Damon Albarn Has a Pop at Tottenham Ahead of Gorillaz Huge UK Tour
Gorillaz are back, and Damon Albarn has already given fans a cheeky dig at Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the band’s massive UK and Ireland tour this summer. The multi-genre virtual band, known for hits like Clint Eastwood and Feel Good Inc., are gearing up to perform across the UK, with a headline show at London’s iconic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 20th, 2026.
During a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show (February 13th), Albarn performed the latest single Orange Country with Bizarrap, Kara Jackson, and sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar. Following the performance, Norton mentioned the band’s upcoming stadium gig. True to form, Albarn—an outspoken Chelsea F.C. supporter—joked about the venue: “A large music venue in North London, yeah,” sidestepping the Tottenham Hotspur name entirely.
Fans on social media have drawn comparisons to the famous Oasis gag when the Manchester City-supporting band played Old Trafford, listing it as Lancashire County Cricket Club on tickets to avoid mentioning Manchester United.
Gorillaz UK & Ireland Tour Dates – 2026
The Tottenham gig is the highlight of a busy UK summer for Gorillaz, supporting their highly anticipated new album, ‘The Mountain’, releasing March 20th, 2026. Tickets for many shows are already selling fast, with the stadium performance expected to sell out quickly. Other UK dates include warm-up shows in Bradford, before the band heads to major European festivals including:
- Electric Picnic – Ireland
- Primavera Sound – Barcelona & Porto
- Rock Werchter – Belgium
🎫 UK Arena Tour Shows – The Mountain Tour (March 2026)
🇬🇧 Manchester – Co‑op Live (20 & 21 Mar)
Multiple dates added due to demand — tickets remain listed online but with low availability across seating & standing options.
🇬🇧 Birmingham – bp pulse LIVE (22 Mar)
Limited availability reported; standard tickets are thinning out.
🇬🇧 Glasgow – OVO Hydro (24 Mar)
Tickets are showing low availability, including general admission and some premium options still visible online.
🇬🇧 Leeds – First Direct Bank Arena (25 Mar)
Some tickets still appearing on official Ticketmaster listings, though options (especially premium seats) are limited.
🇬🇧 Cardiff – Utilita Arena Cardiff (27 Mar)
Standard general ticket ballots are still listed — indicating moderate availability for this date at present.
🇬🇧 Nottingham – Motorpoint Arena (28 Mar)
Tickets visible online — availability has not been officially flagged as sold out yet.
🇬🇧 Liverpool – M&S Bank Arena (29 Mar)
Listings still live for this date on official ticket sites.
🇬🇧 Belfast – SSE Arena (31 Mar)
Still showing as active on ticket portals — suggests tickets are not fully sold out at the time of this search.
🇮🇪 Dublin – 3Arena (1–2 Apr)
Tickets are still being marketed through official ticket partners; no complete sell‑out flag as of the latest online listings.
🏟️ London – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (20 June 2026)
Major one‑off headliner show — tickets have previously been sold and may show “sold out” at certain levels now.
Availability is frequently limited, with premium or resale allocations changing rapidly through official resale channels.
📍 Most Accurate Way to Check Right Now
Go to the official Ticketmaster pages for each date (e.g. Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, etc.) to see up‑to‑the‑minute availability and seat maps.
If standard tickets are gone, official fan‑to‑fan resale (e.g., via verified re‑sale through AXS/Ticketmaster) can still show seats that become available.
‘The Mountain’ – Gorillaz’s Most Ambitious Album Yet
So far, Gorillaz have previewed six singles from the record, including:
- 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)
The album sees Albarn and co-creator Jamie Hewlett exploring new musical territory, collaborating with artists like Black Thought, Paul Simonon, Johnny Marr, The London Arab Orchestra, and more. The record was also influenced by personal experiences, including Albarn and Hewlett’s trip to India to process grief after the loss of their fathers.
Don’t Miss Gorillaz Live
Fans are already buzzing about this tour, with anticipation building for the Tottenham show. Albarn’s band will also make their US TV debut on Saturday Night Live on March 7th, 2026, with Ryan Gosling hosting, ahead of the album release and summer tour.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to Gorillaz, this tour promises a mix of stunning visuals, genre-blurring music, and iconic performances.
Don’t miss your chance to see Gorillaz live at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and across the UK this summer!
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