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Radiohead Announces 2025 European Tour After Seven-Year Hiatus
9/6/2025, 12:47:20 PM
Overview of the Tour Announcement
Radiohead, the influential English rock band, has confirmed a series of 20 concerts across five European cities, marking their first tour since 2018. The tour will take place from November to December 2025, with performances scheduled in Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen, and Berlin. The announcement has generated excitement among fans, as it signifies the band's return to live performances after a lengthy hiatus.
Tour Dates and Ticketing Information
The tour will kick off on November 4, 2025, at the Movistar Arena in Madrid, followed by shows in Bologna at the Unipol Arena, London at The O2, Copenhagen at the Royal Arena, and Berlin at the Uber Arena. Each city will host four consecutive shows. The complete list of dates is as follows:
- Madrid, Spain: November 4, 5, 7, 8
- Bologna, Italy: November 14, 15, 17, 18
- London, UK: November 21, 22, 24, 25
- Copenhagen, Denmark: December 1, 2, 4, 5
- Berlin, Germany: December 8, 9, 11, 12
To purchase tickets, fans must register on Radiohead's official website between September 5 and September 7, 2025. Successful registrants will receive an unlock code by September 10, allowing them to buy tickets starting September 12. Each fan can purchase a maximum of four tickets for one concert.
Background and Context
Radiohead's last tour supported their 2016 album, *A Moon Shaped Pool*, which concluded in August 2018. Since then, band members have engaged in various solo projects, including Thom Yorke's work with The Smile and several film soundtracks. The band has not officially announced a hiatus but has been largely inactive as a group since their last performance.
Drummer Philip Selway noted the band's reunion was spurred by a desire to reconnect with their musical identity. He stated, “Last year, we got together to rehearse, just for the hell of it. After a seven-year pause, it felt really good to play the songs again and reconnect with a musical identity that has become lodged deep inside all five of us.”
Criticism and Opposition
Despite the excitement surrounding the tour, the pro-Palestine BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement has called for a boycott of Radiohead's 2025 tour. The group criticizes the band for not apologizing for their 2017 performance in Tel Aviv and has expressed discontent with Jonny Greenwood's past collaborations with Israeli musicians.
Official Statements and Responses
In their announcement, Radiohead emphasized their commitment to fair ticket distribution, stating that a greater share of tickets would be allocated to those living near the concert venues. The band aims to reduce competition from bots and ticket scalpers through their registration system.
What's Next
As the tour approaches, fans are hopeful for additional announcements regarding future performances or new music. The band has hinted that this tour could be the beginning of more extensive activities, although no specific plans have been confirmed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Last year, we got together to rehearse, just for the hell of it. After a seven year pause, it felt really good to play the songs again and reconnect with a musical identity that has become lodged deep inside all five of us.” — Philip Selway, Drummer, Radiohead
- “For now, it will just be these ones but who knows where this will all lead.” — Philip Selway, Drummer, Radiohead
