After seven long years away, Radiohead is finally returning to the spotlight—and it’s happening this winter 2025. Here’s what you need to know.

1. The Big Comeback Tour

  • First Full Tour Since 2018
     Radiohead will embark on a 20-date European winter tour, marking their first live performances since concluding the A Moon Shaped Pool era in 2018.
  • Five Cities, Four Nights Each
     The tour will feature four-night residencies in each of the following cities:
    • Madrid (Movistar Arena) — November 4, 5, 7, 8
    • Bologna (Unipol Arena) — November 14, 15, 17, 18
    • London (The O2 Arena) — November 21, 22, 24, 25
    • Copenhagen (Royal Arena) — December 1, 2, 4, 5
    • Berlin (Uber Arena) — December 8, 9, 11, 12

2. Why Now?

  • Reignited by Rehearsals
     Drummer Philip Selway admits the reunion was sparked by a simple rehearsal session early in 2024:


    “Last year, we got together to rehearse, just for the hell of it… After a seven‑year pause, it felt really good to play the songs again… It also made us want to play some shows together.”
  • No New Album—Just the Legacy
     This isn’t a promo tour for a new release. Instead, it feels like a celebration of Radiohead’s catalog—spanning atmospheric rock to experimental electronica.

3. Ticketing with a Twist

  • Registration System for Fans
     Tickets aren’t going on sale traditionally. Fans must register via Radiohead’s official website for a chance to buy—an effort designed to combat bots and scalpers.
  • Charity for Every Ticket Sold
     Each ticket includes a small charity donation:
    • £1 per ticket in the UK to support Live Trust (grassroots live venues).
    • €1 per ticket across Europe to Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), with the band matching the amount raised.

4. A Tour Amid Ongoing Dialogue

Radiohead’s return comes at a time when the band members have been involved in various solo and side ventures—Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood with The Smile, Philip Selway’s solo work, and other explorations in classical and visual arts.
Yet with geopolitical scrutiny and calls from pro-Palestine activists, especially following Jonny Greenwood’s past performance in Tel Aviv, the band faces complex conversations around touring.

5. What’s at Stake

This tour is more than a return—it’s a reaffirmation of Radiohead’s legacy in live performance. Having reconnected creatively, the band seems poised not only to revisit beloved classics but possibly to explore new musical directions or future dates.