Gorillaz extend Cracker Island live cycle with 2026 festival return
Published on 07/28/2026 at 10:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Gorillaz continue to tour around their current album Cracker Island with fresh European festival plans for summer 2026. According to German festival listings, the virtual band is confirmed as a headliner for Hurricane Festival in Scheeßel, Lower Saxony, anchoring a new run of shows in Germany and beyond.
Hurricane 2026 and the German anchor
The key date for fans in Germany is Hurricane Festival in Scheeßel, a long-running three-day event held on the Eichenring site between Hamburg and Bremen. Gorillaz are billed as one of the festival headliners, bringing their full live band and animation visuals back to a German main stage for the first time since their 2023 arena and festival appearances.
Hurricane traditionally takes place in late June, and the 2026 edition is expected to follow that pattern, giving German-based fans a prime early-summer opportunity to see Gorillaz without traveling abroad. The booking positions Damon Albarn's project alongside other international acts from rock, pop and electronic music, underlining their continued status as a festival draw across Europe.
Further European festivals on the route
Beyond Hurricane, the 2026 live cycle for Gorillaz includes additional festival commitments in continental Europe and the UK, extending the touring momentum of the Cracker Island era. Recent festival rosters list the band for at least one major event in the UK and further mainland dates, keeping their summer calendar dense.
These festival slots mirror the strategy of the 2022-2023 campaign, when Gorillaz paired headline arena shows with appearances at Primavera Sound in Barcelona and All Points East in London. For German-based fans, this means realistic options to combine the Hurricane date with short trips to neighboring countries for additional shows.
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How Cracker Island shapes the current show
The current live production is built around the eighth studio album Cracker Island, released on February 24, 2023 via Parlophone and Warner. The record features collaborations with Thundercat, Tame Impala, Stevie Nicks, Bad Bunny, Beck and others, translating into a guest-heavy setlist when schedules allow.
In Germany, Cracker Island entered the Offizielle Deutsche Charts and confirmed the band’s steady audience in the market, even as physical album sales decline overall. The title track with Thundercat and the single New Gold with Tame Impala and Bootie Brown provide central peaks in the live set, framed by older favorites like Clint Eastwood and Feel Good Inc.
Where the act stands now
Gorillaz remain active as a touring and recording project, with their next confirmed appearance being the headlining slot at Hurricane Festival in Scheeßel, Germany in summer 2026, and further European festivals expected around that date.
Gorillaz at a glance
- Act: Gorillaz
- Genre: Alternative rock, art-pop, electronic
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1998
- Lineup: Damon Albarn (vocals, multi-instrumentalist), animated members 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, Russel Hobbs; various live and studio collaborators
- Label: Parlophone, Warner Records
- Key works: Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), Humanz (2017), Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez (2020)
- Current album/single: Cracker Island, released February 24, 2023
- Charts / certifications: Demon Days reached the German album Top 10 and earned multi-Platinum status in several markets; Cracker Island entered the German album chart upon release.
- Next live date: Summer 2026, Scheeßel (Germany), Hurricane Festival main stage
Frequently asked questions about Gorillaz
Are Gorillaz playing in Germany in 2026?
Yes, Gorillaz are confirmed as a headliner for Hurricane Festival in Scheeßel, Germany, in summer 2026, bringing their Cracker Island-era live show to a major German stage.
Which album are Gorillaz currently touring?
The band’s present live set revolves around the 2023 studio album Cracker Island, which features guests such as Thundercat, Tame Impala, Stevie Nicks, Bad Bunny and Beck on key tracks.
How important is Germany for Gorillaz?
Germany is a core market: albums like Demon Days and Cracker Island have both entered the Offizielle Deutsche Charts, and the 2026 Hurricane Festival headliner slot underscores their ongoing pull with German festival audiences.
This article is based on publicly available festival and chart information for Gorillaz, including German festival listings and chart databases.
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