GORILLAZ ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE UK TOUR WARM-UPS AT BRADFORD LIVE
Global phenomenon Gorillaz will visit Bradford for the first time in the band’s history, staging two exclusive warm-up shows at Bradford Live on 13 and 14 March 2026. The dates will see Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett bring their BRIT and Grammy-winning band to the city’s magnificent newly restored art-deco venue, located at the heart of the UK City of Culture.
The Bradford performances are the only intimate UK shows ahead of the band’s full arena tour, offering fans a rare opportunity to experience Gorillaz in a limited-capacity setting. Tickets are on sale now.
The shows follow the release of Gorillaz’ brand-new studio album, The Mountain, out 27 February 2026 on the band’s new label KONG, and will officially launch the band’s UK & Ireland tour, which begins in Manchester on 20 March 2026.
GORILLAZ – THE MOUNTAIN TOUR | UK & IRELAND
21 Mar – Manchester, Co-op Live (support from Sparks, Trueno)
21 Mar – Manchester, Co-op Live (support from Sparks, Trueno)
22 Mar – Birmingham, bp pulse LIVE (support from Sparks, Trueno)
24 Mar – Glasgow, OVO Hydro* SOLD OUT
25 Mar – Leeds, First Direct Arena*
27 Mar – Cardiff, Utilita Arena* SOLD OUT
28 Mar – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena*
29 Mar – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena*
31 Mar – Belfast, SSE Arena* SOLD OUT
01 Apr – Dublin, 3Arena* SOLD OUT
02 Apr - Dublin, 3Arena*
20 Jun – London – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (support from Sparks, Trueno)
*support from Trueno only
Full tour details and tickets available at Gorillaz.com
ABOUT THE MOUNTAIN
Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, The Mountain is a richly layered, expansive sonic landscape spanning 15 tracks and capturing the band’s celebrated collaborative spirit. The album features an exceptional list of contributors including Ajay Prasanna, Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash, Anoushka Shankar, Asha Bhosle, Asha Puthli, Bizarrap, Black Thought, Gruff Rhys, IDLES, Jalen Ngonda, Johnny Marr, Kara Jackson, Omar Souleyman, Paul Simonon, Sparks, Trueno and Yasiin Bey.
The record also features voices from revered past collaborators including Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Dennis Hopper, Mark E Smith, Proof and Tony Allen. The Mountain is described as a playlist for a party on the border between this world and whatever happens next, exploring the journey of life and the thrill of existence.
HOUSE OF KONG – LOS ANGELES (FEB–MAR 2026)
Following last year’s acclaimed London run, the House of Kong immersive exhibition will open in Downtown Los Angeles at Rolling Greens for a limited four-week engagement, running 26 February – 19 March 2026.
The exhibition will be accompanied by two very special U.S. performances at the Hollywood Palladium on 22 and 23 February 2026, where Gorillaz will perform The Mountain in full with the live band and special guests under the watchful presence of Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D.
Exhibition tickets are on sale now.
