Radiohead has confirmed their return to the stage with their first tour in seven years, scheduled for winter 2025 across several major European cities.
The band will perform four-night residencies in Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen, and Berlin, marking a highly anticipated reunion for fans. These will be Radiohead’s first shows since 2018, following the conclusion of their tour for A Moon Shaped Pool.
Drummer Philip Selway explained in a statement that the idea for a reunion came after casual rehearsals in 2024, which rekindled the band’s shared musical chemistry. He noted, “After a seven-year pause, it felt really good to play the songs again.” For now, the confirmed dates are the only ones announced, though Selway left the door open for potential future shows.
Fans hoping to attend will need to pre-register through Radiohead’s official website to access tickets. In an effort to curb scalping, the band will prioritize ticket allocations based on proximity to the venues. Each UK ticket will include a £1 donation to the Live Trust, supporting grassroots music venues, while €1 from European tickets will go to Médecins Sans Frontières, with the band matching the total.
However, the tour announcement has been met with backlash from pro-Palestinian campaigners. The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel has called for a boycott of Radiohead’s tour, citing guitarist Jonny Greenwood’s performances in Tel Aviv during the Gaza war. The group criticized the band’s perceived silence on the conflict, calling for them to “convincingly distance” themselves from Greenwood’s actions.
Greenwood had performed with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa in Tel Aviv in 2024, amid heightened tensions, sparking controversy. He later condemned both Hamas and the Israeli government’s actions.
The issue follows earlier controversy surrounding frontman Thom Yorke. In October 2024, he walked off stage during a solo show in Melbourne after an audience member shouted pro-Palestinian remarks. “Come up here and say that,” Yorke responded before ending the concert. In a May 2025 statement, Yorke condemned both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas, calling for the end of violence and rejecting claims that his silence equated to complicity. He emphasized that his music has always opposed “extremism or dehumanisation.”
In July, guitarist Ed O’Brien also addressed the band’s stance, writing on Instagram: “My brothers abhor what is going on in Gaza.” He argued that public silence does not reflect indifference, but rather discomfort with social media as a platform for such discussions.
Despite political tensions, the band’s tour remains one of the most anticipated events of the year, though no new album has been confirmed.
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