It’s been more than two years since Thundercat, the Grammy Award-winning bassist, singer, and composer, last offered us original solo material. After that long silence, the genre-bending wizard has reemerged with a double single and a sweeping UK and European tour lined up for the spring of 2026. This announcement follows the commercial and critical success of his 2020 album, ‘It Is What It Is’, and his 2023 collaboration with Tame Impala through the single, No More Lies. For fans who have been waiting since the 2023 single, the announcement feels like both a relief and a reunion of sorts.
The LA bass virtuoso will move through mainland Europe from March 5-23 before a week of UK and Ireland dates. The itinerary is ambitious, spanning multiple countries and featuring a significant number of dates across major cities. It includes mult-night residencies in Utrecht, Netherlands and Bristol, UK.
For many, Thundercat is a musician of rare dualities: he can move you with a whisper, then shake the ground with a bass drop; he can be playful and profound, while being intimate and expansive. Thundercat’s 2026 itinerary is more than just a string of gigs. It is a narrative arc for the LA-based artist as he seeks to reconnect with his influences and a community of fans who are eagerly waiting to see how this new chapter unfolds. For a musician whose catalogue balances both virtuosity and vulnerability, this tour feels like a celebration of both.
