Kanye West has announced headline performances in Europe for 2026, with shows confirmed in the Netherlands on 6 June and Italy on 18 July. The announcement comes as he prepares for the release of his upcoming album, Bully, set for 20 March.
West’s return marks his first major headline appearance in Europe since 2014.
Arnhem And Reggio Emilia To Host Concerts
The Netherlands performance will take place at the GelreDome in Arnhem, one of the country’s largest indoor venues with a capacity of over 40,000.
The Italian concert will be held at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia. Promoters described the Arnhem date as the opening of a limited European tour, suggesting additional shows could be announced in the coming months.
Mexico City Performance Signals Comeback
West performed in Mexico City on 30 January 2026, marking his first concert in Latin America in nearly two decades. The show drew more than 40,000 attendees and featured classic hits including “Heartless”, “Can’t Tell Me Nothing”, “Mercy”, and “Blood on the Leaves”.
During the concert, West brought his 12-year-old daughter North on stage. She joined him for a performance of “Only One” and also performed her newly released single, “Piercing On My Hand”.
Public Apology And New Album Rollout
News of the tour follows a full-page advertisement placed in The Wall Street Journal, in which West apologised for antisemitic and racist remarks that caused offence to Jewish and Black communities.
Speaking to Vanity Fair, he said:
“This, for me, as evidenced by the letter, isn’t about reviving my commerciality.”
“I owe a huge apology once again for everything that I said that hurt the Jewish and Black communities in particular. All of it went too far”.
West added:
“I look at the wreckage of my episode and realize that this isn’t who I am.”
The European shows will form part of his 2026 tour schedule, coinciding with the rollout of Bully, his first album since 2016.
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