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U2 performing in concert in Manila during the band’s Joshua Tree Tour, 2019; archival photograph.
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The Global PulseGlobal Music | Album Releases

U2 Announces Carnaval De Luz, First Studio Album of New Material in Nine Years

BY ROBYN ANTONIUS / URBAN GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA | EDITORIAL DESK

November 6, 2026

Irish rock band U2 is preparing to release Carnaval De Luz on November 13, 2026, marking its first full-length studio album of new material in nine years.

Produced by Jacknife Lee, the project features collaborations spanning different musical generations and styles.

Among its notable recordings is Torn, a duet featuring Dolly Parton.

The release represents another milestone for U2 as the band continues its long-running international music career.

Original reporting: U2.com — official announcement, 2026 • Read the source article ↗

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