Gorillaz will bring their acclaimed live show to 3Arena Dublin on 1 April 2026 as part of their tour for the new album The Mountain. The virtual band, known for hits like “Feel Good Inc.” and “Clint Eastwood,” combines music, animation, and special guests in their iconic performances. With ticket demand expected to be high, fans are urged to prepare ahead of the 19 September 2025 sales launch.
Summary: Key Points
- Gorillaz will perform at 3Arena in Dublin on 1 April 2026, promoting their ninth album The Mountain.
- Tickets go on sale 19 September 2025 and are expected to sell out quickly due to the venue’s limited capacity and high demand.
- Known for blending visual art and live music, their energetic and immersive shows attract fans worldwide.
Gorillaz announce Dublin date on 2026 arena tour
Get ready, Dublin. Gorillaz are coming back to town, and they are bringing their genre-blurring spectacle with them. The BRIT and GRAMMY Award-winning virtual band will take over the 3Arena on 1 April 2026, as part of their newly announced live tour supporting their upcoming album, The Mountain.
Formed in 1998 by Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz has never played by the rules. From the animated personas of 2-D, Murdoc, Noodle and Russel, to hits like "Feel Good Inc." and "Clint Eastwood", the group has rewritten the definition of a band. Blending alternative rock, hip-hop, electronica and anything else they fancy, they have become a fixture of the global music scene.
Their live shows? A surreal mix of digital art, blistering energy and surprise guest appearances. I still remember the 2018 tour gig when Albarn, mid-song, chatted with the animated 2-D as if it was just another bandmate – surreal and brilliant. If Dublin’s set delivers half that energy, we are in for a wild ride.
With their ninth album slated for March 2026, the buzz around The Mountain is only growing louder. Fans are speculating on forums and Reddit threads about potential collabs and the sonic direction of the new tracks. Will it echo the melancholy of Plastic Beach, or dive into the experimental chaos of Song Machine? Time will tell, but either way, the live debut in Dublin will be one to watch.
The band’s influence stretches beyond music. They were one of the first to truly exploit the virtual band concept – blending visual storytelling, social commentary and a healthy dose of absurdity. In fact, according to NME’s retrospective, Gorillaz paved the way for artists exploring avatar-led performances today.
Set in the heart of the Docklands, the 3Arena is no stranger to iconic gigs – and with Gorillaz rolling in, queues will not just be long, they may be mythical.
The countdown is on, and if past tours are anything to go by, demand will be heavy. Let us explore what you need to know to be ready before tickets disappear faster than Noodle in the Stylo video.
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