GRAMMY® Award-winning acoustic duo Rodrigo y Gabriela have announced a prestigious headline performance at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Saturday 23 May 2026. The show serves as a landmark celebration of the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album, which the duo will perform in its entirety.
This highly anticipated date is confirmed as the pair’s only UK appearance on a global celebratory run that begins in the United States before moving through Europe and Ireland.
A Global Phenomenon Reimagined
Upon its release in February 2006, Rodrigo y Gabriela became an overnight sensation. Co-produced by the legendary John Leckie (Radiohead, The Stone Roses), the album famously debuted at #1 in Ireland, making history as the first instrumental record to top the Irish charts.
The album introduced the world to the duo's signature "heavy metal on acoustic guitars" style, blending Latin rhythms with rock ferocity. Fans can expect to hear virtuoso performances of original staples like "Tamacún"—famously featured in the Breaking Bad pilot—alongside their transformative covers of Metallica’s "Orion" and Led Zeppelin’s "Stairway to Heaven."
Legacy of Virtuosity
Since that breakout release, Rodrigo y Gabriela have evolved into one of the world's most acclaimed instrumental acts, winning a GRAMMY® in 2020 and selling out iconic venues from the Hollywood Bowl to Red Rocks. This anniversary show offers a rare opportunity to see the duo return to the raw, percussive energy that first launched their career.
Event Details:
Venue: Royal Festival Hall, London
Date: Saturday 23 May 2026
Tickets: On sale now
