Overview
- On Sept. 24 U2 announced Carnaval De Luz, a 12‑track album due in November and released the single "Silencio" with the announcement while some outlets reported Nov. 12 and the band lists Nov. 13 as the release date.
- The album closes with "Torn," a duet with Dolly Parton that sources say contains Parton's last recorded vocal, which she recorded in June and approved before her death in August.
- Garret 'Jacknife' Lee produced the record, Brian Eno co-wrote and played synths on multiple tracks, and contributors named in credits include Daniel Lanois, Johnny McDaid, Martin Garrix, Ryan Tedder and Rosalía.
- The announcement follows two surprise 2026 EPs, Days of Ash and Easter Lily, and builds on the July single "Street of Dreams" as part of a coordinated roll-out of new material.
- The Parton duet has an emotional resonance for listeners and the band, and the full release will bring U2’s total 2026 output to 24 new songs across the EPs and album.