Fontaines D.C. has announced the release date for its new album alongside a major tour schedule. The fifth studio album, ‘Dopamine Chamber,’ will be released on October 16, 2026, according to the official XL Recordings release page and the band’s official store. It follows the band’s 2024 album ‘Romance’ and will be released through XL Recordings.
The Official Release Date Is October 16
The album’s first released single is ‘Marianne.’ An official audio video for the song has been posted on Fontaines D.C.’s official YouTube channel.
The release date differs depending on the source. The official XL Recordings page and Fontaines D.C.’s official store list October 16, while one Louder article gives October 24. Based on the currently confirmed official label and band channels, October 16 is the date that should be treated as the primary listing.
‘Dopamine Chamber’ is Fontaines D.C.’s fifth studio album following ‘Romance.’
20 Shows from Lisbon to London
Fontaines D.C. will begin the tour on October 21, 2026, at MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, and conclude the schedule on November 27 at The O2 arena in London. The announced itinerary consists of 20 shows in total: 14 in Europe and six in the UK.
The UK dates are as follows.
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| November 20 | M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool |
| November 21 | AO Arena, Manchester |
| November 22 | OVO Hydro, Glasgow |
| November 24 | First Direct Arena, Leeds |
| November 25 | Utilita Arena, Birmingham |
| November 27 | The O2 arena, London |
According to the band’s official announcement, the UK and European tour presale will begin at 10 a.m. BST on September 1, 2026, with general sale opening at 10 a.m. BST on September 3. Ticketing timelines and event details should be checked again with the official band, venue, and ticketing channels at the time of publication.
Other Dates Currently Confirmed
Fontaines D.C. headlined the first day of Reading Festival on August 28, 2026. Reports also listed an appearance at Leeds Festival on August 29 and Electric Picnic on August 30. These dates are followed by the new album’s release and the arena tour beginning in October.
The official audio is available at the following link.
[Fontaines D.C. - Marianne (Official Audio)](https://youtu.be/V68KvutX9vw)