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U2 skip Chile tour
U2 to skip Chile on Latin American tour after negotiations fail.
In brief
U2 to skip Chile on Latin American tour after negotiations fail. U2 will skip Chile on their 2027 Latin American tour due to failed negotiations with Santiago's Estadio Nacional venue restrictions. Originally reported by NME.
U2 skip Chile
U2 are set to skip Chile on their upcoming Latin American tour for the first time after negotiations reportedly fell through.
Tour dates confirmed
U2 confirmed six shows across Mexico City, São Paulo and Buenos Aires in February and March 2027 for their 2027 'The Greatest Show On Earth' world tour.
Chilean negotiations
Chilean newspaper La Tercera reported negotiations to bring U2 to Chile since 2025 failed to produce an agreement.
Estadio Nacional issues
Santiago's Estadio Nacional faced restrictions complicating U2's potential concert, with authorities prioritizing sporting events over live music.
U2's history in Chile
U2 performed in Chile in 1998, 2006, 2011 and October 2017, with the Estadio Nacional hosting all previous shows.
Tour details
Tickets for São Paulo and Buenos Aires shows go on sale October 22, Mexico City dates October 23, with a subscriber pre-sale starting October 19.
The short version
U2 will skip Chile on their 2027 Latin American tour due to failed negotiations with Santiago's Estadio Nacional venue restrictions.
