Fans of Gorillaz and legendary hip-hop pioneers De La Soul were sent into a wave of excitement this week after the two iconic acts officially revealed plans for a massive 2026 end-of-year farewell tour. The announcement quickly spread across social media, with longtime listeners celebrating the reunion while also reflecting on the impact both groups have had on music culture. For many, the tour represents more than just another set of shows — it’s the closing chapter of one of the most unique musical collaborations of the past two decades.
The connection between Gorillaz and De La Soul goes back to one of the band’s most famous songs, Feel Good Inc., a track that helped define the sound of the early 2000s. Ever since that collaboration, the two acts have shared stages at festivals and special events around the world. Now, with this newly announced farewell run, fans will have the chance to experience that chemistry live once again as they perform some of their most beloved songs together in front of thousands of fans.
According to early tour information released by the band’s team, the farewell run will begin on October 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California, before moving across major North American cities. Stops include October 14 in San Francisco, October 18 in Seattle, October 22 in Chicago, and October 26 in Toronto. Each concert is expected to feature a large-scale production combining the animated world of Gorillaz with live performances from De La Soul, creating the immersive concert experience the groups have become famous for.
The tour will then continue through Europe in November with major arena shows, beginning November 5 in London, followed by November 9 in Paris, November 12 in Berlin, and November 16 in Amsterdam. Organizers say the shows will blend classic tracks, collaborative performances, and special visual storytelling tied to the Gorillaz universe created by Damon Albarn and his longtime creative partner Jamie Hewlett.
Fans are already anticipating emotional moments during the concerts, especially when the groups perform some of their biggest records together. Many longtime followers say seeing the artists share the stage again feels like a celebration of a musical era that influenced alternative hip-hop, electronic music, and modern pop culture. Tickets are expected to sell quickly as supporters from around the world prepare to travel for what could be the final performances of this historic collaboration.
While neither group has confirmed whether this will truly be their final tour together, the announcement has been framed as a “final goodbye” to mark the legacy they built side by side. For fans who grew up with their music, the upcoming shows promise to be both a celebration and a farewell — a chance to witness two groundbreaking acts share the stage one last time before the curtain closes on an unforgettable chapter in modern music history.
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