Gorillaz Kick Off 2026 North American Tour in Orlando with 24-Song Set
Gorillaz, the animated band created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, launched their 2026 North American tour, dubbed The Mountain Tour, on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The opening show ran 24 songs deep, pulling from material old and new.
What happened in Orlando
According to a report by Consequence, the band opened the night with the title track from their newest album, The Mountain, before working through a set that touched all five studio eras: the self-titled 2001 debut Gorillaz, Demon Days, Plastic Beach, Humanz, and The Mountain. That spread covers more than two decades of the project's shifting sound and lineup of animated characters.
Show details
- Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, Florida, USA
- Tour: The Mountain Tour (2026 North American leg)
- Setlist: 24 songs, opening with "The Mountain"
Dates and ticket information for the rest of the tour have not been announced; fans should check Gorillaz's official accounts and website for updates.
The Mountain and the band's live format
The Mountain is Gorillaz's newest studio album and the centerpiece of this tour. Since forming in 1998, Albarn and Hewlett have built the band around four animated characters — 2-D, Murdoc, Noodle, and Russel — with live shows featuring Albarn-led musicians performing alongside the animated visuals.
Live photos and video from the show were compiled by Consequence, with photography by Ben Bentley.