From U2 to King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: The hottest tours announced this week
Several major acts have announced tours for 2027, including DIIV, Noah Kahan, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Bruce Dickinson and U2. The plans span world, stadium and festival dates, giving fans a broad set of live shows to anticipate.
DIIV will play 47 dates in support of their fifth album, while Kahan’s 31-date stadium tour includes three nights at Wembley. King Gizzard will tour Europe and the UK in June, and Dickinson has several European festival appearances planned. U2 will bring their “Greatest Show On Earth” tour to the UK and Europe; Everything But The Girl have announced dates alongside a new album, while The Doobie Brothers will play eight Las Vegas residency shows.
In short
- DIIV announced a 47-date world tour.
- Noah Kahan’s 31-date stadium run includes three Wembley shows.
- U2 and King Gizzard also have 2027 dates planned.
Explained simply
Tour announcements are plans for artists to perform live in different cities, often to support an album or mark a particular phase of their career. A tour may include large stadium concerts, smaller venue shows or festival appearances, where several acts perform on the same bill.
The artists named here span several generations and styles, from Irish rock band U2 and US singer-songwriter Noah Kahan to Australian group King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Their schedules also differ: some involve long runs of dates across countries, while others include selected festival performances or a short residency in one city.
These announcements matter to fans planning ahead, as dates and venues determine where and when they can see an act. They also show how musicians use live performances to connect with audiences and bring new or familiar music to the stage.