Gorillaz ‘The Mountain’ (2026): Release Date, Tracklist, Collaborators & UK Tour Details
Gorillaz return in 2026 with their most expansive project in years: ‘The Mountain’, released March 20th, 2026. With a major UK & Ireland arena tour already underway and a landmark London stadium headline set for June, the album arrives at peak momentum for the Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett-led collective.
For fans searching for Gorillaz new album 2026, The Mountain tracklist, or Gorillaz UK tour dates, here is everything confirmed so far.
‘The Mountain’ – Release Date & Context
Album title: The Mountain
Release date: March 20, 2026
Format: Studio album
Supporting tour: UK & Ireland Arena Tour + London stadium show
The album follows 2023’s Cracker Island and continues Gorillaz’s established model of cross-genre collaboration, global influences, and high-profile guest features.
The project was partly shaped by personal events. Damon Albarn has spoken about travelling to India with co-creator Jamie Hewlett after both lost their fathers. Albarn described swimming in the Ganges in Varanasi and scattering his father’s ashes there — experiences that informed the emotional tone and sonic direction of the record.
Confirmed Singles from ‘The Mountain’
Six tracks have been released ahead of the album:
- The Hardest Thing
- Orange County
- The God Of Lying (feat. Idles)
- The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)
- The Manifesto (feat. Trueno & Proof)
- Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman & Yasiin Bey)
“Damascus” notably features Syrian Bedouin music icon Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey. The track received a live preview during the Together For Palestine charity concert at Wembley Arena, organised by Brian Eno.
Full List of Featured Collaborators
As with previous Gorillaz records, The Mountain includes a diverse guest roster:
- Black Thought
- Paul Simonon
- Johnny Marr
- Gruff Rhys
- Asha Bhosle
- Asha Puthli
- The London Arab Orchestra
- Demon Strings
- Chris Storr
- James Copus
- Matthew Gunner
The collaborative approach remains central to Gorillaz’s DNA — blending hip-hop, electronic, indie rock, orchestral textures, and global musical traditions.
2026 UK & Ireland Tour – Supporting ‘The Mountain’
The album is supported by a major UK & Ireland arena run in March and April 2026, followed by the band’s biggest UK headline show to date at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 20, 2026.
Confirmed UK arena stops include:
- Manchester – Co-op Live
- Birmingham – bp pulse LIVE
- Glasgow – OVO Hydro
- Leeds – First Direct Arena
- Cardiff – Utilita Arena
- Nottingham – Motorpoint Arena
- Liverpool – M&S Bank Arena
- Belfast – SSE Arena
Demand has been high across multiple cities, with several dates reporting limited availability.
In addition, Gorillaz are scheduled to appear on Saturday Night Live on March 7th, 2026, marking their debut on the iconic US programme.
What ‘The Mountain’ Means for Long-Time Fans
For fans who discovered Gorillaz through Demon Days or Plastic Beach, this album continues the band’s evolution rather than revisiting nostalgia. Early singles suggest:
- Expansive orchestration
- Politically charged lyrical themes
- Middle Eastern and South Asian sonic influences
- A balance between electronic production and live instrumentation
It reinforces Gorillaz as one of the few projects capable of operating simultaneously in mainstream pop culture, underground music circles, and global political discourse.
Gorillaz 2026: Album + Tour Momentum
With:
- A March album release
- Immediate arena tour support
- A 62,000+ capacity London stadium headline
- Major TV exposure
2026 is shaping up to be one of the most significant Gorillaz cycles in recent years.
For fans heading to Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow or the Tottenham show, this album will form the backbone of the live setlist alongside classics like Clint Eastwood, Feel Good Inc., and On Melancholy Hill.
Explore Official Gorillaz Merch
With hype building around The Mountain and the UK tour, now is the perfect time to gear up.
👉 Browse our official Gorillaz merch collection — including graphic tees, accessories, and album-inspired pieces — and get ready for the 2026 shows.