On Tuesday, November 3, U2 will play a special BBC Music event in central London. On November 13, the band will perform new songs from Carnaval De Luz in addition to music from its entire discography.
The performance will be videotaped in front of a small group of people in an indoor location. The venue has not been disclosed by the BBC; ticket buyers will find out on the day. A BBC Audiences ballot will be used to purchase a small number of tickets, and it will conclude at midnight on Thursday, October 29.
Quick Fact
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Artist | U2 |
| Event | Special Live Music Performance |
| Location | Central London, United Kingdom |
| Performance Date | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
| New Music | Songs from Carnaval De Luz |
| Additional Performance | November 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Undisclosed Indoor Location |
| Ticket Information | Limited Tickets Through Audience Ballot |
| Ballot Deadline | October 29, 2026 |
| Television Broadcast | BBC Two, Late November 2026 |
| Radio Broadcast | November 30, 2026, 7 pm to 9 pm UK Time |
| Special Programme | Tracks of My Years with Vernon Kay |
| Streaming Platforms | BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer |
The concert will be shown on BBC Two on a U2 programming night in late November. On Monday, November 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. UK time, BBC Radio and BBC Sounds will broadcast the concert along with a fresh band member interview. Following airing, the shows will also be accessible on BBC Sounds and iPlayer.
Additionally, U2 will collaborate with Vernon Kay on Tracks of My Years, selecting ten tracks related to their personal and professional life. On Sunday at 6 a.m., that program will be accessible on BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.
