Queens of the Stone Age have announced a series of intimate UK and European shows as part of their upcoming Catacombs Tour. Details were shared on their official Instagram account.
The band’s announcement outlined the tour details and ticket availability information.
“The Catacombs Tour: European & UK Shows Announced,” the band stated. “All tickets on sale Friday, 18th July at 10am local time.”
The announcement also included a special message for their French fans.
“Paris, our muse, we haven’t forgotten you,” they continued. “More info coming soon. À bientôt…”
Tickets for the intimate shows will be available starting this Friday morning across local time zones.
This announcement builds on the band’s recent creative exploration of unconventional performance spaces. It marks a significant expansion of their artistic vision.
The Catacombs Tour concept originated from Queens of the Stone Age’s acclaimed cinematic project filmed in the Paris Catacombs. Loudwire reported that the band performed in the underground ossuary with a stripped-down setup featuring a three-piece string section and unconventional percussion instruments including chains and chopsticks. The unique acoustics of the subterranean venue created an intimate atmosphere that inspired this touring concept.
The upcoming performances will feature specially crafted arrangements designed for intimate venues. AXS TV noted that these shows promise unique performances unlike any previous Queens of the Stone Age tour, with enhanced ensembles that will “twist the volume knob in both directions.” The arrangements draw directly from the spirit of their underground recordings. They emphasize the band’s commitment to reimagining their catalog for smaller spaces.
The tour represents a global initiative extending beyond the European announcement. Metal Insider confirmed that additional North American dates will commence on October 2 at Chicago’s historic Chicago Theatre. Performances are scheduled through November in iconic venues including New York’s Beacon Theatre and New Orleans’ Saenger Theatre.
This strategic focus on historic and intimate venues underscores the band’s intention to create a distinctly different concert experience. They are moving away from traditional arena shows to spaces that complement the atmospheric qualities first explored in the Paris Catacombs.
