Celebrating 40 years since their genesis in 1986, Pixies announce details of a headline worldwide tour for 2026 titled Pixies 40. Today, the first shows have been confirmed, beginning in the UK in May and into Europe through June and July 2026. Pixies have just announced their headline show in the 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin on Tuesday 2nd June 2026.
The major live plans will see founding members Black Francis, Joey Santiago and David Lovering, together with bassist Emma Richardson, visit cities across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy and The Netherlands to celebrate this epic milestone, including their first performance at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall.
It is fitting that the Pixies 40 shows begin in the UK, where they were first embraced by the British music press, before storming the globe. Over 35 years since their groundbreaking Platinum-certified album Doolittle catapulted the band into the UK Top Ten, and over 20 years since their celebrated reformation at Coachella, Pixies are deep into their second creative act.
Pixies 40 2026 UK / European Tour Dates
20th May – Barbican, York
21st May – Alhambra theatre, Dunfermline
25th May – Aviva Studios, Manchester
28th May – Royal Albert Hall, London
31st May – Live at the Castle, Limerick
2nd June – 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin
30th June – Zitadelle Spandau, Berlin
1st July – Parkbühne Clara-Zetkin-Park
2nd July – myticket Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt
14th July – Parco Della Musica, Milan
17th July – Maassilo, Rotterdam
18th July – Muziekcentrum, Enschede
19th July – PLT, Heerlen
Pixies
Plus special guest
Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre on 2nd June 2026!
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