The B-52s and DEVO have announced two unmissable UK co-headline shows for June 2026. The pioneering groups will appear at The O2 in London on Saturday 20th June and Manchester’s AO Arena on Sunday 21st June, with special guests The Rezillos and Lene Lovich. These UK shows are the next stop on the bands’ critically acclaimed Cosmic De-Evolution tour, which recently took to the US and Canada. Both bands had previously embarked on farewell runs in the early 2020s, but after joining forces on Saturday Night Live, the reception for their US shows reignited demand from fans across the globe, setting the stage for this celebration of new wave in the UK next Summer. Tickets will go on general sale on Friday 5 December 2025 at 10am here.

The UK dates will mark The B-52s‘ first performances on UK shores since 2019. Led by original co-founders Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, and Cindy Wilson, the band have continued to captivate audiences with shows built around their colourful, danceable and era-defining catalogue. This renewed energy mirrors that of DEVO, fronted by original members Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale and Bob Mothersbaugh. In 2023, the New Wave provocateurs launched their 50 Years of De-Evolution tour alongside a career-spanning compilation album, reigniting global interest in their innovative fusion of art rock, synth pop and punk. Completing the bill are Scottish punk legends The Rezillos, whose cult status was forged through their debut album Can’t Stand The Rezillos, and the iconic Lene Lovich, a beloved figure of New Wave whose theatrical, avant pop style and cult classics have left an enduring imprint on alternative music. 

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