Korn are returning to the UK and Ireland in 2026 for a huge run of arena shows. Find Korn UK Tour 2026 dates, venues, support acts and ticket information here.
One of the most influential bands in alternative metal history, Korn will return to UK stages in autumn 2026 for their first full headline run across the region in more than a decade. The band will bring their unmistakable mix of crushing guitar riffs, dark atmospheres and emotionally charged performances to arenas across the UK and Ireland.
Since forming in California in the early 1990s, Korn have become one of the defining names of the nu metal movement, influencing generations of bands with their unique sound and fearless approach to heavy music. Their 2026 tour will give fans the chance to experience decades of career-defining songs alongside the intensity and energy that has made their live shows legendary.
Joining Korn across the UK and Ireland dates will be Architects and Youth Code, creating a powerful lineup featuring two generations of heavy music.
Korn UK Tour 2026 Dates
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Leeds | First Direct Arena |
| 28 October 2026 | Birmingham | Utilita Arena Birmingham |
| 30 October 2026 | Newcastle | Utilita Arena Newcastle |
| 31 October 2026 | Manchester | AO Arena |
| 2 November 2026 | Dublin | 3Arena |
| 4 November 2026 | London | The O2 |
Where to Buy Tickets
Official tickets for the Korn UK Tour 2026 are available through authorised ticket outlets.
Official Korn Website: https://korn.com/
Ticketmaster UK: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/
With Korn returning for their first major UK and Ireland headline tour in over ten years, tickets are expected to be in high demand. Fans looking to attend are advised to book early to avoid missing out.
What to Expect
A Korn show is built around atmosphere, intensity and some of the biggest alternative metal anthems of the last three decades. Expect huge riffs, Jonathan Davis’ instantly recognisable vocals and a setlist that celebrates the band’s influential career.
Fans can expect to hear some of Korn’s most iconic tracks, including:
- Blind
- Freak on a Leash
- Falling Away From Me
- Got the Life
- Here to Stay
- Coming Undone
- Somebody Someone
- Did My Time
From the raw energy of their early releases to their more recent material, Korn’s live performances continue to showcase why they remain one of the most important bands in modern metal.
Support Acts
Joining Korn on the UK and Ireland dates are:
Architects
Youth Code
Architects have grown into one of the UK’s biggest modern metal bands, known for their huge live shows and emotionally powerful songwriting. Youth Code bring a darker industrial edge to the lineup, adding even more intensity to an already stacked bill.
About Korn
Formed in Bakersfield, California in 1993, Korn helped shape the sound of nu metal with their groundbreaking debut album Korn in 1994. Combining heavy guitar work, hip-hop influences, experimental production and deeply personal lyrics, the band created a sound that changed the direction of alternative music.
Over three decades later, Korn remain one of the most recognisable names in heavy music. Their catalogue includes some of metal’s most influential albums, while their live shows continue to attract audiences around the world.
Don’t Miss the Korn UK Tour 2026
Korn’s return to UK and Ireland arenas is set to be one of the biggest alternative metal events of 2026. With a career-spanning setlist, a huge production and support from Architects and Youth Code, this is a tour that fans of heavy music won’t want to miss.
Prepare for massive riffs, unforgettable anthems and the return of one of nu metal’s most iconic bands.