Chris Martin and Irish rock legends **U2**, joined by modern hitmakers **Imagine Dragons**, have officially announced a monumental **2026 co-headlining world tour**, already being billed as one of the most ambitious and culturally significant live music events of the decade.
The unprecedented collaboration brings together three generations of stadium-defining artists. Fronted by **Chris Martin**, Coldplay’s visionary energy and emotionally charged anthems will merge with **U2’s** legendary status as one of the most influential rock bands in history, led by **Bono**, **The Edge**, **Adam Clayton**, and **Larry Mullen Jr.** Completing the powerhouse lineup, **Imagine Dragons**—helmed by **Dan Reynolds**—add their explosive, genre-blending sound that has dominated global charts for over a decade.
According to the announcement, the 2026 tour will span **North America, Europe, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia**, with performances scheduled in the world’s largest stadiums and iconic open-air venues. Each night is expected to feature extended sets from all three acts, along with rare on-stage collaborations that fans have long dreamed of but never witnessed at this scale.
Sources close to the production describe the tour as a technological and artistic spectacle, combining immersive visuals, sustainable stage design, and socially conscious themes—values long championed by **Chris Martin** and **U2**. Expect massive sing-along moments, political and emotional storytelling, and boundary-pushing production that redefines what a live concert can be.
In a joint statement, the artists described the tour as “a celebration of unity, music, and hope in a divided world,” emphasizing the shared belief that live music has the power to inspire global connection.
Ticket details and exact dates are expected to be released in phases, with early demand already projected to be historic. For fans of **U2**, **Coldplay**, and **Imagine Dragons**, 2026 is shaping up to be nothing short of legendary.
