Deftones announce 3Arena date in support of new album private music

Just hours after revealing that their 10th studio album, private music, is set to be released on August 22, Deftones have announced a major European and UK arena tour for 2026 – including a show at Dublin's 3Arena on February 16.

The 15-date tour kicks off Paris at the end of January, before hitting cities like Brussels, Berlin, Amsterdam, Manchester and London. The Grammy Award-winning band be joined by special guests Denzel Curry and Drug Church.

To coincide with the news of the upcoming album and tour, Deftones have also released a new single, 'my mind is a mountain':

Recorded with award-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz – who previously worked with Deftones on 2012's Koi No Yokan and 2010's Diamond Eyes – private eyes will see the band "continuing to push sonic and emotional boundaries."

"With the group’s unmistakable blend of heaviness and atmosphere, private music promises to be a landmark release in a career defined by fearless innovation," the official statement continues.

Pre-sale for the Dublin date kicks off on Wednesday, July 16, at 9am – while tickets go on general sale on Friday, July 18, at 9am. See Ticketmaster.ie for more.

Deftones' EU/UK 2026 tour dates:

• Thu 29 Jan – Paris, FR – Adidas Arena
• Fri 30 Jan – Brussels, BE – Forest National
• Sun 1 Feb – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena
• Tue 3 Feb – Munich, DE – Zenith
• Thu 5 Feb – Lodz, PL – Atlas Arena
• Fri 6 Feb – Berlin, DE – Max-Schmeling-Halle
• Sat 7 Feb – Dortmund, DE – Westfalenhalle
• Mon 9 Feb – Stuttgart, DE – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
• Tue 10 Feb – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Live
• Thu 12 Feb – Birmingham, UK – BP Pulse Live
• Fri 13 Feb – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
• Sat 14 Feb – Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live
• Mon 16 Feb – Dublin, IE – 3Arena
• Wed 18 Feb – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena
• Fri 20 Feb – London, UK – The O2