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Korn Announces First UK and European Headline Tour in Over a Decade
3/18/2026, 1:12:29 AM
Overview of the Tour
Korn, the influential nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, has announced their first headline tour in the UK and Europe in over ten years. This tour will commence on October 18, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany, and will feature a total of nineteen dates across various cities. Following their notable performance at the Download Festival in 2025, the tour marks a significant return for the band to these regions.
The tour itinerary includes stops in major cities such as Munich, Cologne, and Paris, before heading to the UK and Ireland for performances in Leeds, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Dublin, and London. The European leg will conclude in Milan, Italy, on November 21, 2026. Joining Korn on this tour will be British metalcore band Architects, along with Youth Code for the first half of the tour and Pixel Grip for the latter half.
Tour Dates
The complete list of tour dates is as follows:
- October 18: Stuttgart, Germany - Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
- October 19: Munich, Germany - Olympiahalle
- October 21: Cologne, Germany - Lanxess Arena
- October 23: Paris, France - Accor Arena
- October 26: Leeds, UK - First Direct Arena
- October 28: Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena Birmingham
- October 30: Newcastle, UK - Utilita Arena Newcastle
- October 31: Manchester, UK - AO Arena
- November 2: Dublin, Ireland - 3Arena
- November 4: London, UK - The O2
- November 8: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome
- November 9: Antwerp, Belgium - AFAS Dome
- November 11: Hamburg, Germany - Barclays Arena
- November 13: Hanover, Germany - ZAG Arena
- November 14: Berlin, Germany - Uber Arena
- November 16: Prague, Czech Republic - O2 Arena Prague
- November 17: Krakow, Poland - Tauron Arena
- November 19: Vienna, Austria - Wiener Stadhalle
Official Statements & Responses
Tickets for the tour will go on sale on March 20, 2026, at 8 AM local time, with pre-sale options available starting March 17. Korn's recent activities suggest they have been working on new music, with a follow-up to their 2022 album "Requiem" expected sometime in 2026.
Criticism & Opposition
While the announcement has been met with excitement from fans, some critics have pointed out that the long gap between tours may indicate a lack of consistent engagement with their European audience. However, the band's return is seen as a positive step towards reconnecting with their fanbase.
What's Next
In addition to the European tour, Korn is scheduled to headline the Sick New World festival alongside System Of A Down in April 2026 and will embark on a South American tour with Spiritbox starting in May. This series of performances indicates a robust year ahead for the band as they continue to build on their legacy in the metal genre.
