The event will take place at the iconic London venue on May 14th
The Arcade Fire has announced a special headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday, May 14th.
The only UK date in a run of intimate Don’t Think About Pink Elephant gigs in select cities around the world to mark the release of new album Pink Elephant on May 9th, this one-off Royal Albert Hall show will see the band perform the new record in its entirety.
Presales for the one-off performance begin Wednesday, April 23rd ahead of the general sale on Friday, April 25th at 10 am local time.
The news follows the recent announcement that the band is back with new music, nearly three years after the release of their acclaimed album We in 2022. Composed of 10 new tracks, Pink Elephant is Arcade Fire’s seventh studio album, with the first single “Year of the Snake” a joyous instant classic buoyed by the enveloping warmth of Régine Chassagne’s vocals, delivering the unique trademark sound of Arcade Fire. The song’s title refers to 2025 being the Lunar Year of the Snake, which represents a time for renewal, positive transformation, and new beginnings.
Last week, the group also debuted of the Circle of Trust app – a resource for Arcade Fire news, music, videos, early access to tickets, exclusive merch, and the premiere episode of Santa Pirata Radio, where the band speak directly to fans and offer personal insights and behind the scenes info on all things Arcade Fire. The Circle of Trust app features the exclusive release of the track “Cars and Telephones” and its accompanying video. This previously unreleased rarity is Win’s first composition that he ever played for Régine.
In the coming days Arcade Fire will announce special gigs in select cities where the band will perform Pink Elephant in its entirety prior to its release. Fans should stay tuned to the band’s socials for more information on these intimate performances.
