British post-punk band Dry Cleaning has unveiled an extensive international tour spanning late 2025 through spring 2026 in support of their highly anticipated third album, Secret Love. The ambitious tour will see the acclaimed group perform across North America and Europe, bringing their distinctive spoken-word style and art-rock sound to audiences on both continents.
Secret Love – A New Chapter
Produced by celebrated Welsh musician Cate Le Bon, Secret Love is set for release on January 9, 2026, through the renowned independent label 4AD. The album follows the critical success of their debut New Long Leg, which was ranked No. 50 in “The 100 Best Albums of the 2020s So Far,” establishing Dry Cleaning as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary alternative music.
The band has already released “Hit My Head All Day” as the first single from the album, offering fans a taste of their continued evolution while maintaining the unique aesthetic that has won them widespread acclaim.
Complete 2025-2026 Tour Schedule
Fall 2025 – European Festival Dates
- October 24, 2025 – Loco Club, Valencia, Spain
- October 25, 2025 – Paral.lel 62, Barcelona, Spain
- November 7, 2025 – Mutations Festival, Brighton, England
- November 8, 2025 – Simple Things Festival, Bristol, England
January 2026 – UK Festival & North American Tour Launch
- January 3, 2026 – Rockaway Beach Festival, Bognor Regis, England
North American Tour (with YHWH Nailgun)
- January 23, 2026 – Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL
- January 26, 2026 – Concert Hall, Toronto, ON
- January 27, 2026 – Le National, Montreal, QC
- January 29, 2026 – Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, NY
- January 31, 2026 – Basilica Hudson, Hudson, NY
- February 1, 2026 – Union Transfer, Philadelphia, PA
- February 3, 2026 – Black Cat, Washington, DC
- February 4, 2026 – The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC
- February 5, 2026 – Basement East, Nashville, TN
- February 6, 2026 – Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA
- February 7, 2026 – Saturn, Birmingham, AL
- February 9, 2026 – Texas Theatre, Dallas, TX
- February 10, 2026 – RADIO/EAST, Austin, TX
- February 12, 2026 – Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix, AZ
- February 13, 2026 – The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA
- February 15, 2026 – Casbah, San Diego, CA
- February 16, 2026 – Casbah, San Diego, CA
- February 18, 2026 – The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
- February 19, 2026 – Gundlach Bundschu, Sonoma, CA
- February 21, 2026 – Showbox, Seattle, WA
- February 22, 2026 – Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
April 2026 – European Tour
- April 7, 2026 – Festsaal Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany
- April 9, 2026 – Vega, Copenhagen, Denmark
- April 10, 2026 – Mojo Club, Hamburg, Germany
- April 11, 2026 – Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- April 13, 2026 – AB Box, Brussels, Belgium
- April 14, 2026 – Le Trianon, Paris, France
- April 17, 2026 – Vicar Street, Dublin, Ireland
- April 18, 2026 – Dolan’s, Limerick, Ireland
- April 20, 2026 – Tramshed, Cardiff, Wales
- April 21, 2026 – XOYO, Birmingham, England
- April 22, 2026 – O2 Brixton Academy, London, England
- April 24, 2026 – SWG3 TV Studio, Glasgow, Scotland
- April 25, 2026 – New Century Hall, Manchester, England
Tour Highlights
North American Leg
The North American tour, featuring support from experimental act YHWH Nailgun, launches in Chicago on January 23 before winding through major markets across the United States and Canada. Notable stops include two nights at San Diego’s intimate Casbah venue, a performance at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco, and a unique show at the Gundlach Bundschu winery in Sonoma, California.
The tour showcases Dry Cleaning’s growing stature in North America, with performances at prestigious venues like Brooklyn Steel in New York, Union Transfer in Philadelphia, and The Wiltern in Los Angeles—spaces that reflect the band’s evolution from cult favorites to established alternative rock headliners.
European Leg
The European tour sees Dry Cleaning return home in April with an impressive run of continental dates before culminating in a series of UK and Irish shows. The tour’s European section hits major cultural capitals including Berlin, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris, demonstrating the band’s strong following across the continent.
The tour reaches its climax with a performance at London’s O2 Brixton Academy on April 22, one of the UK’s most iconic music venues. This show represents a significant milestone for the band, cementing their status as major players in British alternative music.
Dry Cleaning’s Unique Sound
Dry Cleaning has carved out a distinctive niche in contemporary music with their innovative approach to post-punk. Fronted by Florence Shaw’s deadpan spoken-word delivery over the band’s atmospheric guitar work, driving basslines, and propulsive drumming, Dry Cleaning creates a sound that’s simultaneously cerebral and visceral.
Their debut album New Long Leg introduced their “everyday surrealism”—a style that finds profound meaning in mundane observations, delivered with Shaw’s detached yet oddly intimate vocal style. The collaboration with Cate Le Bon on Secret Love promises to push their sound into new territories while maintaining the core elements that have made them such a compelling act.
Critical Acclaim and Rising Profile
Since their emergence, Dry Cleaning has consistently earned critical praise for their inventive approach to post-punk and indie rock. Their previous work has been featured extensively in year-end lists and earned them a devoted international following. The ranking of New Long Leg among the best albums of the decade so far speaks to their immediate impact and artistic significance.
A Global Journey
The 2025-2026 tour represents Dry Cleaning’s most ambitious undertaking to date, with over 40 dates across multiple continents. From Spanish clubs to American theaters, from UK festivals to European cultural institutions, the tour showcases the band’s ability to connect with diverse audiences while maintaining their singular artistic vision.
For fans of innovative post-punk, intelligent lyricism, and bands unafraid to challenge conventional song structures, Dry Cleaning’s upcoming tour promises to be one of the most essential concert experiences of 2026. With Secret Love set to arrive in January and a comprehensive tour bringing the new material to life across the globe, Dry Cleaning is poised to further establish themselves as one of the most important bands in contemporary alternative music.