Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce 2026 dates for headline tour

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds have announced a huge European headline tour as well as festival dates for 2026. 

Sharing the exciting news with fans this morning, the run will begin on June 1 at Malahide Castle in Ireland before ending at Rock En Seine in France on August 28. 

 

 

 

 

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In between, the legendary group will also be making stops in Germany, Italy, Portugal and many more promising to be a collective celebration of the Australian outfits esteemed accolades. 

With seven Top 10 UK Albums under their belt, their impact on music history but also British culture is nothing short of influential. 

Last month, Cave revealed a huge homecoming gig at Preston Park in Brighton which will be their only UK appearance. Nick Cave's connection to the city of Brighton is enduring and unique, making Preston Park 2026 a landmark moment in both the city's and the band's history.

Moreover, further European dates are set to be announced in the near future. 

What are the full dates for Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds 2026 UK and European tour? 

The full list of dates can be found below: 

JUNE
01 - Malahide Castle, Ireland
16 - Open Air an der Emslandarena, Germany
18 - Heartland Festival, Denmark
20 - Metronome Prague , Czech Republic
21 - Burg Clam, Austria
24 - Release Athens Festival, Greece
26 - La Prima Estate, Italy
28 - Live is Live, Belgium
30- Waldbühne, Berlin, Germany

JULY
06 - Jazz Open, Germany
09 - NOS Alive Festival, Portugal
14 - Festival de Nîmes, France
15 - La Belle Soirée de Vienne, France
17 - Les Vieilles Charrues, France
31 - Preston Park, UK

AUGUST
02 - Filmnächte am Elbufer, Germany
05 - Arena Pula, Croatia
07 - Donji grad Kalemegdan Fortress, Serbia
09 - Summer Well Festival, Romania
13 - Øyafestivalen, Norway
18 - Kalnai Park, Lithuania
21 - Cabaret Vert, France
23 - Königsplatz, Germany
25 - Kunst!Rasen, Germany
28 - Rock En Seine, France

How can I get tickets for Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds 2026 UK and European tour? 

Tickets for some of the dates are already on sale, however the majority are being dropped at 10am BST on Friday 10 October. Click here for more information.