Gorillaz to kick off North American tour in Orlando this fall

The animated band returns to the City Beautiful to start their latest trek supporting their new India-inspired album.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Cartoon rock band Gorillaz will kick off their North American tour in Orlando this fall, playing the first show of the trek at the Kia Center on September 17. The tour, in support of their newest album "The Mountain", will start in mid-September in Orlando and wrap up in Seattle on Halloween night, with one other Florida stop in Miami. Touring openers for Gorillaz will be Little Simz and Deltron3030.

Why it matters

Gorillaz, the virtual band created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, have built a devoted following over the past two decades with their unique blend of rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. Their decision to launch the tour in Orlando, where they last played the final date of their first U.S. run in 2022, signals the continued growth of the city as a major concert destination.

The details

Gorillaz will kick off their North American tour in support of their new album "The Mountain" at the Kia Center in Orlando on Thursday, September 17. The tour will then make its way across the country, wrapping up in Seattle on Halloween night, with one other Florida stop in Miami. Joining Gorillaz on the tour will be opening acts Little Simz and Deltron3030.

  • Gorillaz will kick off their North American tour in Orlando on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
  • The tour will wrap up in Seattle on October 31, 2026.

The players

Gorillaz

Gorillaz is a virtual band created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, known for their unique blend of rock, hip-hop, and electronic music.

Damon Albarn

The co-creator and lead musician of the virtual band Gorillaz.

Jamie Hewlett

The co-creator and visual artist behind the virtual band Gorillaz.

Little Simz

A British rapper who will be the opening act for Gorillaz on their North American tour.

Deltron3030

An American hip-hop supergroup that will also be opening for Gorillaz on their North American tour.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Gorillaz tour kickoff show in Orlando on September 17, 2026 will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 9, 2026 through Ticketmaster.

The takeaway

Gorillaz' decision to launch their North American tour in Orlando highlights the city's growing reputation as a major concert destination, capable of hosting high-profile acts like the virtual band. Their unique blend of genres and innovative approach to performance will no doubt attract fans from across the region to the Kia Center for the tour's opening night.