After headlining Reading and Leeds, the Dublin five-piece will play seven large outdoor/stadium dates across the UK and two 80,000-capacity shows at Slane Castle, with support from Little Simz, Viagra Boys and special guests at Slane.
Fontaines D.C. will play two Slane Castle shows in Ireland (Jun 26–27, 2027) and seven major UK outdoor/stadium dates between Jun 29 and Jul 9, 2027.
UK support acts: Little Simz and Viagra Boys. Slane special guests include Hayley Williams, Damien Dempsey and Madra Salach.
# What's happened
The announcement positions these as the band's biggest headline shows to date, with the Slane Castle dates billed at the venue's 80,000 capacity.
# The dates and venues
Support at the UK shows will be London rapper Little Simz and Swedish punk group Viagra Boys. Special guests announced for the Slane Castle dates are Hayley Williams, Damien Dempsey and Madra Salach.
Tickets for the UK dates will go on sale on September 10, 2026.
# How this fits with the band's recent activity
# Why Slane Castle matters here
Slane Castle in County Meath is a long-running outdoor concert site that has hosted major international acts. The announced Slane dates list the band alongside named guest performers and mark a concentrated pair of large homecoming shows for the Dublin-formed act.
# Practical takeaways for fans
# Short context on the new album
Dopamine Chamber is presented as a concept built around mood and altered feeling. The band framed the record as darker and more corrupting in tone than their previous album Romance, aiming for a frank portrayal of ugliness and a sense of a changing sense of humanity.
# What to watch next
Look for ticketing details and presale links around September 10, 2026. Expect further tour routing or festival appearances tied to the new album release and autumn touring already announced by the band earlier in the year.
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