Buckle up, Royal Blood fans – your summer just got a whole lot more electrifying! Brighton's finest export is back with a bang, announcing three explosive live dates in Margate, Southampton, and Guildford for 2026. And get this: these shows will be the perfect setting to unleash fresh new material, with Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher promising to "play you a couple of new songs" – the ultimate tease for their die-hard fanbase.
The buzz has been building since Royal Blood's social media posts hinted at new music on the horizon. And we've just had a glimpse of what's to come: an Instagram clip that's left fans salivating in anticipation. It seems this is no drill – the band is indeed gearing up for a sonic comeback, hot on the heels of their critically acclaimed 2023 album 'Back To The Water Below', which earned NME's seal of approval as "a powerful return to form".
The excitement among fans is palpable, and it's easy to see why: these shows will offer a chance to experience Royal Blood's unique sound in all its glory, with the bonus of brand-new music to get stuck into. And for those who can't wait, pre-sale access begins on June 25 – just sign up to their mailing list by midnight that night and you'll be ready to roll.
General ticket sales kick off on June 26 at 10am BST, so mark your calendars and get set to secure your spot. These shows will be a celebration of Royal Blood's decade-long reign as one of the UK's most beloved bands – who can forget their meteoric rise from pub gigs to Glastonbury headliners in just 18 months?
As bassist Mike Kerr so eloquently put it, songs have a way of becoming "meaningful portal[s] back into that era" for fans. And with new music on the way, we can't wait to see what the future holds for this unstoppable duo.