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U2 to play twice at Johan Cruijff Arena next year

U2 will perform two shows at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on June 5 and 6, 2026, as part of their upcoming world tour. The tour celebrates the band's 50th anniversary and supports their new album, Carnaval De Luz, featuring the support act Wolf Alice.

Irish rock legends U2 have announced their upcoming The Greatest Show On Earth World Tour, which celebrates the band's fiftieth anniversary. The tour will feature two performances in the Netherlands at the Johan Cruijff Arena on June 5 and 6, 2026. These concerts will promote their new studio album, Carnaval De Luz, which is set for release on November 13, 2026, and includes a posthumous vocal feature from Dolly Parton. The tour marks the band's first return to stadium venues since 2019.

Supporting U2 on the European leg of their journey, which kicks off in Stockholm, will be the British band Wolf Alice. Fans looking to attend the Dutch shows can purchase tickets starting next Friday, with prices ranging from 85 to 250 euros. This series of events follows the band's recent residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas and marks their first appearance in the Netherlands since their 2018 shows at the Ziggo Dome.

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