U2 announced the first dates for its 2027 world tour on Thursday, revealing six stadium shows across Latin America and a new single that gave the trek its name. The band confirmed the “Greatest Show On Earth World Tour” will kick off in February 2027, marking U2’s first world tour in eight years.
The announcement arrives alongside the release of “The Greatest Show On Earth,” the song that inspired the tour title.
What U2 Announced
The initial run of dates covers three cities, with support from Beck. Mexico City, São Paulo and Buenos Aires will each host two shows:
- Feb. 23, 2027 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Estadio GNP Seguros
- Feb. 26, 2027 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Estadio GNP Seguros
- March 10, 2027 – São Paulo, Brazil @ Estádio MorumBIS
- March 12, 2027 – São Paulo, Brazil @ Estádio MorumBIS
- March 23, 2027 – Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Estadio River Plate
- March 25, 2027 – Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Estadio River Plate
U2.com subscribers can access a pre-sale beginning Monday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. local time. General ticket sales open Thursday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. local time, Consequence reported.
Additional 2027 tour dates for Europe and North America are expected to be announced in the coming week, according to the outlet.
New Song And Album Details
“The Greatest Show On Earth” was co-written with longtime U2 collaborator Brian Eno. The accompanying music video, directed by Anton Corbijn, depicts a religious cult in which women perform the heavy lifting, according to Consequence.
The track is the third single from U2’s upcoming album, Carnaval De Luz, following “Silencio” and “Street of Dreams.” The album arrives Nov. 13 via Interscope.
Why This Tour Matters
The Greatest Show On Earth World Tour marks the return of drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who sat out U2’s Sphere residency in Las Vegas due to health issues, Consequence reported. His return puts the band’s full original lineup back on stage together for the first time in years on this scale.
What’s Next
The U2.com pre-sale opens Monday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. local time, with general tickets following Thursday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. local time. European and North American dates are expected to be announced within the week. Carnaval De Luz arrives Nov. 13 via Interscope.
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