Hozier, Unreal Unearth European tour adds Cologne date for 2026
Published on 07/23/2026 at 10:19 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Hozier, the Irish singer-songwriter behind the global hit Take Me to Church, is extending his Unreal Unearth live run into late 2026. According to listings on major European arenas and ticket platforms, a new tour date at LANXESS Arena in Cologne has appeared for November 2026, giving fans in Germany a fresh chance to see his current show.
New Cologne arena date anchors Hozier’s 2026 European run
The Cologne stop positions Hozier’s Unreal Unearth tour firmly on the German map, with the LANXESS Arena listing showing a late November 2026 concert in the city’s Deutz district. The venue is one of Germany’s largest indoor arenas, with a concert capacity of around 18,000, indicating the scale Hozier now plays in continental Europe.
European ticket platforms frame the Cologne show as part of a wider autumn 2026 leg that includes major cities such as London, Paris, Amsterdam and Milan. This marks a step up from Hozier’s earlier German appearances in theaters and smaller halls, underlining the growth of his fanbase since the breakthrough years of his self-titled debut.
How the Unreal Unearth tour has grown
International tour overviews show Unreal Unearth evolving from a theater-focused run in 2023 into a full arena and festival cycle through 2024 and 2025. Initial dates in Ireland, the UK and North America sold strongly, with several nights upgraded to larger venues or supplemented by extra shows.
By the time the tour reaches continental Europe again in 2026, Hozier’s set has solidified around material from Unreal Unearth alongside staples like Take Me to Church, Cherry Wine and From Eden. The Cologne concert, in this context, is not an isolated booking but part of a sustained multi-year touring cycle that keeps the album’s songs in circulation for European audiences.
All news and background on Hozier
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Hozier’s sound on Unreal Unearth
Unreal Unearth, released in August 2023, is Hozier’s third studio album and deepens his mix of rock, soul and folk with literary and mythological references. The record draws heavily on Dante’s Divine Comedy, structuring several songs around themes of descent and transformation.
Critics highlighted tracks like Eat Your Young and Francesca for their blend of blues-inflected guitar work, choral vocals and dynamic arrangements that translate powerfully to the stage. On tour, Hozier’s band amplifies these songs with extended outros and subtle rearrangements, turning them into set pieces that anchor the live show between the more familiar earlier material.
Where Hozier stands and what’s next
With the LANXESS Arena concert in Cologne scheduled for November 2026 as part of the ongoing Unreal Unearth tour, Hozier currently has a major future live date confirmed in Germany, underlining his established status as an arena-level act in the country.
Hozier at a glance
- Act: Hozier
- Genre: Rock, folk, soul
- Origin: Bray, Ireland
- Active since: 2012
- Lineup: Solo (Andrew Hozier-Byrne) with touring band
- Label: Rubyworks, Island Records
- Key works: Hozier (2014), Wasteland, Baby! (2019), Unreal Unearth (2023), Take Me to Church (2013)
- Current album/single: Unreal Unearth, released August 18, 2023
- Charts / certifications: Unreal Unearth entered the UK Albums Chart at No. 1 and reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200 in August 2023.
- Next live date: November 2026, Cologne, LANXESS Arena
Frequently asked questions about Hozier
What is Hozier’s Unreal Unearth tour?
The Unreal Unearth tour is the global live cycle supporting Hozier’s third studio album, running across multiple legs in Europe, North America and other regions from 2023 onward, with new arena dates such as Cologne added into 2026.
Has Hozier played large venues in Germany before Cologne?
Earlier German shows on previous tours took place mainly in theaters and mid-size halls, so the LANXESS Arena concert in Cologne represents a significant upscaling to an arena-capacity venue for his German fanbase.
How did Unreal Unearth perform on the charts?
Unreal Unearth debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and entered the top 10 of the Billboard 200 in its release week in August 2023, confirming Hozier’s continued commercial strength beyond his breakthrough era.
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