DEVO and The B-52s announce huge co-headline UK shows for summer 2026

DEVO and The B-52s have announced two massive co-headline shows, taking place in the UK next summer.

Announced today (Friday November 28), the new dates will see the New Wave legends come together for a gig at The O2 in London on June 20, and at Manchester’s AO Arena on June 21.

Both bands have previously embarked on their respective farewell tours in the past few years, but later decided to keep playing live after joining forces on Saturday Night Liveand reigniting demand from fans.

The two UK dates come as an extension to their ‘Cosmic De-Evolution Tour’, which has already seen them take to stages across the US and Canada. For The B-52s, it will be their first time performing live in the UK since 2019, and for DEVO, it comes after the alt icons headed out on their ‘50 Years of De-Evolution Tour’ in 2023.

Joining the two bands at the London and Manchester shows will be Scottish punk legends The Rezillos and fellow New Wave artist Lene Lovich.

Tickets go on sale next Friday (December 5) at 10am GMT. Visit here for tickets and find a list of new shows below.