'80s Rock Band Announces Update on 2026 Tour With Special Guests
Duran Duran, the iconic English pop-rock band, delivered an exciting update to fans.
Following the announcement regarding their headlining tour, the quartet consisting of frontman Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes on keyboards, John Taylor on bass guitar and vocals, and Roger Taylor on drums, has officially unveiled the lineup of guests joining them at BST Hyde Park.
Scheduled on July 5 at the Great Oak Stage, the one-night show promises electrifying performances from notable artists and bands.
Special guests include pop glam band Scissor Sisters, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, ‘90s music duo Groove Armada, Sophie Grey, "You're a Lot" hitmaker SISTRA, as well as Harrison, Wendy Bevan and Sam Scherdel.
The announcement sparked not only excitement but also anticipation among fans, especially those who follow the bands and artists involved.
"Wow!!! What a duranmazing lineup!!! Sooo excited! Can't wait," one wrote.
"Brilliant lineup!" a commenter said.
"Sending you all my love for this amazing lineup!" a fan added.
The same goes for another who remarked, "The Lineup! Just wow! What a day and night that will be!!"
"OMG, this is cool!! Speechless with the lineup! Let's go!!!" another echoed.
The upcoming concert at BST Hyde Park is ahead of Duran Duran's Europe and U.K. tour which is set to kick off in October.
Marking this their first full U.K. tour in three years, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees had their preparations in place for the Future Past run, which also celebrated their 40th anniversary and their 15th studio album, Future Past.
The European leg will be the first to kick off in early October in Norway, while the U.K. run follows in mid-October, concluding the 11-date stretch in Leeds, England on the 24th.
- Oct. 2: Oslo, Norway – Unity Arena
- Oct. 3: Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena
- Oct. 5: Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena
- Oct. 8: Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
- Oct. 26: Brussels, Belgium – ING Arena
- Oct. 28: Paris, France – Accor Arena
- Oct. 15: Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro Arena
- Oct. 18: Belfast, Northern Ireland – The SSE Arena
- Oct. 20: Birmingham, England – Utilita Arena
- Oct. 23: Liverpool, England – M&S Bank Arena
- Oct. 24: Leeds, England – First Direct Arena
Duran Duran Frontman on the Secrets Behind the Band's Enduring Longevity
Le Bon credits their strong relationship and connection with each other as a pivotal reason for why they remain strong nearly 50 years after forming in the late 1970s.
"We like each other, we like working together," the vocalist told ITV News as cited by Far Out Magazine. We rely on each other for musical ideas as well. We split all the income equally; it doesn't matter if you write something or if you don't write on it, you get an equal share of the publishing."
Moreover, he also highlighted the fairness and respect that they give to each other to prevent conflict.
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This story was originally published June 9, 2026 at 8:43 PM.