German electronic pioneers Kraftwerk have officially announced their return to the UK and Ireland in 2026 with a new run of shows under their Multimedia Tour banner. The upcoming series will be their first headline tour of the region since 2017.The band is led by founding member Ralf Hütter. Kraftwerk recently completed multiple performances across North America in 2025, including an appearance at Coachella. They also played a one-off headline set at the Forever Now Festival in Milton Keynes. Now, Kraftwerk are all set to bring their production back to British and Irish venues for a stretch of concerts in May and June 2026. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostKraftwerk announced the tour via an official Instagram post, captioning:"KRAFTWERK MULTIMEDIA TOUR 2026. TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER AT 9 AM. SIGN-UP TO THE PRE-SALE FOR EARLY ACCESS FROM WEDNESDAY 08 OCTOBER. SIGN-UP HERE/LINK IN BIO FOR ACCESS: http://gigst.rs/Kwsu"These newly announced concerts are part of Kraftwerk's ongoing Multimedia series, which first launched in 2012 at New York's Museum of Modern Art. The performances combine 3D visuals with their career-spanning live sets.Complete itinerary for Kraftwerk's 2025-26 showsKraftwerk Multimedia tour (UK and Ireland 2026 dates)Sunday, May 17, 2026, Dublin, Bord Gais Energy TheatreMonday, May 18, 2026, Belfast, Waterfront HallThursday, May 21, 2026, Wolverhampton, Civic HallFriday, May 22, 2026, Manchester, O2 ApolloMonday, May 25, 2026, Glasgow, Royal Concert HallWednesday, May 27, 2026, Stockton, GlobeFriday, May 29, 2026, Sheffield, City HallSaturday, May 30, 2026, Brighton, CentreMonday, June 1, 2026, Bristol, BeaconTuesday, June 2, 2026, Bournemouth, International CentreThursday, June 4, 2026, London, Royal Albert HallFriday, June 5, 2026, London, Royal Albert HallSunday, June 7, 2026, Liverpool, Empire TheatreMonday, June 8, 2026, Nottingham, Royal Concert HallTuesday, June 9, 2026, Edinburgh, PlayhouseKraftwerk 2025 European dates ahead of UK tourThe UK and Ireland shows will follow the following 2025 European leg:Saturday, October 18, 2025, Shanghai, Celebili Music FestivalTuesday, November 11, 2025, Nürnberg, MeistersingerhalleThursday, November 13, 2025, Rostock, Stadthalle in RostockSunday, November 16, 2025, Riga, PalladiumMonday, November 17, 2025, Vilnius, Compensa HallTuesday, November 18, 2025, Tallinn, Alexeia KontserdimajaThursday, November 20, 2025, Helsinki, Finlandia Hall (18:00)Thursday, November 20, 2025, Helsinki, Finlandia Hall (21:45)Sunday, November 23, 2025, Oslo, Sentrum SceneMonday, November 24, 2025, Copenhagen, K.B. HallWednesday, November 26, 2025, Braunschweig, Volkswagen HalleThursday, November 27, 2025, Chemnitz, StadthalleFriday, November 28, 2025, Hamburg, CCH1Sunday, November 30, 2025, Bochum, Ruhr CongressMonday, December 1, 2025, Frankfurt, JahrhunderthalleTuesday, December 2, 2025, Amsterdam, AFAS LiveThursday, December 4, 2025, Lingen, EmslandarenaSaturday, December 6, 2025, Chemnitz, StadthalleTuesday, December 9, 2025, Berlin, Uber Eats Music HallWednesday, December 10, 2025, Berlin, Uber Eats Music HallThursday, December 11, 2025, Leipzig, Quarterback Immobilien ArenaSaturday, December 13, 2025, Bielefeld, Seidensticker HalleSunday, December 14, 2025, Düsseldorf, Mitsubishi Electric HallMonday, December 15, 2025, Düsseldorf, Mitsubishi Electric HallWednesday, December 17, 2025, Bern, FesthalleSaturday, December 20, 2025, München, ZenithSunday, December 21, 2025, Salzburg, Grosses FestspielhausPresale and ticket details for 2026 showsGeneral sale: Friday, October 10, 2025, at 9 am local time via the official band websitePresale sign-up: Opens on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, via Gigst.rs/KwsuTickets will be available through Ticketmaster and authorized regional outlets.Also Read: Pitbull 2026 'I'm Back!' UK and Ireland tour: Presale, dates, venues, and more explored"They're getting a fat cheque": Internet reacts as George Michael estate endorses Taylor Swift's use of 'Father Figure' in new album