Time Magazine put U2 on its cover in April 1987, proclaiming them “Rock’s Hottest Ticket” in a defining year for the band that saw their arena dates roll into stadium shows to accommodate escalating demand – setting them on course to become one of the greatest live acts in the world today. 1 in Ireland and around the world selling in excess of 25 million copies and catapulting Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr “… from heroes to superstars” (Rolling Stone). Released to universal acclaim on March 9th 1987 and featuring hit singles “With Or Without You”,“I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” and “Where The Streets Have No Name”, The Joshua Tree went to No. (Not a U2.com subscriber but interested in taking part in the presales? Subscription details here.) In North America, all floor tickets will be paperless unless otherwise noted.įind all the dates below and keep an eye on our tour page for the latest ticket and package information. There will be a 4 ticket limit for subscriber purchases and a 6 ticket limit commencing with public sales. Tickets will be general admission on the floor and reserved seating in the stands. Ticket prices start at €35.00 / £35.00 / $35.00 with general admission floor tickets at €70.00 / £70.00 / $70.00.Īs usual, there is an exclusive priority presale for U2.com subscribers from Wednesday, January 11th (9am) through Friday, January 13th (5pm) local times. Tickets for U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 are on sale Monday, January 16th in Ireland, the UK and Europe and on Tuesday, January 17th in the US and Canada. it’s where the album was born, 30 years ago.” I’m up for it, if our audience is as excited as we are… it’s gonna be a great night.
A lot of emotions which feel strangely current, love, loss, broken dreams, seeking oblivion, polarisation… all the greats… I’ve sung some of these songs a lot… but never all of them. “Recently I listened back to The Joshua Tree for the first time in nearly 30 years,” adds Bono. “To celebrate the album – as these songs seem so relevant and prescient of these times too – we decided to do these shows, it feels right for now.
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“It seems like we have come full circle from when The Joshua Tree songs were originally writtten, with global upheaval, extreme right wing politics and some fundamental human rights at risk,” reflects The Edge. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will provide support across Europe, with Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers and One Republic joining the tour through North America. The tour then moves to Europe with the first stop in London on 8th July, finishing up in Brussels on 1st August and taking in their hometown show in Croke Park on 22nd July. festival headline appearance at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 kicks off in Vancouver on 12th May for a run of dates across North America, and includes U2’s first ever U.S. In July the tour brings them home to Croke Park in Dublin, 30 years after the original Joshua Tree Tour’s two memorable shows at the Dublin venue in June 1987. The band will be out on the road again this summer celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Joshua Tree and performing the album in full, every night.