U2 at 50: Irish Rockers Reveal Anniversary Album
Bono said the band’s first album since 2017 will follow a new single, Silencio, with more details due this week.
- On Wednesday, Irish rock band U2 revealed their upcoming 15th studio album is titled 'Carnaval de Luz,' translating to 'Carnival of Light,' during a commemorative podcast interview.
- This announcement arrives ahead of the band's 50th anniversary on Friday, September 25, 2026, marking five decades since their first rehearsal in drummer Larry Mullen Jnr's kitchen at 60 Rosemount Avenue in Artane, Dublin.
- Reflecting on their longevity, Adam Clayton told the podcast, "We stayed in Ireland, we stayed close, we raised our families," explaining why the group has remained together for five decades.
- The band will release their new single 'Silencio' on Thursday, September 24, 2026, while fans prepare for commemorative U250 events across Dublin this weekend.
- With a new album confirmed, U2 will likely hit the road again for stadium concerts, an expected move reflecting the band's enduring appeal after selling 175 million albums.
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The Irish band will release their new album, the first in nine years, on November 13, with a repertoire of songs including a posthumous duet with Dolly Parton
U2 Turns to the Latino World With 'Carnaval de Luz,' Its First Album in Nine Years: Rosalía, Mexico and ICE-Era Imagery in 'Silencio'
U2 is returning with its first studio album of new material in nine years, and the Irish rock band's new era has an unmistakable connection to the Spanish-speaking world. There is the title, Carnaval de Luz. There are songs called "La Reina" and "Silencio." Spanish superstar Rosalía appears on another track. Mexico City has become a major setting for the band's new visuals.
The band advances 'Silence', a new track already available next to their video clip
The first original album of the U2 in nine years arrives already in November: and there is a new song, ‘Silence', to listen. From the alignment there is also a duet with Dolly Parton, recently disappeared
Actual Rock Stars U2 Drop New "Official" Single "Silencio," from Forthcoming Album "Carnaval du Luz" Leading Up to 50th Anniversary Tour
U2 is back. ‘Silencio” is the new official single. “Carnaval de Luz” is the album, coming November 13th. Tour announcement shortly. Great single. Follows two EPs and a couple of stray releases. They’re back in the groove! PS Rolling Stone says Dolly Parton wrote a song for the album, and sings on it, her final […]
After nine years, a new U2 album featuring entirely original material will be released in November: Carnaval de Luz, on which Martin Garrix also collaborated. Following the release of the Irish band's new single Silencio, two mysterious events are scheduled in Dublin on Friday.
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