U2 Announce First World Tour in Eight Years, Launching in Mexico City in 2027
Irish rock band U2 have announced their first global tour in eight years, titled The Greatest Show On Earth. The tour opens in Mexico City in February 2027 and continues into 2028. The news was first reported by industry trade newsletter IQ Index, published by IQ Magazine, on October 15, 2026.
What was announced
Choosing Mexico City as the opening stop signals that Latin America is the focus for the early leg of the tour, though the full routing has not been detailed yet.
Tour details so far
- Tour name: The Greatest Show On Earth
- Opening show: Mexico City, February 2027
- Tour span: 2027 through 2028
- Venue, full dates, ticket prices and on-sale times: not yet announced — check U2's official channels for updates
What we don't know yet
Beyond the opening city and the general 2027–2028 window, no other tour stops, venues, or ticketing information have been confirmed. Fans hoping for additional dates will need to wait for an official announcement from the band.
Also in this industry brief: AEG expands into France
The same edition of IQ Index reported that live entertainment giant AEG has acquired French promotion company Auguri Productions, a move aimed at strengthening AEG's presence in the French market and folding Auguri's roster of artists into AEG's international touring network.