Maximo Park have officially announced a 2026 UK tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, A Certain Trigger. The record was released in 2005. It is a beloved album from the mid-2000s indie scene, with singles like Apply Some Pressure, Graffiti, and Going Missing.
Two decades later, the band is all set to revisit the album in full. They are also expected to play a setlist of their other hits. This run of shows is scheduled for February 2026. Maximo Park's upcoming trek dates are part of an anniversary celebration that also includes a physical reissue of A Certain Trigger, officially slated for release on October 31, 2025.
The upcoming re-release will be available in multiple formats, including single LP, double gatefold LP, and a three-LP collection.
Maximo Park announced the 2026 UK trek via an official Instagram post, which read:
"TOUR! Next February!!! Let's celebrate 20 years of 'A Certain Trigger'! We will be performing songs from the album & a plethora of our greatest hits. General sale will take place on Fri 29th Aug. If you want to access the pre-sale tickets, make sure you sign up to our mailing list. Pre-sale will take place on Weds 27th Aug at 10 am. Support across all dates comes from @artbrutbandofficial. Link in bio"
Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith described revisiting the album's archives as "like entering a time machine." He explained further in a statement:
"Not many bands make it to a twentieth year together so we are having a big celebration, with a special 20th anniversary tour and by giving a fresh perspective to A Certain Trigger."
Maximo Park was formed in Newcastle in 2000. They became a known name in the British indie scene of the mid-2000s. Their debut album, A Certain Trigger, was produced by Paul Epworth and released on Warp Records. The record earned them a Mercury Prize nomination.
Complete list of dates and stops for Maximo Park's 2026 UK run
A full rundown of the confirmed dates and locations for the band’s 2026 UK run is as follows:
- Friday, February 6, 2026, Glasgow, UK at O2 Academy (with Art Brut)
- Saturday, February 7, 2026, Manchester, UK at O2 Victoria Warehouse (with Art Brut)
- Sunday, February 8, 2026, Liverpool, UK at O2 Academy (with Art Brut)
- Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Bournemouth, UK at O2 Academy (with Art Brut)
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Bristol, UK at O2 Academy (with Art Brut)
- Friday, February 13, 2026, Birmingham, UK at O2 Academy (with Art Brut)
- Saturday, February 14, 2026, London, UK at O2 Academy Brixton (with Art Brut)
- Sunday, February 15, 2026, Oxford, UK at O2 Academy (with Art Brut)
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Cambridge, UK at Corn Exchange (with Art Brut)
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Nottingham, UK at Rock City (with Art Brut)
- Friday, February 20, 2026, Leeds, UK at O2 Academy (with Art Brut)
- Saturday, February 21, 2026, Newcastle, UK at O2 City Hall (with Art Brut)
Presale and ticket info
Tickets for Maximo Park's 2026 UK run can be purchased through the following options:
Presale access: Opens Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10 am BST. Fans need to sign up through the official Maximo Park website to receive codes.
General sale: Opens Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10 am BST. Tickets will be available via authorized ticketing partners, venues, and the band's website.
Fans can keep an eye on Maximo Park's social channels for further updates.
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