Sixteen years after their last Madrid show, The Black Keys return for a single Spanish date on 13 September 2026, bringing their Peaches 'n Kream World Tour to Movistar Arena to present their fourteenth studio album.
What it is
Formed in Akron, Ohio in 2001, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney built The Black Keys out of lo-fi basement recordings into one of the defining garage and blues-rock acts of the 2010s, picking up five Grammy Awards along the way. Their new album, Peaches!, released 1 May 2026, is described by Auerbach as the band's "most natural" record since their 2002 debut The Big Come Up — ten raw, visceral tracks recorded live together rather than with separated vocal takes, a deliberately rough approach that Auerbach has said made mixing the record genuinely difficult. Robert Finley, a soul and blues artist who has recorded with Auerbach's production label, opens the show.
The set is expected to mix new material from Peaches! with the duo's best-known songs — "Lonely Boy," "Howlin' for You" and "Gold on the Ceiling" among them — spanning two decades of a catalogue that's grown from stripped-down garage blues into more expansive, occasionally psychedelic production.
Why it's worth attending
A sixteen-year gap between Madrid shows makes this a genuinely rare booking, and the duo's live reputation — built on raw guitar tone and tight, groove-driven drumming — has remained consistent even as their studio sound has grown more ambitious. This is the only Spanish date on the tour, so there's no other domestic chance to catch it. It's a loud, guitar-forward rock show rather than anything stripped back, so it suits fans of garage and blues-rock specifically rather than a general pop crowd.
Practical info
Date: 13 September 2026. Show starts at 21:00; doors typically open 1–2 hours earlier. General admission tickets around €65–73.50 plus booking fees; VIP packages available from €266 up to €428. Under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult with a ticket in the same section. Located at Movistar Arena, Avenida de Felipe II. Nearest metro: Goya (lines 2 and 4) or O'Donnell (line 6).
FAQ
Is this the band's only Spanish show in 2026?
Yes, Madrid is the sole Spanish date on this tour.
How much are tickets?
General admission is around €65–73.50 plus fees, with VIP experience packages priced from €266 to €428.
Who is the opening act?
Robert Finley, a soul and blues artist who has recorded albums produced by Dan Auerbach.
What album is this tour supporting?
Peaches!, the band's fourteenth studio album, released 1 May 2026.
Is there an age restriction?
Under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult holding a ticket in the same section.
