Overview
- The band unveiled Carnaval De Luz Presents: The Greatest Show On Earth on Thursday with a kickoff set for Feb. 23, 2027 at Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros.
- Six initial Latin American dates were confirmed, with two shows in Mexico City, two in São Paulo and two at Buenos Aires’ Estadio River Plate, and more European, North American and Irish dates promised.
- U2 released the new single “The Greatest Show On Earth” alongside the announcement, a track co-written with Brian Eno that arrives with an Anton Corbijn‑directed video.
- Tickets are being handled through U2.com with a subscriber presale beginning Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. local time and general sales starting Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. local time.
- The tour supports Carnaval De Luz, due Nov. 13, 2026, features Beck as support for the announced shows, credits guest contributions from Rosalía and Dolly Parton on the album, and marks U2’s first stadium tour-scale run since 2019.