Foo Fighters 2026: Surprise UK & Ireland Shows, New Album 'Your Favorite Toy', Full Tour Dates & Official Merch
The Foo Fighters have exploded back into headlines in 2026 with a perfect storm of surprise intimate shows, a brand-new studio album, and a massive global tour schedule that stretches across Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand.
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Surprise Intimate Shows: London, Dublin & Manchester Go Wild
In true Foo Fighters fashion, the band announced a run of last-minute, small-venue shows:
- London – O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire (Feb 25th)
- Dublin – The Academy (Feb 23rd)
- Manchester – O2 Ritz (Feb 27th)
Tickets were available in person only, priced at £99/€99, with strict ID rules and no transfers allowed — a deliberate move to reward real fans and stop resale chaos.
For those lucky enough to get inside, this wasn't just another gig. It was a rare opportunity to see Dave Grohl and the band in venues that hold under 2,000 people — a stark contrast to the stadium scale they'll dominate later this year.
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The New Album: 'Your Favorite Toy' (Out April 24th, 2026)
Foo Fighters are set to release their 12th studio album, Your Favorite Toy, on April 24th, 2026.
The record follows 2023's emotionally charged But Here We Are and signals a sonic shift back toward explosive, high-volume energy. According to Dave Grohl, the album is packed with:
"Noisy, loud bangers that feel like the old days."
Key Album Details:
Release date: April 24th, 2026
- Includes previously released track Asking For A Friend
- Co-produced by the band and Oliver Roman
- Mixed by Mark "Spike" Stent
- First full album featuring drummer Ilan Rubin
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This album cycle feels different. It feels aggressive. Confident. Stadium-ready.
Foo Fighters Tour 2026: Full Global Rollout
After the intimate club run, the band shifts into full arena and stadium mode.
UK & Europe – Summer 2026
The headline dates include two huge nights at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, a career-defining milestone in the UK touring calendar. Read our full Anfield preview — including the NPR Tiny Desk Concert to get in the mood.
Expect:
- Stadium production
- Deep cuts + new material
- 20+ song setlists
- Major European festival appearances
- North America – Summer 2026
- A full stadium circuit across major US and Canadian cities.
Australia & New Zealand – Late 2026 / Early 2027
Recently announced dates confirm the band's continued global dominance.
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- Why 2026 Feels Like a Defining Era
Since forming in 1994 after the end of Nirvana, Foo Fighters have evolved from Grohl's one-man recording project into one of the biggest rock institutions on the planet.
Key milestones include:
- Multiple Grammy Awards
- Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- Over 32 million albums sold worldwide
- Headlining Glastonbury, Wembley Stadium, and global festivals
In 2026, the narrative is clear:
- New music
- Renewed intensity
- Intimate roots-style gigs
- Stadium-level dominance
Few bands manage to operate at both scales simultaneously.
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And that's where this moment becomes bigger than just a tour.
The Smartest Way to Gear Up for 2026
If you were in that Shepherd's Bush queue… If you're counting down to Anfield… If you're blasting "Everlong" in preparation for April 24th…
There's only one way to show up properly.
Our official Foo Fighters merchandise collection features licensed tees, hoodies, and classic logo designs that channel the raw energy of the band's new era while celebrating decades of iconic rock history.
Whether you're heading to a stadium date, watching the album drop live online, or just living in permanent Foo Fighters mode — this is tour-ready gear.
👉 Explore the full Official Foo Fighters Merch Collection here
Because when the amps get loud and the lights go up, you don't just want to be there.
You want to look like you belong there.