The Strokes have responded to overwhelming ticket demand by adding a second London O2 Arena show to their highly anticipated 2026 'Reality Awaits' UK tour. This expansion comes as the New York indie rock icons prepare for their first full-scale tour across the UK and Ireland in two decades.
"It will mark the band's first full tour in the UK in 20 years," noted music journalist Alex Rigotti in the original announcement.
The additional performance is scheduled for October 7, 2026, following their previously announced October 6 date at the same venue. The tour announcement follows the band's confirmation of their forthcoming album 'Reality Awaits,' their first studio release in six years, set to debut on June 26, 2026.
Recorded with legendary producer Rick Rubin in Costa Rica and completed across various international locations, the album has generated significant anticipation among fans worldwide. The accompanying global tour will include stops in Newcastle's Utilita Arena, Manchester's Co-op Live, and Dublin's 3Arena throughout October 2026.
Support acts for select dates include Thundercat, Cage the Elephant, Hamilton Leithauser, Fat White Family, Alex Cameron, and ÖLÜM, creating diverse lineups across the international tour schedule.
General ticket sales for the newly added London date begin on April 17, 2026, at 10 AM local time. The tour represents a major return for the band, whose last comprehensive UK tour occurred in the mid-2000s, making these performances particularly significant for long-time followers of the influential rock group.