Fontaines D.C. Announce Huge 2026 UK & European Tour With Chalk

Fontaines D.C. have announced their biggest headline tour to date, with a major run of UK and European arena shows confirmed for October and November 2026. The Dublin band will take their new album Dopamine Chamber on the road, with Chalk joining them as special guests.

Quick Answer

Fontaines D.C. will tour the UK and Europe from 21 October to 27 November 2026, starting at MEO Arena in Lisbon and finishing with a huge headline show at London's The O2. The 20-date run includes shows in Spain, Italy, Serbia, Czechia, Poland, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, France and the UK. Chalk will provide support.

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Fontaines D.C. announce 2026 UK and European tour

Fontaines D.C. are taking things up another level.

Following a summer that will see the Dublin five-piece headline major festival stages including Reading, Leeds and Electric Picnic, the band have announced a huge new run of European and UK arena dates for autumn 2026.

The D.C. EU & UK Tour 2026 begins in Lisbon on 21 October, before travelling through some of Europe's biggest venues and cities. The tour will eventually arrive in the UK for six arena shows, culminating in a headline performance at The O2 in London on 27 November.

The tour arrives just after Dopamine Chamber

The timing of the tour is no coincidence.

Fontaines D.C.'s fifth studio album, Dopamine Chamber, is due for release on 16 October 2026, just five days before the first show in Lisbon. The album follows 2024's critically acclaimed Romance and marks the band's latest chapter as they continue to push their sound beyond the post-punk foundations of their earliest records.

The first taste of the new record arrived with “Marianne”, giving fans an early glimpse of the darker, more atmospheric direction of the new album.

The band have already built a formidable reputation as a live act, and the new tour will give fans across Europe and the UK their first major opportunity to hear the new material in arena-sized surroundings.

When are the Fontaines D.C. UK & European Tour 2026 dates?

Here are all 20 newly announced dates:

October 2026

21 October – Lisbon, Portugal – MEO Arena
22 October – Madrid, Spain – Movistar Arena
24 October – Barcelona, Spain – Sant Jordi Club
26 October – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
28 October – Belgrade, Serbia – Hangar Stage 1
30 October – Prague, Czech Republic – Sportovní hala Fortuna
31 October – Łódź, Poland – Atlas Arena

November 2026

2 November – Berlin, Germany – Max-Schmeling-Halle
5 November – Stockholm, Sweden – Hovet
6 November – Oslo, Norway – Oslo Spektrum
8 November – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
10 November – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
12 November – Antwerp, Belgium – AFAS Dome
13 November – Paris, France – Accor Arena

20 November – Liverpool, UK – M&S Bank Arena
21 November – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
22 November – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
24 November – Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena
25 November – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
27 November – London, UK – The O2 Arena

The newly announced run covers 14 European dates followed by six UK arena shows, making it Fontaines D.C.'s biggest headline tour to date.

What are Fontaines D.C. UK dates?

For UK fans, the November run is particularly significant.

The band will play:

• 20 November: Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
• 21 November: Manchester, AO Arena
• 22 November: Glasgow, OVO Hydro
• 24 November: Leeds, First Direct Arena
• 25 November: Birmingham, Utilita Arena
• 27 November: London, The O2 Arena

The London date is set to be the biggest show of the run, with Chalk confirmed as special guests.

The announcement follows Fontaines D.C.'s enormous UK outdoor shows in 2025, including performances at London's Finsbury Park and Manchester's Wythenshawe Park. 

Ireland dates for the new autumn tour are expected to be announced separately, so fans should keep an eye out for further news.

What is Dopamine Chamber?

Dopamine Chamber is Fontaines D.C.'s fifth studio album and follows Romance, which was released in August 2024.

The new album arrives on 16 October 2026, with physical formats including vinyl, CD and cassette available to pre-order.

The record continues what has become one of the most interesting developments in modern alternative rock: a band that began with a raw, distinctly Dublin post-punk sound continuing to expand its palette without losing its intensity.

With “Marianne” already out, the new album and the tour look set to take Fontaines D.C. into another major phase of their career.

Fontaines D.C. tickets and Dopamine Chamber

Tickets for the new tour go on general sale at 10am BST on Thursday 3 September 2026, with presales beginning on 1 September.

And if you're a Fontaines D.C. fan, Dopamine Chamber belongs firmly on the pre-order list. The new album is available across physical formats, making it an obvious addition to any Fontaines D.C. collection.

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Fontaines D.C. Tour 2026 FAQs

When is the Fontaines D.C. 2026 UK tour?

Fontaines D.C.'s UK tour takes place from 20 to 27 November 2026, with shows in Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham and London.

When is Fontaines D.C.'s new album released?

Dopamine Chamber is released on 16 October 2026.

What is the new Fontaines D.C. album called?

The band's fifth studio album is called Dopamine Chamber.

Who is supporting Fontaines D.C. on the 2026 UK tour?

Chalk are confirmed as special guests for the tour, including the London O2 show.

What are the Fontaines D.C. London tour dates?

Fontaines D.C. will play The O2 Arena, London, on Friday 27 November 2026.

Where are Fontaines D.C. playing in the UK in 2026?

The band will play Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham and London during their November 2026 UK arena tour.