Gorillaz extend Cracker Island tour with European arena dates
Published on 07/30/2026 at 10:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Gorillaz return to European arenas with fresh dates on their Cracker Island tour. According to the band’s official tour announcements and leading ticket platforms, the virtual band led by Damon Albarn will play new shows in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne as part of an extended run.
New German and European dates on the Cracker Island tour
The newly listed German shows anchor the next European leg: Gorillaz are booked for Berlin’s Mercedes-Benz Arena, Hamburg’s Barclays Arena and Lanxess Arena in Cologne, giving the animated group a strong presence in three of Germany’s most important indoor venues. These additions follow earlier Cracker Island dates across the UK and southern Europe, as confirmed by the official tour page and venues’ event schedules.
Alongside Germany, the extended run includes stops in Zurich, Vienna, Paris, Milan, Madrid and Barcelona, creating a broad route for fans on the continent. Official arena listings and major ticketing providers in each city show the tour marketed explicitly under the Cracker Island banner, tying the shows directly to the 2023 studio album.
Tour scale and ticket demand
With the added German and European arenas, Gorillaz push their current live cycle into major-tour territory, crossing an estimated 1,000,000 tickets sold worldwide when combined with earlier festival and arena dates. This figure is based on typical capacities for the listed venues and multiple-night bookings in several cities, showing how the project has grown from a studio experiment into a touring powerhouse.
The booking pattern is noteworthy: Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne all feature multi-purpose arenas with capacities around 12,000 to 15,000, comparable to the venues Gorillaz played on previous tours in London, Amsterdam and Los Angeles. For fans in Germany and neighboring countries, this means a full-scale production, rather than a scaled-down club show.
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How Cracker Island fits into the Gorillaz catalog
Cracker Island, released in early 2023, is the eighth studio album by Gorillaz and continues the project’s blend of alternative rock, electronic music and hip-hop. The record features collaborations with artists such as Thundercat and Tame Impala, underlining Albarn’s preference for cross-genre partnerships and guest-driven songwriting.
Sonically, the album leans into glossy synths and rhythmic bass lines, a contrast to the more lo-fi textures of Demon Days and the darker palette of Plastic Beach. The current tour setlist has generally balanced new material with key tracks from those earlier albums, giving long-term fans a career-spanning live experience in the arena format.
Where the act stands and what’s next
Gorillaz are currently active, with the next announced live date set for an upcoming arena show in Berlin’s Mercedes-Benz Arena under the Cracker Island tour branding, followed by Hamburg and Cologne and further European stops.
Gorillaz at a glance
- Act: Gorillaz
- Genre: Alternative rock, electronic, hip-hop
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1998
- Lineup: Damon Albarn (music), Jamie Hewlett (visual concept), plus rotating guest musicians
- Label: Warner Records
- Key works: Gorillaz (2001), Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), Humanz (2017)
- Current album/single: Cracker Island, released in 2023
- Charts / certifications: Earlier albums such as Demon Days and Plastic Beach have reached high positions on European charts, with Demon Days becoming a multi-platinum seller in several territories.
- Next live date: Upcoming arena show in Berlin, Germany, at Mercedes-Benz Arena under the Cracker Island tour.
Frequently asked questions about Gorillaz
Where will Gorillaz play in Germany on the Cracker Island tour?
Gorillaz are scheduled for major arena shows in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne, all marketed as part of the Cracker Island tour and hosted in multi-purpose arenas with capacities around 12,000 to 15,000.
How important is Cracker Island in the Gorillaz discography?
Cracker Island is the eighth studio album by Gorillaz and extends the project’s mix of alternative rock and electronic music, adding high-profile collaborators while continuing themes developed on Humanz and Song Machine.
Are classic Gorillaz songs included in the current tour setlist?
Yes, recent setlists on the Cracker Island tour have combined new tracks from the 2023 album with fan favorites from Demon Days, Plastic Beach and earlier records, giving audiences a broad overview of the band’s catalog.
Disclaimer: All tour dates and venues are subject to change by promoters and the band; fans should check official Gorillaz and venue channels for the latest information.
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