Foo Fighters Announce Surprise Intimate Shows in UK and Ireland
Foo Fighters have announced a trio of intimate shows across the UK and Ireland this week, including a last-minute gig in Dublin. The surprise announcement has sent fans scrambling for tickets.
Dublin Show Details
The American rock band, led by Dave Grohl, will perform at The Academy in Dublin on Monday, February 23rd, 2026 [Radio X]. Tickets for the Dublin show, as well as the other two dates, will move on sale at noon on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, and will be available in person only from the venue [Radio X].
Additional Tour Dates
Following the Dublin performance, the band will play at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, and Manchester’s O2 Ritz on Friday, February 27th, 2026 [Radio X].
New Album Announcement
The announcement of these intimate shows coincides with the news of Foo Fighters’ forthcoming album, Your Favorite Toy, set to be released on April 24th, 2026 [Radio X]. The album is a follow-up to their 2023 release, But Here We Are, and features the title track as a single.
Ticket Information
Fans hoping to attend any of the shows are advised to act quickly, as tickets are expected to sell out rapidly. Ticket information for each venue can be found at:
Foo Fighters in Dublin
The band similarly announced a last-minute gig in Dublin for tomorrow night, February 23rd, 2026 [The Journal], [MSN].