Pixies - 40th anniversary P40 tour hits Germany in 2026
Published on 08/24/2026 at 22:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Pixies mark their 40th anniversary in 2026 with a major run of live dates. According to a detailed tour announcement for the Pixies 40/P40 – Celebrating 40 Years run, the band’s European leg includes three headline shows in Germany plus a string of UK and continental festival stops.Tour announcement for Pixies 40 in 2026
German dates on the P40 – Celebrating 40 Years tour
The strongest anchor for German fans is the Berlin show on June 30, 2026 at Zitadelle Spandau, staged as part of the Citadel Music Festival under the P40 – Celebrating 40 Years banner.Berlin ticket listing for Pixies P40 – Celebrating 40 Years The local listing notes a 7:00 p.m. start time and prices from about €76, placing the show firmly in the upper mid-range of Berlin concert tickets.
After Berlin, Pixies play Leipzig’s Parkbühne Clara-Zetkin-Park on July 1, 2026, followed by Frankfurt’s Jahrhunderthalle on July 2, 2026, completing a concise three-date German run within the wider European itinerary.Overview of Pixies 2026 tour dates including German shows Compared with earlier German visits in smaller indoor venues, these dates position the band in outdoor and large-hall settings suited to an anniversary tour.
What the 40th anniversary tour looks like
The P40 – Celebrating 40 Years tour extends far beyond Germany. Ahead of the European dates, Pixies play China, the Philippines and Hong Kong in May, then move through the UK and Ireland with headline shows in York, Dunfermline, Manchester and two nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall.International routing for Pixies’ 2026 tour
Following the German shows, the band appears at key European festivals including Beauregard in France, Rock Werchter in Belgium, Festival de Nîmes in France, Festival Cruïlla and Mad Cool in Spain, and NOS Alive in Portugal, before closing the run with headline dates in Milan, Rotterdam, Enschede and Heerlen. For long-time fans, the mix of standalone concerts and festival slots underlines how firmly Pixies sit in the upper tier of European alternative rock bookings.
Tour, charts and catalog overview for Pixies
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How the band’s work underpins the live show
Pixies built their reputation on late-1980s and early-1990s albums that have since become touchstones of alternative rock. Studio releases from Surfer Rosa (1988) and Doolittle (1989) through Bossanova (1990) and Trompe le Monde (1991) established the loud-quiet dynamics, angular guitar lines and surreal lyrics that later influenced bands from Nirvana to Radiohead.AllMusic overview of Pixies’ albums
Since reuniting, Pixies have kept adding to that catalog with albums such as Indie Cindy, Head Carrier, Beneath the Eyrie and Doggerel, and most recently The Night the Zombies Came, released on October 25, 2024 as their tenth studio effort when counting the 1987 mini-LP Come On Pilgrim.Discography including The Night the Zombies Came This means the 2026 P40 tour draws on nearly four decades of material, from abrasive early tracks to newer songs recorded with current bassist Emma Richardson.
Where Pixies stand and what’s next
The next officially confirmed live date for Pixies after the anniversary run is August 31, 2026 at Columbiahalle in Berlin, Germany, according to the venue’s event schedule, extending their German presence beyond the three P40 shows.
Pixies at a glance
- Act: Pixies
- Genre: Alternative rock, noise pop
- Origin: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Active since: 1986 (with reunion activity from 2004)
- Lineup: Black Francis (vocals, guitar), Joey Santiago (guitar), David Lovering (drums), Emma Richardson (bass)
- Label: BMG (current releases), historically 4AD and Elektra
- Key works: Surfer Rosa (1988), Doolittle (1989), Bossanova (1990), Trompe le Monde (1991)
- Current album/single: The Night the Zombies Came, released October 25, 2024
- Charts / certifications: Classic albums such as Doolittle have achieved gold status in multiple territories, underscoring their long-term impact on alternative rock audiences.
- Next live date: August 31, 2026, Berlin, Columbiahalle
Frequently asked questions about Pixies
Where do Pixies play in Germany in summer 2026?
Pixies have three German shows on their 40th anniversary tour: June 30, 2026 at Zitadelle Spandau in Berlin, July 1, 2026 at Parkbühne Clara-Zetkin-Park in Leipzig and July 2, 2026 at Jahrhunderthalle in Frankfurt.
What material can fans expect on the P40 – Celebrating 40 Years tour?
The anniversary shows typically draw from across the band’s catalog, mixing early staples from Surfer Rosa and Doolittle with later songs from albums like Doggerel and The Night the Zombies Came.
Which album underpins Pixies’ current tour?
While the P40 run is framed around their 40-year career, it follows the release of The Night the Zombies Came in October 2024, so recent setlists often fold in songs from that record alongside the classic material.
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