Deftones Announce 2026 European and UK Tour With Denzel Curry and Drug Church
Summary
- Deftones will tour across Europe and the UK in early 2026, with support from Denzel Curry and Drug Church.
- New album, Private Music, drops August 22 and was produced by Nick Raskulinecz.
- Presale starts July 16, with general tickets on sale July 18 via Ticketmaster.
Deftones are heading back to Europe in 2026. The Sacramento-based alternative metal band has confirmed a 15-date arena tour across Europe and the United Kingdom in support of their upcoming album Private Music.
The tour begins January 29 in Paris and wraps up February 20 at The O2 in London. Along the way, they’ll hit major cities including Berlin, Amsterdam, Manchester, and Dublin.
Joining them on the road are rapper Denzel Curry and post-hardcore group Drug Church, both slated as support acts for the full run of dates.
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New Album Incoming
Deftones’ tour announcement comes just weeks ahead of the release of their tenth studio album, Private Music, due out August 22 via Reprise/Warner. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who previously worked with the band on Diamond Eyes and Koi No Yokan, the album marks a return to a more focused, stripped-back approach.
Private Music features 11 tracks and explores themes such as nature, mental resilience, and the metaphysical. Longtime members Chino Moreno, Stephen Carpenter, Abe Cunningham, and Frank Delgado are all back, along with touring bassist Fred Sablan, who also contributed to the album.
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Tour Dates
Here are all the dates for Deftones’ 2026 Europe and UK tour:
- January 29 – Paris, France @ Adidas Arena
- January 30 – Brussels, Belgium @ Forest National
- February 1 – Hamburg, Germany @ Barclays Arena
- February 3 – Munich, Germany @ Zenith
- February 5 – Lodz, Poland @ Atlas Arena
- February 6 – Berlin, Germany @ Max-Schmeling-Halle
- February 7 – Dortmund, Germany @ Westfalenhalle
- February 9 – Stuttgart, Germany @ Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
- February 10 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ AFAS Live
- February 12 – Birmingham, UK @ BP Pulse Live
- February 13 – Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro
- February 14 – Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
- February 16 – Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
- February 18 – Cardiff, UK @ Utilita Arena
- February 20 – London, UK @ The O2
Presale and Ticket Information
General sale for the UK shows starts Friday, July 18, at 9 a.m. BST. Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster.
Several presale options are also available:
- Artist presale: Preorder Private Music at Deftones.com by July 15 at 3 p.m. to get access to presale tickets on July 16 at 9 a.m.
- O2 Priority: O2 customers in Birmingham, Manchester, and Cardiff can access tickets on July 16 at 9 a.m.
- Spotify presale: Available to users in Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, and Cardiff starting July 17 at 9 a.m.
- Live Nation presale: Applies to Birmingham and Cardiff on July 17 at 9 a.m.
- OVO presale: For Glasgow customers, starting July 16 at 9 a.m.
- Co-op presale: Applies to Manchester, also opening July 16 at 9 a.m.
Tickets for Glasgow’s OVO Hydro range from £67.80 to £81.95. Expect similar pricing across other UK venues.
About the Band
Formed in 1988, Deftones have built a reputation for blending heavy metal, alternative rock, and experimental textures. Albums like White Pony and Ohms have earned them critical acclaim and a loyal global fanbase.
Their sound mixes heavy riffs with atmospheric production and often leans into themes of introspection, surrealism, and emotional weight. Over the decades, the band has kept its core identity while gradually evolving, album by album.
Ohms, released in 2020, was praised for its balance of aggression and beauty. It also earned the band two Grammy nominations. Private Music looks set to continue that legacy.
New Faces, Old Issues
Fred Sablan, best known for playing bass with Marilyn Manson, joined Deftones as a touring bassist in 2022. He replaces Sergio Vega, who left after contract disagreements.
Vega addressed the situation in a video posted to Instagram, explaining the decision from his side after the band updated promo materials without him.
Also joining the touring lineup is Lance Jackman, a second guitarist with roots in the Sacramento scene, including bands like Eightfourseven, Horseneck, and Will Haven.
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