The announcement of the Radiohead, Massive Attack and Portishead: NOCTURNE CIRCUIT TOUR has sent shockwaves through the alternative and trip-hop world, uniting three of the most influential and sonically fearless acts of the modern era. This tour promises an immersive, late-night experience built on atmosphere, tension, and emotional depth, blending Radiohead’s experimental edge with Massive Attack’s cinematic heaviness and Portishead’s haunting intimacy. Fans can expect a carefully curated journey rather than a standard concert, where sound, visuals, and mood work together to create something closer to a living art installation.
The NOCTURNE CIRCUIT TOUR is designed as a slow-burning exploration of darkness and beauty, drawing from decades of groundbreaking material. Radiohead’s layered electronics and fractured melodies will intersect with Massive Attack’s bass-driven trip-hop landscapes, while Portishead’s fragile, noir-inspired sound adds a deeply human pulse. Rather than competing for attention, the three acts reportedly collaborated on the flow of the show, ensuring seamless transitions and shared moments that blur the lines between individual performances.
Visually, the tour is expected to lean heavily into minimalism and shadow, with stark lighting, abstract projections, and a restrained color palette that reflects the name “Nocturne Circuit.” Early hints suggest extended instrumental passages, reworked arrangements, and rare deep cuts alongside iconic tracks, making each night feel unpredictable and alive. This approach positions the tour not just as a reunion of legends, but as a statement on where experimental music can still go in a live setting.
The revealed tour route confirms a carefully selected list of global cities, emphasizing iconic venues known for acoustics and atmosphere. The tour will travel through London, Manchester, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Rome, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Mexico City, São Paulo, Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney, and Melbourne. Each city is slated for a single, meticulously produced night, reinforcing the idea that NOCTURNE CIRCUIT is meant to be experienced, not repeated.
According to the official announcement, the NOCTURNE CIRCUIT TOUR will begin on May 14, 2026, in London, before concluding on September 22, 2026, in Tokyo, marking one of the most ambitious and artistically unified tours of the decade.
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