Tinariwen TOUR 2026

Monday, May 18, 2026 - O2 Forum Kentish Town, London

Tinariwen bring their hypnotic desert blues and Tuareg folk sound to O2 Forum Kentish Town on 18 May 2026. Drawing on Malian and Tuareg musical heritage, the collective weave blues-inflected guitar lines with traditional rhythms and melodies, creating an atmospheric, groove-driven performance. Songs from albums such as “Kel Tinariwen”, “Amatssou” and “Idrache (Traces of the Past)” sit alongside newer material ahead of the 2026 release “Hoggar”, giving this show a clear link between past catalogue and forthcoming work. Fans of desert blues, folk and traditional North African-influenced rock will find Tinariwen’s London date rich in detail and texture.