royalties from their multimedia presentations.
Kraftwerk, known for landmark albums like “Autobahn” and “The Man-Machine,” continues to push technological boundaries with their techno-utopian sound and futuristic themes. Their multimedia tour represents the culmination of decades of musical innovation and technological experimentation, offering audiences a glimpse into both the past and future of electronic music. The setlist is expected to showcase highlights from eight classic albums, spanning their innovative career from 1974’s “Autobahn” through 2003’s “Tour De France.”
As these performances represent Kraftwerk’s first major UK tour in nearly a decade, the exceptional demand underscores the band’s lasting significance in contemporary music and their continued ability to captivate audiences with their visionary approach to sound and spectacle.
