Alternative rock pioneers Pixies have officially announced their highly anticipated 2026 tour, marking an impressive 40 years since the band’s formation in Boston, Massachusetts. The extensive tour will take the influential group across the United Kingdom and several European countries, giving fans numerous opportunities to celebrate this significant milestone with the band.
The UK leg of the tour includes confirmed performances at York Barbican on May 20, followed by a show at Dunfermline Alhambra Theatre in Scotland on May 21. The band will then travel to Manchester’s Aviva Studios on May 25 before concluding their British dates at the prestigious London Royal Albert Hall on May 28.
These venues were carefully selected for their cultural significance and capacity to accommodate the band’s dedicated following.
Following their UK performances, Pixies will commence on the European portion of their anniversary celebration, with shows scheduled across Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Italy. The European dates, which will likely follow immediately after the UK shows, will focus on major venues throughout these countries, continuing through various months in 2026.
Pixies’ European leg expands their 40th anniversary celebration to iconic venues across Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Italy throughout 2026.
The tour will feature a lineup combining original members with new talent. Frontman Black Francis (vocals, guitar), guitarist Joey Santiago, and drummer David Lovering—all founding members—will be joined by Emma Richardson, who has served as bassist and backing vocalist since 2024, replacing the band’s previous bass players. Fans can expect to hear their iconic alternative anthems including “Where Is My Mind?” and “Here Comes Your Man” alongside tracks from their latest album.
Venue selection for the tour reflects the band’s enduring popularity, with a mix of theaters and concert halls chosen to create varied audience experiences across multiple countries. The band has committed to comprehensive soundcheck procedures at each venue to ensure optimal acoustic quality and performance conditions for these special anniversary shows.
According to the band’s official website, no tour dates are currently scheduled, making this announcement a surprising development for fans who have been awaiting news of upcoming performances.
The announcement, made through the band’s official website, emphasizes the 40th anniversary branding and suggests additional dates may be confirmed later.
This celebratory tour reinforces the Pixies’ continued influence on the alternative rock scene four decades after their formation, providing long-time fans and newcomers alike the opportunity to experience these milestone performances in an enhanced atmosphere befitting such a significant anniversary. The band plans to run pre-save campaigns for exclusive live recordings from the tour, allowing fans to access content before its official release.
