Jethro Tull extend The Curiosity Tour into late 2026 and 2027
Published on 08/20/2026 at 08:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Jethro Tull continue to tour extensively behind their 2025 studio album Curious Ruminant. According to an August 10, 2026 tour update, the band has added nearly twenty shows that stretch The Curiosity Tour from late 2026 into mid-February 2027, including new dates in Germany, Central Europe and Spain.Ultimate Classic Rock tour report
German dates anchor the extended tour run
The touring year for Jethro Tull in 2026 already includes a strong run of German shows in the spring, with concerts in cities such as Munich, Dresden, Leipzig, Dillingen, Stuttgart and Nuremberg as part of The Curiosity Tour.AXS schedule overview These dates sit alongside a wider European itinerary that covers Italy, Portugal and Spain as the band supports Curious Ruminant.
For German fans the newly confirmed late-year shows are especially notable. The extended schedule lists Berlin’s Tempodrom on November 5, 2026 and Magdeburg’s GETEC Arena on November 6, followed by Bonn’s Beethovenhalle on December 18, giving the country a second wave of headlining dates after the spring run.Extended tour dates This late return to Germany effectively bookends the European leg, with early dates in February and a closing German show in Bonn in mid-December.
How far The Curiosity Tour now reaches
The extension announced in August 2026 adds shows across the Nordic region, Central Europe, the Balkans and the Iberian Peninsula. The new leg begins on August 7 in Savonlinna, Finland at Olavinlinna, followed by Tampere and Helsinki, before moving south to Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina over August and September.Ultimate Classic Rock itinerary
Further autumn dates bring Jethro Tull to Zagreb in Croatia on October 11 and then to Denmark and the Netherlands, including Groningen, Nijmegen, Hoorn and Rotterdam, ahead of the November shows in Berlin and Magdeburg. The run then heads to Zurich in Switzerland, Istanbul in Turkey and three Austrian cities – Bregenz, Linz and Vienna – before closing the year with Bonn on December 18 and continuing into Spain with Palma de Mallorca and Madrid in mid-February 2027.Extended European and Spanish dates
Tour, albums and history of Jethro Tull
Fans who want a broader view of Jethro Tull’s current tour, catalog and legacy can find additional coverage and background pieces in our archive and on the band’s official channels.
How The Curiosity Tour fits Jethro Tull’s sound
The Curiosity Tour is named after Curious Ruminant, Jethro Tull’s 24th studio album, released on March 7, 2025 through InsideOut Music. The record continues the band’s mix of progressive rock, folk and classic rock textures, with Ian Anderson’s flute and narrative songwriting at the center, and follows recent albums The Zealot Gene (2022) and RökFlöte (2023).Official album page
On stage the band typically blends material from Curious Ruminant with long-established staples such as Aqualung and Locomotive Breath, reflecting a catalog that has accumulated more than 790 million Spotify streams across over 580 tracks as of late May 2026.Spotify streaming overview That combination positions the tour as both a showcase of new material and a survey of the band’s progressive rock legacy.
Where Jethro Tull stand now
Jethro Tull’s next confirmed live date after August 20, 2026 is August 22, 2026 in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia, at the Banskobystrický Amfiteater, followed by Budapest on August 23 and a sequence of further shows that keep The Curiosity Tour running into February 2027.Extended tour list
Jethro Tull at a glance
- Act: Jethro Tull
- Genre: Progressive rock / folk rock
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1967
- Lineup: Ian Anderson (vocals, flute), David Goodier (bass), John O'Hara (keyboards), Scott Hammond (drums), Joe Parrish-James (guitar)
- Label: InsideOut Music / Parlophone (catalogue)
- Key works: Aqualung (1971), Thick as a Brick (1972), Songs from the Wood (1977), The Zealot Gene (2022)
- Current album/single: Curious Ruminant, released March 7, 2025
- Charts / certifications: Curious Ruminant reached the UK charts in 2025, while classic tracks such as Aqualung have surpassed 120 million streams on Spotify by May 2026.
- Next live date: August 22, 2026, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia, Banskobystrický Amfiteater
Frequently asked questions about Jethro Tull
What is The Curiosity Tour and which album does it support?
The Curiosity Tour is Jethro Tull’s extensive 2026–2027 touring run across Europe and parts of Spain, built around their 24th studio album Curious Ruminant, released on March 7, 2025 via InsideOut Music.
Which German cities are included on Jethro Tull’s 2026 tour schedule?
In 2026 Jethro Tull are scheduled to play German shows in Munich, Dresden, Leipzig, Dillingen, Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Berlin, Magdeburg and Bonn, with spring dates followed by a late-year return anchored by Berlin on November 5 and Bonn on December 18.
How strong is Jethro Tull’s streaming presence today?
As of May 23, 2026, Jethro Tull’s catalog had generated around 793 million total Spotify streams, with Aqualung alone accounting for more than 124 million plays and Locomotive Breath exceeding 81 million.
When did Jethro Tull release Curious Ruminant?
Curious Ruminant, the band’s 24th studio album, was released on March 7, 2025, following The Zealot Gene in 2022 and RökFlöte in 2023 as part of their recent run of new material.
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