The Strokes have officially announced their return to the global stage, confirming a extensive 2026 world tour in support of their forthcoming seventh studio album, Reality Awaits. The announcement, made on April 13, 2026, follows the band’s high-profile performance at the first weekend of Coachella and marks their most significant touring effort in years, encompassing dates across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Japan.
The Reality Awaits World Tour Itinerary
The tour is scheduled to commence on June 12 at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. The North American leg will feature stops at major venues, including a two-night residency at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado and a return to Milwaukee’s American Family Insurance Amphitheater, marking the band’s first appearance in the city in 15 years. The North American run concludes on September 20 at the Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey, before the group transitions to their European and international dates in October, including performances at London’s The O2 and the Accor Arena in Paris.
New Sound and Production
Reality Awaits, which is set for a June 26 release via Cult Records and RCA Records, serves as the band’s first full-length project since 2020’s The New Abnormal. The album was recorded in Costa Rica under the guidance of producer Rick Rubin. Fans received an early look at the band’s evolving sonic direction last week with the release of the lead single, “Going Shopping,” which was the only new track integrated into their recent Coachella setlist.
Ticketing and Support Acts
The band has curated a diverse lineup of supporting acts for the tour, including Thundercat, Cage the Elephant, Hamilton Leithauser, Fat White Family, Alex Cameron, and ÖLÜ. Tickets for the general public are scheduled to go on sale on Friday, April 17. Fans interested in early access can register via the band’s official website for artist presales, which begin on Wednesday, April 15.
The scale of this tour suggests a strategic push to cement the band’s relevance in the modern music landscape, with the collaboration with Rick Rubin signaling a departure from their previous production cycles and a focus on long-term commercial sustainability for their seventh studio era.