Get Ready! Gorillaz are finally hitting North America in 2026 with a massive tour! After a nearly four-year hiatus from extensive touring across the continent, the beloved virtual band, fronted by Damon Albarn, is gearing up to bring their unique sound and visual spectacle to fans. This isn't just any tour; it's a grand return in support of their latest album, The Mountain, set to drop this fall. Imagine experiencing brand-new tracks live, alongside all the hits you love!
But here's where it gets interesting: This tour was originally slated for 2023. Why the delay? The band cited “scheduling conflicts and circumstances beyond our control” for the postponement. This news came hot on the heels of their electrifying Coachella performance, where they wowed the crowd with surprise guests like Bad Bunny and Beck, all while celebrating their album Cracker Island. It makes you wonder, what exactly were those 'circumstances' that were so out of their control? Could it have been something more than just a scheduling hiccup?
And this is the part most people miss: The tour kicks off on September 17th in sunny Orlando, Florida, and will wind its way through the United States and Canada, culminating on Halloween night in the vibrant city of Seattle, Washington. They've even managed to squeeze in a festival appearance at Atlanta’s Shaky Knees Festival! Most of these dates will feature incredible support from the talented Little Simz and the legendary Deltron 3030, promising a full night of amazing music.
Here's the full itinerary for The Mountain Tour:
- September 17: Orlando, FL – Kia Center (&^)
- September 18: Miami, FL – Kaseya Center (&^)
- September 20: Atlanta, GA — Shaky Knees Festival
- September 23: Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center (&^)
- September 26: Washington, DC – Capital One Arena (&^)
- September 27: Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (&^)
- September 29: New York, NY – Madison Square Garden (&^)
- October 1: Boston, MA – TD Garden (&^)
- October 3: Montreal, Quebec – Bell Centre (&^)
- October 4: Toronto, Ontario – Scotiabank Arena (&^)
- October 6: Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena (&^)
- October 7: Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena (&^)
- October 8: Chicago, IL – United Center (&^)
- October 15: Austin, TX – Moody Center (&^)
- October 16: Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena (&^)
- October 18: Denver, CO – Ball Arena (&^)
- October 20: Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center (&^)
- October 22: Glendale, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center (&^)
- October 24: Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum (^)
- October 25: San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena (^)
- October 28: Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena (&^)
- October 30: Portland, OR – Moda Center (&^)
- October 31: Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena (&^)
Key:
* & indicates performances with Little Simz
* ^ indicates performances with Deltron 3030
This tour is a huge deal for Gorillaz fans, especially after the unexpected cancellation back in 2023. Does this extended delay and the vague reason for cancellation make you more or less excited for the tour? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
