Foo Fighters
Rock fans rejoice — the Foo Fighters have officially announced their 2026 UK and European stadium / festival tour, dubbed the “Take Cover Tour 2026”. This marks the band’s first major European outing in earnest since their previous global runs. Here’s a full breakdown of what we know — and what it means.
🎸 Tour Announcement & Context
The Foo Fighters revealed on 10 November 2025 that they will embark on a 12-show European leg next summer, stretching across June and early July 2026.
The UK segment is limited (so far) to two nights at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium (June 25 & 27) — a nod to their strong UK fanbase and stadium-level ambitions.
Tickets go on general sale Friday 14 November at 10:00 local time.
Before this European leg, the band also confirmed a North American stadium tour for August–September 2026.
This makes the UK/Europe dates part of a broader global rollout.
📅 Tour Dates (UK & Europe)
Here are the confirmed dates as of now:
- June 10 2026 – Oslo, Norway @ Unity Arena
- June 12 2026 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Strawberry Arena
- June 15 2026 – Warsaw, Poland @ PGE Narodowy
- June 17 2026 – Munich, Germany @ Allianz Arena
- June 19 2026 – Paris, France @ Paris La Défense Arena
- June 25 2026 – Liverpool, UK @ Anfield Stadium
- June 27 2026 – Liverpool, UK @ Anfield Stadium
- July 1 2026 – Berlin, Germany @ Olympiastadion
- July 3 2026 – Vienna, Austria @ Ernst-Happel-Stadium
- July 5 2026 – Milan, Italy @ I-Days
- July 8 2026 – Madrid, Spain @ Mad Cool Festival
- July 10 2026 – Oeiras (Lisbon), Portugal @ NOS Alive Festival
The tour mixes arena/stadium headline shows with festival appearances (Madrid and Portugal). Notably the UK’s two dates at Anfield are the only UK shows listed so far.
🧑🎤 Line-up & Band Notes
- The Foo Fighters lineup headed by frontman Dave Grohl remains intact: Grohl, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear, Nate Mendel, Rami Jaffee.
- On drums: the band brought in Ilan Rubin (formerly of Nine Inch Nails) this year, replacing Josh Freese.
- Support acts vary by date: acts like Otoboke Beaver, Inhaler, IDLES, Die Spitz and Royel Otis are listed across the tour.
- New music: The band dropped a new single, “Asking for a Friend,” ahead of the tour announcement.
🎫 Ticketing Tips
- General on-sale begins 14 November at 10 am local time in each market.
- UK fans should move quickly: Liverpool is only two nights, so demand will be high.
- Festival dates (Madrid, Portugal) may require special festival passes rather than single-band tickets.
- Keep an eye on official band site for pre-sales, newsletters, and direct links.
- Beware of dodgy resale tickets and secondary market mark-ups.
🌍 Why This Tour Matters
- The Foo Fighters returning to Europe for a major stadium-level run signals both confidence and ambition after a period of transition (including drummer change and the passing of longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins).
- Combining headline stadium shows with festival appearances means the band can hit both core fans (who’ll go to Liverpool or Berlin) and broader festival audiences (Madrid, Portugal).
- For UK fans, the Anfield dates provide a rare opportunity — not many UK shows listed, so these may become prize tickets.
- With new music in the pipeline, this tour may serve both as a celebration of the band’s legacy and as a preview of what’s next. What to Do Next
- Visit the official Foo Fighters website for tour details & ticket links.
- Sign up for newsletters or fan clubs to access presales or exclusive offers.
- Check local venue information (Anfield, Allianz Arena, etc) for logistical details—transport, seating, etc.
- Set reminders for the on-sale date and consider waiting list/resale options if you miss initial purchase.
- Book travel/hotel early (especially for Liverpool June 25/27) while rates are favourable.
