Foo Fighters and The Strokes Announce Explosive 2026 Global Tour — “This Is the Concert of the Century! Dates and Cities Revealed…”
Rock fans, prepare for the ultimate musical collision. Two of the most influential rock bands of the 21st century — Foo Fighters and The Strokes — have officially announced a groundbreaking 2026 Global Tour, a joint venture that promises to redefine what a live rock experience can be. Titled “This Is the Concert of the Century,” the tour will traverse continents, electrify stadiums, and unite generations of fans under one explosive banner of pure, unfiltered rock energy.
The announcement dropped early Thursday morning through a cinematic teaser on both bands’ official social media accounts, featuring fiery visuals, a roaring crowd, and the unmistakable sounds of Foo Fighters’ “Everlong” blending seamlessly into The Strokes’ “Reptilia.” Within minutes, the news ignited the internet — hashtags like #FooStrokes2026 and #ConcertOfTheCentury began trending globally as fans from Tokyo to Toronto celebrated the dream collaboration no one saw coming but everyone desperately wanted.
According to the official press release, the 2026 Global Tour will kick off on April 18, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, before heading to New York City, London, Paris, Berlin, São Paulo, Sydney, and Tokyo, among dozens of other major cities. The run will include over 45 shows across five continents, making it one of the largest and most ambitious tours either band has ever undertaken. Both acts will share headlining duties, alternating closing sets each night to keep every show unique and unpredictable.
Frontman Dave Grohl, never one to hold back excitement, said in a statement, “We’ve played with legends, we’ve shared stages with heroes, but teaming up with The Strokes? This is going to be chaos in the best way possible. Two bands, one mission: to blow the roof off every stadium we touch.” Meanwhile, Julian Casablancas of The Strokes echoed that sentiment, adding, “Foo Fighters bring the thunder; we bring the weird. Together, it’s going to be something the world’s never seen. This isn’t just a concert — it’s a movement.”
The tour’s creative concept has been described as a “celebration of eras” — merging the raw energy of 2000s alternative rock with the grunge spirit of the 1990s. Setlists are rumored to include not only classics like “Best of You,” “Learn to Fly,” “Last Nite,” and “Juicebox,” but also a few collaborative performances that will showcase both bands on stage together. Insiders hint at a potential joint song recorded specifically for the tour, an anthem fans are already speculating about online.
Fans can expect an immersive production unlike anything either band has done before. Industry insiders describe a massive multi-screen visual setup, pyrotechnics inspired by Foo Fighters’ iconic “The Pretender” video, and retro-futuristic light art reminiscent of The Strokes’ early 2000s aesthetic. Each show will be a full-scale rock spectacle — a fusion of grit, nostalgia, and innovation.
Tickets for the Foo Fighters x The Strokes 2026 Global Tour will go on sale Friday, November 15, with exclusive presales available for fan club members and early-access packages that include VIP soundcheck experiences and limited-edition tour merchandise. Given the response so far, every date is expected to sell out within hours. Promoters have already hinted at the possibility of adding more shows in Asia and South America to meet overwhelming demand.
Music critics are calling it “the most ambitious rock partnership of the decade.” For a generation raised on both the arena-sized anthems of Foo Fighters and the stylish rebellion of The Strokes, this tour feels like the ultimate full-circle moment. It’s not just two iconic bands sharing a bill — it’s a cultural convergence, a salute to the music that shaped millions, and a declaration that rock is far from dead.
As the countdown begins, fans are already preparing for what promises to be an unforgettable year in live music. From the pounding drums of Grohl to Casablancas’ effortlessly cool vocals, the 2026 Global Tour stands as a reminder that when legends unite, history doesn’t just repeat — it roars back louder than ever.
Get ready. The concert of the century is coming.
