The Strokes 2026 Tour: What You Need to Know About the Reality Awaits World Tour + How to Find Cheap Tickets

The Strokes are back on the road in a massive way, and this is the tour fans have been waiting years for. Fresh off a headline-stealing performance at Coachella 2026, Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond Jr., Nick Valensi, Nikolai Fraiture, and Fabrizio Moretti have announced the Reality Awaits World Tour.

This 37-date global run will span North America, Japan, the UK, and Europe from June through October 2026, kicking off with a headlining set at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts fest. The ‘Reality Awaits’ outing comes in support of the upcoming Reality Awaits, their seventh studio album and first in six years. The LP, produced by Rick Rubin, is set to arrive on June 26 via Cult Records/RCA Records.

The Reality Awaits World Tour includes festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Atlanta’s Shaky Knees, Just Like Heaven in Pasadena, and San Francisco’s Outside Lands, plus arena and amphitheater headline dates in Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, two nights at Red Rocks, Vancouver, Seattle, and more.

Whether you’re hunting for cheap Strokes tickets, trying to figure out the presale schedule, or wondering what songs they’ll play, we’ve got everything covered below. When you’re ready to buy, TickPick is the smartest place to shop with no buyer fees and the best last-minute ticket deals available.

The Strokes 2026 Tour Dates: Full Schedule

Here is the complete Strokes 2026 tour schedule. The Strokes will first touch down at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts on June 12, 2026. They will wrap-up the U.S leg of the “Reality Awaits” Tour at the Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, NJ on September 20.

Follow the link to the show of your choice and you’ll be directed to access our Strokes tickets by city from there!

Strokes Tickets Presale Info: How to Get Access First

To participate in the North American presale, fans need to sign up by Tuesday, April 14 at 9 a.m. ET. Presales begin Wednesday, April 15, with general onsale to follow on Friday, April 17.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the ticketing timeline:

Artist Presale: Wednesday, April 15 at 10 AM local time. Register at thestrokes.com to get access.

Spotify Presale: Thursday, April 16, at 12 PM local time. Fans must be following The Strokes on Spotify for their chance to receive a presale code.

General On-Sale: Friday, April 17 at 10 AM local time via Ticketmaster. If you decide to go the official routes, we suggest reading up on how to quickly buy tickets on Ticketmaster quickly.

Presale codes tend to go fast, and popular dates like Red Rocks (two nights!), Chicago’s United Center, and Boston’s TD Garden will sell out quickly during the initial on-sale. If you miss the presale or general sale, don’t panic. TickPick is the best place to find The Strokes tickets at or below face value without getting hit with hidden fees.

How to Find Cheap Strokes Tickets on TickPick

This is where TickPick stands out from the competition. While other secondary market sites tack on buyer fees that can add 25-30% to the listed ticket price, TickPick charges zero buyer fees. The price you see is the price you pay.

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Search by show. Head to tickpick.com and search “The Strokes” to see all available dates. You can filter by price, section, and seat quality.

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Look for last-minute deals. Ticket prices on the secondary market typically drop in the 24-48 hours before a show. If you’re flexible and willing to book close to the date, last-minute Strokes tickets on TickPick can be significantly cheaper than face value, especially for dates that haven’t sold out completely.

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Opening Acts: Who Is Supporting The Strokes on Tour?

Want to know who is joining The Strokes on the 2026 “Reality Awaits” Tour? There are U.S headline dates in June with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser, July dates with Thundercat and Cage the Elephant, and a few September shows with support TBA. There are also European dates this fall with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron.

Strokes 2026 Setlist Predictions: What Songs Will They Play?

Their Coachella Weekend One set gave fans a strong preview of what the Reality Awaits tour setlist could look like. The Coachella set stuck mainly to Is This It and Room on Fire, plus a few others from the rest of their discography including their new single “Going Shopping.”

Based on the Coachella 2026 setlist, here’s a strong prediction for what you’ll hear on the Reality Awaits tour:

Almost Certain to Appear:

• Last Nite
• Reptilia
• Someday
• Hard to Explain
• Juicebox
• The Adults Are Talking
• Bad Decisions
• You Only Live Once
• New York City Cops
• What Ever Happened?
• Take It or Leave It
• Going Shopping (new single)

Likely Deep Cuts:

• Under Control
• Automatic Stop
• Selfless
• 12:51
• Ize of the World
• Heart in a Cage

Possible New Album Tracks (if Reality Awaits is out before your show): The album drops June 26, meaning anyone seeing the band from late June onward is likely to hear several tracks from the new record fully integrated into the set.

Shows at Red Rocks (July 22-23), Bend, Vancouver, and beyond should have a beefed-up selection of new material. If they follow the pattern of The New Abnormal era, expect 3-5 new tracks mixed into their classic-heavy setlist.

The band tends to close big. Expect “Last Nite,” “Reptilia,” or “New York City Cops” as the closer or encore.

The Strokes Concerts Near Me: Best Shows to Target

Not sure which date to prioritize? Here are some standout shows on the 2026 Reality Awaits tour:

Red Rocks Amphitheatre (July 22-23, Morrison, CO): Two nights at one of the greatest outdoor venues on earth. If you can get to Colorado, this is the show. Red Rocks Strokes tickets will be in high demand. Check TickPick for no-fee pricing.

Chicago United Center (June 17): The Strokes in an arena setting in one of the best music cities in America. Thundercat opens.

Boston TD Garden (June 23): New England fans finally get their arena show. Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser open.

Merriweather Post Pavilion (June 27, Columbia, MD): One of the most beloved outdoor amphitheaters on the East Coast, and a short trip from Baltimore, DC, and Northern Virginia.

Outside Lands (August 8, San Francisco, CA): The Strokes headlining Outside Lands is a dream lineup. Festival tickets give you a full weekend of music.

The O2, London (October 6): The Strokes returning to London’s biggest indoor arena for the first time in years.

Sell The Strokes Tickets on TickPick

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