NME NEWS: The legendary Depeche Mode has officially announced their βRainbow Tour 2026β, sending waves of excitement across the globe as fans prepare for what promises to be one of the most visually stunning and emotionally charged tours in recent memory. Set to kick off in early June 2026, this summer spectacle will travel through over 30 cities worldwide, bringing the bandβs timeless sound, powerful performances, and signature dark-electronic energy to life like never before.
The βRainbow Tourβ celebrates Depeche Modeβs enduring legacy β a career spanning over four decades filled with innovation, introspection, and influence. The band promises a mesmerizing blend of new material from their most recent projects and classic anthems such as Enjoy the Silence, Personal Jesus, Just Canβt Get Enough, and Never Let Me Down Again. Fans can expect a masterfully crafted setlist that bridges the past and the present, embracing both nostalgia and evolution.
According to the bandβs official statement, each concert will feature state-of-the-art visuals, immersive light shows, and exclusive stage designs that embody the βrainbowβ theme β symbolizing unity, diversity, and the emotional spectrum of human experience. βWe want to create a space where every color, every emotion, and every fan feels seen,β said frontman Dave Gahan, hinting at surprises and collaborations that will make this tour βthe most meaningfulβ in their career.
The tour will begin in London, before heading to major cities such as Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, New York, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. The European leg will dominate June and July, while the North American run is set for August and September. Asia and Australia will follow in October, closing what could easily be described as Depeche Modeβs grandest global journey yet.
Tickets are set to go on sale Friday, November 15, 2025, with fan pre-sales opening earlier that week. Early demand is already breaking records, with venues preparing for immediate sell-outs.
With their signature fusion of melancholy, rhythm, and hope, Depeche Modeβs Rainbow Tour 2026 stands as a beacon for fans worldwide β a celebration of musicβs power to unite across generations and emotions. One thing is certain: when the lights dim and the first notes echo through the arena, the world will once again remember why Depeche Mode remains a timeless force in music hi
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