Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Set for Monumental 2026 European Tour
Homecoming Show in Brighton Marks UK-Exclusive Date in Preston Park
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of headline shows and major festival appearances, kicking off on June 10 at Malahide Castle in Ireland and concluding on August 28 at Rock en Seine in France. The tour will span over fifteen countries, including Germany, Greece, France, and a special one-off UK show in Brighton.
Brighton Homecoming
The UK-exclusive date is already sold out: Friday 31 July 2026 at Preston Park, Brighton. This isn’t just a tour stop—it’s a deeply personal moment for Cave, whose connection with Brighton has been long-standing and profound.
Described as a landmark moment for the city, the Preston Park show promises to be a highlight of the summer calendar, drawing fans from across the country for a singular performance on home soil.
Summer of Wild God
The 2026 tour follows the widespread success of Wild God, the band’s 2024 critically acclaimed album and the sold-out tour that followed. The new shows will span Cave’s entire four-decade catalogue, combining fan favourites with material from Wild God, a record that earned Top 10 spots across Europe.
Renowned for their electrifying live performances, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have solidified their place as one of the world’s most thrilling live acts. This unmissable European run will follow their upcoming Australian tour in early 2026.
2026 European Dates
Wednesday 10 June – Malahide Castle, Ireland
Tuesday 16 June – Open Air an der Emslandarena, Germany
Thursday 18 June – Heartland Festival, Denmark
Saturday 20 June – Metronome Prague, Czech Republic
Sunday 21 June – Burg Clam, Austria
Wednesday 24 June – Release Athens Festival, Greece
Friday 26 June – La Prima Estate, Italy
Sunday 28 June – Live is Live, Belgium
Tuesday 30 June – Waldbühne, Berlin, Germany
Monday 6 July – Jazz Open, Germany
Thursday 9 July – NOS Alive Festival, Portugal
Tuesday 14 July – Festival de Nîmes, France
Wednesday 15 July – La Belle Soirée de Vienne, France
Friday 17 July – Les Vieilles Charrues, France
Friday 31 July – Preston Park, UK (SOLD OUT)
Sunday 2 August – Filmnächte am Elbufer, Germany
Wednesday 5 August – Arena Pula, Croatia
Friday 7 August – Donji grad Kalemegdan Fortress, Serbia
Sunday 9 August – Summer Well Festival, Romania
Thursday 13 August – Øyafestivalen, Norway
Tuesday 18 August – Kalnai Park, Lithuania
Friday 21 August – Cabaret Vert, France
Sunday 23 August – Königsplatz, Germany
Tuesday 25 August – Kunst!Rasen, Germany
Friday 28 August – Rock en Seine, France
Further dates are expected to be announced. For ticket details and updates, visit nickcave.com.
Live Lineup
Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Colin Greenwood, Jim Sclavunos, George Vjestica,
Larry Mullins, Carly Paradis
