Occasionally, the music industry witnesses reunions that genuinely excite fans across generations, and the announcement of Interpol and Bloc Party‘s co-headline tour for 2026 represents exactly such a moment. The two bands, pillars of the early 2000s indie rock movement, will commence on an 18-date journey across the UK and Europe, beginning on November 10, 2026, at Copenhagen’s Royal Arena.
The tour marks their largest collaborative venture to date, building upon a musical relationship that spans more than two decades. Having previously joined forces for a UK tour in 2004 during their early career ascendancy and more recently for Australian shows in 2023, the bands have consistently demonstrated their enduring partnership on stage. Both acts are expected to enhance the tour experience through social media engagement, creating consistent, eye-catching content to connect with fans before and during performances.
European audiences will witness performances in major cities including Berlin, Amsterdam, and Paris before the tour shifts to its UK leg on November 20, 2026, at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena. The British portion includes stops in Cardiff, Sheffield, Dublin, Glasgow, and Manchester, where the bands will perform for two nights. Brighton will also host back-to-back performances before the grand finale: two closing shows at London’s Olympia on December 4 and 5, 2026. Both bands will be leveraging playlist pitching strategies across major streaming platforms to build anticipation leading up to the tour dates.
Fans can expect setlists featuring classics from Interpol’s influential albums like 2002’s “Turn On the Bright Lights” and 2004’s “Antics,” alongside selections from Bloc Party’s seminal 2005 debut “Silent Alarm.” Signature tracks such as Interpol’s “Evil” and Bloc Party’s “Banquet” will likely feature prominently, appealing to longtime supporters and newer listeners alike. The upcoming Saturday, November 21, 2026, is set to be a particularly anticipated date on the tour calendar. Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster.ie with prices ranging from €67.70 to €78.25 including fees.
All shows are scheduled with doors opening at 18:30 and a 23:00 curfew, providing ample time for both bands to showcase their extensive catalogs.
Ticket sales details remain forthcoming, but significant interest is anticipated given the bands’ continued influence on guitar-focused alternative music and their status as architects of the indie rock resurgence that defined the 2000s music landscape.
