Tortoise
Tortoise will begin a four-date European tour on Nov 1, 2026 in Glasgow, followed by two shows in Dublin and a final date in London on Nov 4. The band is also slated to appear at Xiami Music & Arts Festival later in 2026 and at the MIRA festival in Barcelona on Nov 6-7. Recent lineup announcements have highlighted these festival slots as part of the band’s 2026 live itinerary.
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Fan buzz
6 signals since Apr 2026.
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How the buzz has moved since April.
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6 rumors and reports plotted.
- Rumor, Apr 22
- New dates, May 31
- Festival, Sep 2
Tour dates
4 shows across the UK & Ireland.
- Nov1
Glasgow
Queen Margaret Union · 7:00 PM
Queen Margaret Union · 7:00 PM
- Nov2
Dublin
The Button Factory · 7:30 PM
Just addedThe Button Factory · 7:30 PM
Just added - Nov3
Dublin
The Button Factory · 7:30 PM
The Button Factory · 7:30 PM
- Nov4
London
Hackney Church · 7:00 PM
Hackney Church · 7:00 PM
What's next
New dates, legs, festivals and music on the horizon.
1mo agoThe Cardigans, Tortoise, The Horrors & more light up Xiami Music & Arts Festival 2026 — festival report1mo ago · bandwagon.asia · Xiami Music & Arts Festival returned to the shores of Aranya for its fifth edition, bringing together artists…
Official4mo agoTortoise Announce North American Tour Dates4mo ago · avantmusicnews.com · Tortoise have announced a run of North American tour dates beginning June 25, 2026 at Ruins at Knockdown Cent…
Official4mo agoTortoise to Tour U.S. and Canada4mo ago · pitchfork.com · The Chicago post-rockers will stop in Los Angeles, Montréal, Boston, and more over the coming months
Official4mo agoWarm Love Cool Dreams Festival, The Salt Shed, Chicago, US, May 23-24, 20264mo ago · undertheradarmag.com · The 2026 edition of Warm Love Cool Dreams festival took place at the Salt Shed in Chicago last month with per…
Official4mo agoLe Guess Who? announces 2026 initial lineup & guest curators4mo ago · brooklynvegan.com · The forward-thinking Netherlands festival includes Dirty Three, Yasuaki Shimizu, Shabaka, Tortoise, aja monet…
Official
About Tortoise
Chicago-based post-rock collective Tortoise blends intricate guitar work, jazz-inflected rhythms, and electronic textures into expansive instrumental pieces that have defined the modern experimental rock landscape. Their live shows are celebrated for immersive soundscapes, improvisational passages, and a meticulous attention to sonic detail, earning them a reputation as one of the most compelling concert experiences in the genre. Tortoise will embark on a four-date European tour in November 2026, opening at Queen Margaret Union in Glasgow on Nov 1, continuing with a two-night run at The Button Factory in Dublin on Nov 2-3, and concluding at Hackney Church in London on Nov 4.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tortoise touring in 2026?
Yes. Tortoise has 4 upcoming shows, starting November 1, 2026 at Queen Margaret Union, Glasgow.
When is Tortoise's next concert?
Tortoise's next scheduled show is November 1, 2026 at Queen Margaret Union, Glasgow.
How do I find out when Tortoise announces a tour?
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