Manchester is very used to welcoming some of the biggest musicians in the world to the city, and that is set to continue as The Strokes have announced a world tour for 2026, including a huge show at Manchester’s Co-op Live in October.
The New York rockers have been wowing audiences with their infectious hooks and post-punk influenced sound ever since breaking out in 2001 with ‘Is This It‘. At the group’s acclaimed live shows frontman Julian Casablancas showcases his distinct vocals on favourites like Reptilia and Last Nite while his bandmates keep pace with edgy guitar riffs, thumping basslines, and pounding drum patterns.
The Strokes will hit the stage this summer on their ‘Reality Awaits‘ world tour, celebrating the release of the album of the same name, spanning North America, Canada and Europe in the autumn. The band will play London before heading back out onto the continent, returning to play Newcastle, Manchester and Dublin in late October.
With a decade-spanning collection of popular anthems at the ready, The Strokes always have fans singing along to their energetic sets on their can’t-miss tours. The five-piece has continued to rule the charts with five Top 10 albums over the course of the last decade, earning numerous awards and accolades in the process.
They’ve become one of the most iconic rock acts of the era thanks to their collection of indie jams, and fans can experience their first-rate showmanship on full display every time they tour.
The tour will see a mix of Thundercat, Hamilton Leithauser, Fat White Family supporting The Strokes, plus a special night with Cage the Elephant. Fat White Family and Alex Cameron will support in Manchester.
The Strokes Reality Awaits UK/Europe 2026 tour dates
- October 6 – London, O2 Arena
- October 11 – Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome
- October 13 – Dusseldorf, PSD Bank Dome
- October 15 – Berlin, Uber Arena
- October 17 – Bologna, Unipol Arena
- October 20 – Barcelona, Palau Sant Jordi
- October 22 – Paris, Accor Arena
- October 25 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
- October 26 – Manchester, Co-op Live
- October 28 – Dublin, 3Arena
When do tickets go on sale?
Co-op member presale starts at 10am on Wednesday 15 April, with general sale at 10am on Friday 17 April, here.