Interpol and Bloc Party Launch 2026 European Co-Headline Tour in Berlin
Indie rock veterans Interpol and Bloc Party kicked off their joint 2026 European tour at Berlin's Uber Arena, showcasing new material alongside classic tracks from their two decades in the music industry.
🎵MusicPhoto: NME
Key points
- Interpol and Bloc Party started their 2026 European co-headline tour in Berlin at the Uber Arena.
- Both bands performed a mix of new album tracks and 2000s classics from records like Silent Alarm and Antics.
- The tour moves through Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium before finishing the UK leg in Glasgow on December 2.
Indie rock bands Interpol and Bloc Party officially launched their massive 2026 European co-headline tour on Wednesday night (November 11) at the Uber Arena in Berlin. The joint trek celebrates more than 20 years for both groups in the music industry, following previous collaborative runs in the UK in 2004 and Australia in 2023. Opening night crowds experienced extensive setlists featuring fresh tracks from both groups alongside career-defining material.
Interpol kicked off their 15-song performance with the title track from their 2026 album, This Mirror Weighs a Ton, before mixing in older cuts from their landmark 2004 record Antics like 'C'mere', 'Evil', and 'Slow Hands'. Meanwhile, Bloc Party opened their set with '22.01.22' from their recent album Anatomy Of A Brief Romance, later treating fans to staple songs from their 2005 breakthrough debut, Silent Alarm, including 'Banquet' and 'Helicopter'. Concertgoers praised Interpol's elaborate production, highlighting the sophisticated lighting design crafted by visual creators.
The tour continues across Europe with stops in Hamburg, Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels before heading to the UK later this month. Although the original London dates at Olympia were affected by venue planning issues, Interpol has scheduled a replacement intimate show at the same location for December 4. The journey is set to conclude officially on December 2 at Glasgow's OVO Hydro.
What to watch next: The European leg runs through November 2025, with the UK dates following later in the month and wrapping up in Glasgow on December 2, 2026.
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