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Foo Fighters Announce 2026 European "Take Cover Tour"
11/10/2025, 8:12:57 PM
Overview of the Tour
Foo Fighters have officially announced their "Take Cover Tour 2026," which will feature 12 shows across Europe and the UK from June 10 to July 10, 2026. The tour marks the band's return to large venues following their previous "Everything Or Nothing At All" tour in 2024. Notable stops include two nights at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, as well as performances in Oslo, Stockholm, Warsaw, Munich, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Milan, Madrid, and Lisbon.
Tour Itinerary
The tour will kick off on June 10, 2026, at Oslo's Unity Arena and conclude on July 10 at the NOS Alive Festival in Oeiras, Portugal. The complete itinerary is as follows:
- June 10: Oslo, Norway - Unity Arena
- June 12: Stockholm, Sweden - Strawberry Arena
- June 15: Warsaw, Poland - PGE Narodowy
- June 17: Munich, Germany - Allianz Arena
- June 19: Paris, France - Paris La Défense Arena
- June 25: Liverpool, UK - Anfield Stadium
- June 27: Liverpool, UK - Anfield Stadium
- July 1: Berlin, Germany - Olympiastadion
- July 3: Vienna, Austria - Ernst-Happel-Stadium
- July 5: Milan, Italy - I-Days
- July 8: Madrid, Spain - Mad Cool Festival
- July 10: Oeiras, Portugal - NOS Alive Festival
Support Acts
The tour will feature a diverse lineup of support acts, including Royel Otis, Inhaler, IDLES, Otoboke Beaver, Fat Dog, and Die Spitz, with specific acts varying by venue.
Background on Recent Changes
This tour follows the recent addition of Ilan Rubin as the band's drummer, who replaced Josh Freese after Freese's departure in May 2025. Rubin, previously of Nine Inch Nails, made his debut with Foo Fighters during a surprise show in September 2025. The band has been actively engaging with fans through a series of intimate club shows leading up to the tour announcement.
Official Statements
Dave Grohl expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming tour, stating, “Since our return to the stage in San Luis Obispo... we have been reminded of why we love and are forever devoted to doing this Foo Fighters thing.” He emphasized the band's commitment to reconnecting with fans and delivering powerful performances.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the European leg of the "Take Cover Tour 2026" will go on sale on November 14, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time, with a limit of six tickets per customer.
Why It Matters
The "Take Cover Tour 2026" represents a significant moment for Foo Fighters as they continue to navigate the aftermath of the loss of their longtime drummer, Taylor Hawkins, who passed away in March 2022. The tour not only showcases their resilience but also highlights their ongoing evolution as a band with new music and a refreshed lineup.
Upcoming Events
Following the European tour, Foo Fighters are set to embark on a North American stadium tour starting August 4, 2026, in Toronto, concluding on September 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. This tour will feature Queens of the Stone Age as the supporting act for most dates.
