Pixies celebrate 40 years since their formation with the announcement of the global Pixies 40 Tour, marking four decades of influence, volume, and unmistakable identity. The first dates land across the UK and Europe in 2026, beginning in May and including a landmark appearance at London’s Royal Albert Hall, a fitting moment for a band whose early embrace by the British music press helped spark their worldwide ascent.
Founding members Black Francis, Joey Santiago, and David Lovering are joined by bassist Emma Richardson for a run that reflects both history and momentum. From the raw invention of ‘Come On Pilgrim’ and ‘Surfer Rosa’ to the era-shaping impact of ‘Doolittle’ and a prolific second creative chapter, Pixies continue to define alternative rock on their own terms.
Renowned for live performances that favor intensity over spectacle, Pixies remain a band best experienced at full volume. The Pixies 40 Tour honors their past while reaffirming why their music still resonates across generations, delivering the same explosive energy that reshaped rock stages more than four decades ago.
Pixies 40 2026 UK and European Tour Dates:
May 20 – York @ Barbican
May 21 – Dunfermline @ Alhambra Theatre
May 25 – Manchester @ Aviva Studio
May 28 – London @ Royal Albert Hall
May 31 – Limerick @ Live at the Castle
June 2 – Dublin @ Olympia
June 30 – Berlin @ Zitadelle Spandau
July 1 – Leipzig @ Parkbühne Clara-Zetkin-Park
July 2 – Frankfurt @ myticket Jahrhunderthalle
July 14 – Milan @ Parco Della Musica
July 17 – Rotterdam @ Maassilo
July 18 – Enschede @ Muziekcentrum
July 19 – Heerlen @ PLT