The Strokes - Reality Awaits world tour hits Berlin in October
Published on 08/19/2026 at 07:58 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Strokes return to German arenas in 2026 as part of their Reality Awaits world tour. According to a Live Nation listing, the band will perform at Berlin’s Uber Arena on October 15, 2026, and at Düsseldorf’s PSD Bank Dome two days earlier as part of a broader European leg.
German dates anchor the 2026 tour
Germany gets a prominent place on the itinerary, with a show at the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf on October 13, 2026, followed by a concert at the Uber Arena in Berlin on October 15, 2026, both confirmed by Ticketmaster and Eventim listings as part of the Reality Awaits tour.
The Uber Arena’s own event page notes that doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. on October 15, underscoring that the Berlin date is positioned as a full-scale arena night in the capital with high demand indicated by German ticketing platforms.
An expansive world tour through 2026
The German concerts are embedded in a larger tour that starts in June 2026 at US festivals such as Bonnaroo and stretches across North America, Japan and Europe before ending in late October, according to a detailed route published by Northern Transmissions and other outlets Northern Transmissions tour overview.
After summer shows in cities like Chicago, Toronto, San Francisco and Vancouver, the band heads to Europe in October with arena stops at London’s The O2, Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome, Düsseldorf’s PSD Bank Dome, Berlin’s Uber Arena, Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi, Paris’ Accor Arena and UK arenas in Newcastle and Manchester, before closing the run in Dublin.
Tour, charts and new album by The Strokes
Fans who want to keep track of The Strokes’ tour dates, chart moves and album news can find more coverage and background here.
The new album Reality Awaits
The Strokes are touring in support of their seventh studio album Reality Awaits, released on July 24, 2026 via Cult Records and RCA, marking their first full-length since 2020’s The New Abnormal according to US rock radio reports and album announcements WDHA album report.
The record was recorded in Costa Rica with producer Rick Rubin, and features nine tracks including the singles Going Shopping, Falling out of Love and album cuts like Psycho Shit, Dine N’Dash, Lonely in the Future and Going to Babble On, blending their early-2000s guitar sound with more pronounced synth and vocal processing.
Where the band stands now
The next confirmed live date for The Strokes is October 15, 2026, at the Uber Arena in Berlin as part of the Reality Awaits tour, followed two days earlier by Düsseldorf, with further shows scheduled across Europe through late October.
The Strokes at a glance
- Act: The Strokes
- Genre: Indie rock / garage rock revival
- Origin: New York City, United States
- Active since: 1998
- Lineup: Julian Casablancas (vocals), Nick Valensi (guitar), Albert Hammond Jr. (guitar), Nikolai Fraiture (bass), Fabrizio Moretti (drums)
- Label: Cult Records / RCA Records
- Key works: Is This It (2001), Room on Fire (2003), First Impressions of Earth (2006), The New Abnormal (2020)
- Current album/single: Reality Awaits, released July 24, 2026; singles Going Shopping and Falling out of Love
- Charts / certifications: Reality Awaits reached number 11 on the Official German Albums Chart and entered the Billboard 200 at number 13 in 2026 according to international chart overviews.
- Next live date: October 15, 2026 – Berlin, Uber Arena
Frequently asked questions about The Strokes
When will The Strokes play in Berlin in 2026?
The Strokes are scheduled to play the Uber Arena in Berlin on October 15, 2026, as part of their Reality Awaits tour, with doors at 6:00 p.m. and showtime at 7:00 p.m.
What German dates are confirmed for The Strokes in 2026?
Two German shows are confirmed for 2026: October 13 at the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf and October 15 at the Uber Arena in Berlin, both listed by German ticketing services and Live Nation.
What album are The Strokes touring behind in 2026?
In 2026, The Strokes are touring behind their seventh studio album Reality Awaits, released via Cult Records and RCA and recorded with producer Rick Rubin in Costa Rica.
Which singles from Reality Awaits have been released?
The band has released at least two singles from Reality Awaits so far: Going Shopping, which arrived in April 2026, and Falling out of Love, unveiled in mid-May 2026, both setting the tone for the album’s sound.
How does Reality Awaits compare to earlier Strokes albums?
Reality Awaits continues the melodic, guitar-driven approach of The New Abnormal while leaning further into new wave textures and heavier use of vocal effects, showing a more polished but still recognizably Strokes sound.
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