New Jersey based rock band, My Chemical Romance are bringing their theatrical rock opera stage show to the UK and Europe in 2026. The announcement of a stellar group of opening acts is only enhancing excitement among fans, take a look at the full list below!

The band are kicking off their long-anticipated return to the UK in Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium on June 30 before heading over to Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park on July 4. Finishing off their run of UK shows the band is set to play three nights at London’s Wembley stadium from July 8 to July 11. They will then travel to Florence, Italy to play Visarno Arena on July 15 before finalising in Madrid, Spain on July 18.

At long last the band has shared those who will be joining them on their UK and Europe run and it is a monumental crew. No strangers to choosing premier openers for their fans, My Chemical Romance typically make these musical decisions based upon their own diverse music tastes.

Kickstarting in Liverpool My Chemical Romance are joined by Echo & The Bunnymen, leading on from this on July 4 they are in good company with Idlewild in Glasgow’s Bellahouston park. For each one of their three Wembley shows they’ve hand picked three different artists. On the opening night, July 8 they are accompanied by Skunk Anansie followed by Joan Jett on July 10 and finally Sunny Day Real Estate on their closing night. In Florence, Italy attendees will witness an opening set from Interpol before the band has their curtain call in Madrid, Spain with a prelude from  Mogwai.

The band lovingly shared a poster via their Instagram with the new additions to their show with the caption: ‘We can’t wait to see all of you.”  Likewise, guys, likewise.

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Back in September the legendary emo group cryptically teased UK shows. They shared a video to Instagram depicting an old school game show host telling viewers, “Our two fine contestants will help us learn who will be the next lucky country to win the grand prize of one nuclear winter.” Before exclaiming, “Congratulations, United Kingdom!” Following this there was cryptic imagery dotted around central London. Fans shared photos on X of a doll seen on stage in earlier shows popping up on screens at St Pancras tube station and billboards in Leicester Square. Not entirely sure what a ‘Nuclear winter’ is but it is definitely something not to miss!

The boys have also announced an equally invigorating gaggle of support acts for their 2026 North American shows. This includes Franz Ferdinand, Pierce the Veil, Iggy Pop, Babymetal, Jimmy Eat World, Mars Volta and The Breeders. Each individual show seems to be in for a wild ride.

The emo assembly are notorious for delivering heavenly live shows, complete with falsified live executions, an exploding clown and fully fledged acting performances from each band member. The band are set to stop touring in late 2026, but for now the best is simply yet to come.

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This will be the band’s first return to the UK since 2022, when they returned for their first set of shows back in ten years and released a new single ‘Foundations of Decay’. Guitarist Frank Iero spoke to Rock Sound about his shock at the band’s resurgence upon their return:

“It’s bizarre that it still strikes such a chord with people. There was this organic growth that was happening without our knowledge, without us really doing anything. I’d like to think that is testament to the art that we put out and that it withstands the test of time and still resonates. We put a lot of work into it and I’m proud of 99.9% of everything we did. But it’s shocking to me, man.” Fans were screaming all their favourite songs at the reunion shows, with Gerard Way’s angsty stage presence still in full force.  

@endlessnightmcr oh…my….lord!! . . #mychem #mcr5 #mychemicalromancelive #mcrtour #mychemicalromance #mcr2022 #mcr #mychemicalromancetiktok #mychemicalromancetour #mcrlive #mychemicalromancereunion #mychemicalromancevideos #mcrmy #gerardway #frankiero ♬ original sound – EndlessNightMCR

The announcement comes during the band’s ‘Long Live The Black Parade’ North American Tour where they’re paying homage to their ‘The Black Parade’ era, performing songs from the legendary 2006 rock album in their gothic military uniforms. 

 This tour is kicking things up a notch with live theatrics, as Way led a “practice of democracy” on stage. The band conducted an out-there experiment, bringing out four people on stage with sacks over their heads and inviting audience members to vote “yea” or “nay”. When the audience voted “nay”, Way performed a mock execution in classic, politically bold, Black Parade style.

@lianachristinee oh yea here’s the execution #mcr #mychemicalromance #longlivetheblackparade #sanfrancisco #mcrtour ♬ original sound – Liana Christine

The tour has been full of surprises, with the band also sharing an unreleased song ‘War Beneath The Rain’ from their pre-break up project ‘The Paper Kingdom’, which never ended up coming out.   

@mcrchive Brand new unreleased MCU chemical romance song war beneath the rain from the never finished paper kingdom/MCR5 #mychemicalromance #gerardway #blackparade #mcr5 ♬ original sound – Lauren’s MCRchive

The audience went crazy hearing the unreleased track from such an early project that many thought would never see the light of day. One fan posted on social media, saying: “IT SOUNDED SO BEAUTIFUL”.

Find updates on My Chemical Romance’s upcoming UK tour along with music updates and merch on the band’s official website.

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My Chemical Romance have announced a number of exciting support acts for their upcoming shows, with the line-ups shifting with each new date. On their first Eden Sessions date on Monday the 16^th of May, the band will be joined by English folk punk singer-songwriter Frank Turner, who released his ninth studio album FTHC last month, which reached number 1 on the official UK albums chart. My Chemical Romance’s next Eden Sessions date will feature Derby rockers Lost Alone, however it should be noted by any fans yet to buy tickets that this date is now sold out.

Lost Alone will also join the band on their first of three MK Dons dates in Milton Keynes, alongside Placebo, who will be playing all three of these shows. As of yesterday (March 25^th) Placebo released their eighth studio album and first album since 2013’s Loud Like Love, entitled Never Let Me Go. The album was originally announced back in November of last year.

Also featured on the MK Dons dates are LA-based Australian singer-songwriter AViVa, English singer-songwriter Barns Courtney, electro-pop rocker Cassyette, LA rock outfit Starcrawler and singer-songwriter Charlotte Sands. Starcrawler and the aforementioned Frank Turner will join My Chemical Romance again for their show in Victoria Park, alongside emerging UK rock band Crawlers, who recently released a new single entitled “I Can’t Drive”.

Lost Alone will re-join the band for their show in Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on the 28^th of May, and according to a press release, there will be another act (or acts) performing, as yet unannounced. Starcrawler will join the band for their final show of the tour on the 30^th of May at OVO Hydro in Glasgow. It should be noted that the show at Hydro is also sold out.
All of the upcoming dates can be viewed down below.

16/05/2022- Eden Sessions- Cornwall (w/ Frank Turner)
17/05- Eden Sessions- Cornwall (w/ Lost Alone) SOLD OUT
19/05- MK Dons Stadium- Milton Keynes (w/ Placebo, Lost Alone, AViVa)
21/05- MK Dons Stadium- Milton Keynes (w/ Placebo, Cassyette)
22/05- MK Dons Stadium- Milton Keynes (w/ Placebo, Starcrawler, Charlotte Sands)
27/05- Victoria Park- London (w/ Frank Turner, Starcrawler, Crawlers)
28/05- Sophia Gardens- Cardiff (w/ Starcrawler, Lost Alone, special guests TBA)
30/05- OVO Hydro- Glasgow (w/ Starcrawler) SOLD OUT