U2 share “The Greatest Show On Earth” and dates in Latin America

ByJohn

U2 have shared their new single “The Greatest Show On Earth”, and have announced the first dates of their 2027 world tour. The song is the latest preview of “Carnival of Light”their sixteenth studio album, which will be released on November 13. The song, co-written by U2 and Brian Enotalks about a couple struggling to keep faith in each other, and in themselves. The song comes accompanied by an official video clip directed by Anton Corbijnfilmed in the California desert, with black and white images that show the band as a masked religious sect in which the women do all the work.

U2 have also confirmed the first concerts of their 2027 world stadium tour, which will take place in Mexico City, São Paulo and Buenos Aires in February and March, with beck as opening act Tickets will go on general sale on Thursday, October 22, while U2.com subscribers will be able to access a pre-sale on Monday, October 19. According to the statement, more dates for the United Kingdom, Europe and North America will be announced in the coming weeks, and the band is also working on their return to the stage in Ireland.

The tour will mark the band’s return to major concerts after concluding their residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas in early 2024, with drummer Larry Mullen Jr. back on stage after undergoing surgery. The closing theme “Carnival of Light”titled “Torn”, collects the last recorded performance of Dolly Partonwhile another song on the album, “The Mirror Maker (Rosalía)”, is dedicated to the artist.

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