Nearly two decades after their explosive debut, The Kooks remain one of Britain’s most enduring indie-rock exports. In February 2026, the Brighton-formed quartet will hit the road again with a major European tour, including six German cities and additional stops in Luxembourg and Vienna. British and American fans are watching closely: such tours often pave the way for spring and summer shows in London, Manchester, New York or Los Angeles. This was reported by The WP Times.
European tour dates in 2026
| Date | City | Venue | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 February 2026 | Berlin | Columbiahalle | €56.90 |
| 16 February 2026 | Hamburg | Sporthalle (with special guests) | €58.00 |
| 19 February 2026 | Munich | Zenith | €56.90 |
| 20 February 2026 | Frankfurt | Jahrhunderthalle | €56.90 |
| 21 February 2026 | Cologne | Palladium (with special guests) | €56.90 |
| 24 February 2026 | Leipzig | Haus Auensee | €57.90 |
| Additional | Luxembourg – Rockhal (5 February, €55.45) | Vienna – Raiffeisen Halle (23 February, pre-sale soon) |
Ticket prices and advice
Prices vary slightly by city, ranging from €55 to €58. Hamburg sits at the top end, while Luxembourg offers the most affordable entry. Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt and Cologne share a standard €56.90, Leipzig is slightly higher at €57.90.
Ticket tips for fans:
- Purchase only via official channels to avoid counterfeits.
- Book early – the best seats go first.
- Mobile entry with ID is now the norm.
- Venues are well connected by public transport, but early arrival is advised.
Ten facts about The Kooks
- Brighton roots (2004): The band formed at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music.
- Breakthrough debut: Inside In/Inside Out (2006) sold over 2 million copies in the UK.
- Indie anthem: Naïve reached No. 5 in the UK Singles Chart and has become a generational classic.
- A Bowie tribute: Their name comes from David Bowie’s 1971 track The Kooks.
- Line-up changes: Original bassist Max Rafferty and drummer Paul Garred left in 2008; the line-up now features Luke Pritchard, Hugh Harris, Alexis Nuñez and Peter Denton.
- Chart dominance: Konk (2008) topped the UK Albums Chart and charted internationally.
- Festival mainstays: Glastonbury, Coachella, Reading & Leeds, Hurricane – they’ve done them all.
- Musical DNA: A mix of British guitar-pop with nods to The Police, The Strokes and Bob Dylan.
- Collaborations: Luke Pritchard has worked with Mark Foster (Foster the People) and Dan Smith (Bastille).
- Streaming strength: Over 9 million monthly Spotify listeners; Naïve has passed 1 billion streams.
Why Britain and the world still care
For UK fans, The Kooks embody a golden age of mid-2000s indie – alongside bands like Arctic Monkeys and The Libertines. For American listeners, their US tours since 2007 cemented them as one of the few British guitar bands to break through across the Atlantic. In South America, they headline festivals in Brazil and Argentina; in Asia, they continue to draw packed crowds in Japan.
The 2026 shows may be continental, but anticipation is global. A UK leg is widely expected later in the year, with London and Manchester tipped as likely venues. Across the Atlantic, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago remain strongholds where She Moves in Her Own Way and Junk of the Heart still fill arenas.
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