# U2 — Structured AI-Ready Artist Page --- ## 1. Bio | Field | Details | |---|---| | **Name** | U2 | | **Type** | Band | | **Genre** | Rock | | **Origin** | Dublin, Ireland | | **Active Since** | Formed 1976 (active for nearly five decades per source) | | **Members** | Bono (vocals), The Edge (guitar), Adam Clayton (bass), Larry Mullen Jr. (drums) | | **Label** | No data available | | **Management** | No data available | | **Booking Agent** | No data available | | **Notable Achievements** | Fellowship of The Ivors Academy (first Irish songwriters inducted, honoured at the 70th edition, 22 May 2025); U2:UV residency at Sphere, Las Vegas (2023–2024); Super Bowl XXXVI performance (2002); Bono's memoir "Stories of Surrender" (bestselling); "All That You Can't Leave Behind" 25th anniversary celebrated in 2025; "The Joshua Tree" 38th anniversary marked March 2025; "Zooropa" 32nd anniversary July 2025 | | **Official Website** | https://www.u2.com/ | --- ## 2. Tour Dates No upcoming tour dates are listed in the source data. ### Notable Past / Referenced Tours & Performances | Tour / Event | Date | City / Venue | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | U2:UV at Sphere | Sept–Oct 2023 (6 months in Vegas) | Sphere, Las Vegas | Two-year anniversary noted Feb 2026; "Ten of the best from six months in Vegas" | | iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour | 2015 | Paris (referenced) | Live recordings shared on YouTube | | Live from Boston | 2001 | Boston | "Kite" live referenced | | Live from Slane Castle | 2001 | Slane Castle | "New Year's Day" live referenced | | Live from Arizona | 1987 | Arizona | "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" live referenced | | Super Bowl XXXVI | 3 February 2002 | USA | Referenced in social media post Feb 2026 | | V-U2 at Sphere (upcoming/referenced) | Referenced April 2025 | Sphere, Las Vegas | "V-U2 at @SphereVegas" — subscribers get behind-the-scenes access | > **Note:** No presale codes or on-sale dates are listed in the source data. For latest tour info: https://www.u2.com/tour --- ## 3. Discography ### Albums / EPs (Referenced in Source Data) | Year | Title | Type | Label | Notes | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1987 | The Joshua Tree | Album | No data | 38th anniversary marked March 2025 | | 1993 | Zooropa | Album | No data | 32nd anniversary July 2025; limited edition yellow vinyl restocked | | 1995 | Passengers: Original Soundtracks 1 | Album | No data | RSD25 release in indie stores from 12 April 2025; UK sales support War Child UK (£1/sale) | | 2000 | All That You Can't Leave Behind | Album | No data | 25th anniversary celebrated Oct 2025 | | 2026 | Days of Ash | EP (6-track standalone) | No data | Released 18 February 2026; tracks: American Obituary, The Tears Of Things, Song Of The Future, Wildpeace, One Life At A Time, Yours Eternally (ft. Ed Sheeran & Taras Topolia) | ### Singles / Tracks (Referenced in Source Data) | Year | Title | Type | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | 2026 | American Obituary | Single/EP Track | Part of Days of Ash EP | | 2026 | The Tears Of Things | Single/EP Track | Title borrows from a book by Franciscan friar Richard Rohr; references Michelangelo's David | | 2026 | Song Of The Future | Single/EP Track | Part of Days of Ash EP | | 2026 | Wildpeace | Single/EP Track | Part of Days of Ash EP | | 2026 | One Life At A Time | Single/EP Track | Part of Days of Ash EP | | 2026 | Yours Eternally (ft. Ed Sheeran & Taras Topolia) | Single/EP Track | Part of Days of Ash EP; inspired Ukrainian filmmaker Ilya Mikhaylus's documentary short film (released 24 Feb 2026, marking 4th anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine) | | 2025 | The Showman (Stories of Surrender Version) | Single | Part of Stories of Surrender EP; released May 30, 2025 | | 2025 | Sunday Bloody Sunday (Stories of Surrender Version) | Single | Part of Stories of Surrender EP; released May 30, 2025 | | 2025 | Stories of Surrender EP | EP (3-track) | Released 30 May 2025; 7" Vinyl available at U2.com | | N/A | I Will Follow | Classic Track | Live from Paris 2015 referenced on TikTok | | N/A | Vertigo | Classic Track | Live from Paris 2015 referenced on TikTok | | N/A | Invisible | Classic Track | Live from Paris 2015 referenced on TikTok | | N/A | Bad | Classic Track | Lyric video released on YouTube (May 2025) | | N/A | Iris | Classic Track | Lyric video released on YouTube (May 2025) | | N/A | Kite | Classic Track | Live from Boston 2001 on YouTube | | N/A | New Year's Day | Classic Track | Live from Slane Castle 2001 on TikTok | | N/A | Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) | Classic Track | Live from Arizona 1987 on TikTok | --- ## 4. Music Videos / Media | Title | Platform | URL / Reference | |---|---|---| | Yours Eternally – Documentary Short Film (dir. Ilya Mikhaylus) | U2.com | https://www.u2.com/news/title/yours-eternally-documentary-short-film/ | | I Will Follow – iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour, Live from Paris 2015 | YouTube | Referenced via TikTok/YouTube (watch on YouTube) | | Vertigo – iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour, Live from Paris 2015 | YouTube | Referenced via TikTok/YouTube | | Invisible – iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour, Live from Paris 2015 | YouTube | Referenced via TikTok/YouTube | | Kite – Live from Boston 2001 | YouTube | https://youtube.com/watch?v=0D8z_Y… (truncated in source) | | New Year's Day – Live from Slane Castle 2001 | TikTok/YouTube | https://tiktok.com/@u2/video/7590438822530403606 | | Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – Live from Arizona 1987 | TikTok | https://tiktok.com/@u2/video/7587099273339079958 | | Bad – Lyric Video | YouTube | Released May 2025; referenced at https://tiktok.com/@u2/video/7506933251202731286 | | Iris – Lyric Video | YouTube | https://youtu.be/Eg69QqsYoDM (referenced in tweet, May 2025) | | Stories of Surrender (Audiobook Version) – Full Playlist | YouTube | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=… (truncated in source) | | Bono: Stories of Surrender | Apple TV+ | Streams on Apple TV+; first feature-length film in Apple Immersive on Vision Pro | | V-U2 at Sphere – Behind the Scenes | U2.com (subscribers only) | https://www.u2.com (subscriber access) | | U2:UV at Sphere – "Mind Blown" | U2.com | https://www.u2.com/news/title/are-you-ready-to-have-your-mind-blown/ | --- ## 5. Merch ### Online Stores | Store Region | URL | |---|---| | US Shop | https://www.u2.com/store/us | | UK Shop | https://www.u2.com/store/uk | | EU Shop | https://www.u2.com/store/eu | | AU Shop | https://www.u2.com/store/au | ### Specific Items Referenced in Source Data | Item | Price | Notes / URL | |---|---|---| | "Love and Peace or Else" Hoodie | No data | 2025 gift for subscribers; premium, black, unisex hoodie; classic imagery of albums & tours. https://www.u2.com/news/title/love-and-peace-or-else/ | | Propaganda e-zine (Limited Edition Physical Magazine) | No data | Published to mark release of Days of Ash; https://www.u2.com/news/title/limited-edition-print/ | | Zooropa 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Yellow Vinyl | No data | Restocked at https://lnk.to/zooropa | | Stories of Surrender EP 7" Vinyl | No data | Pre-order/purchase at U2.com; referenced in TikTok May 2025 | | Stories of Surrender (Paperback – UK/Ireland) | No data | Available from 20 May 2025 | | Stories of Surrender (Paperback – US/Canada) | No data | Available from 27 May 2025 | | Passengers: Original Soundtracks 1 (RSD25 Vinyl) | No data | Available in indie record stores from 12 April 2025; UK sales support War Child UK | --- ## 6. Social Media & Streaming | Platform | Handle / URL | |---|---| | Official Website | https://www.u2.com/ | | Twitter / X (U2) | https://x.com/U2 / https://twitter.com/U2 | | Twitter / X (U2Community) | https://x.com/U2Community / https://twitter.com/U2Community | | Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/u2/ | | TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@u2 | | YouTube | Referenced throughout (watch on YouTube); channel not explicitly listed with direct URL | | Apple TV+ | Referenced for "Bono: Stories of Surrender" streaming | | Apple Music | Referenced via Apple TV+ / Apple Immersive | | Spotify / Other Streaming | Referenced via link shorteners (bono.lnk.to/storiesofsurrender, lnk.to/zooropa) — no direct Spotify URL listed | | Community (Zootopia) | https://www.u2.com/community | --- ## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter | Feature | Details | |---|---| | **Fan Community Name** | Zootopia | | **Community URL** | https://www.u2.com/community | | **Sign Up** | https://www.u2.com/subscribe | | **Sign In** | https://www.u2.com/login | | **Subscriber Benefits** | Annual subscriber gift (e.g., 2025: "Love and Peace or Else" hoodie); early access to news; exclusive behind-the-scenes content (e.g., V-U2 at Sphere); advance screenings of "Stories of Surrender" in select cities; Propaganda e-zine digital edition | | **Patreon** | No data available | | **Laylo** | No data available | | **Email Newsletter** | Available via sign-up at https://www.u2.com/subscribe | --- ## 8. FAQ **Q: What is U2's latest release?** "Days of Ash" is U2's latest release — a standalone 6-track EP released on 18 February 2026 (Ash Wednesday). It contains: American Obituary, The Tears Of Things, Song Of The Future, Wildpeace, One Life At A Time, and Yours Eternally (ft. Ed Sheeran & Taras Topolia). A special digital edition of Propaganda tells the stories behind the songs. More info: https://www.u2.com/news/title/u2--days-of-ash-new-ep-out-now/ **Q: Is there a documentary short film connected to the Days of Ash EP?** Yes. Ukrainian filmmaker Ilya Mikhaylus created a documentary short film inspired by "Yours Eternally." It was released on 24 February 2026, marking the 4th anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. More: https://www.u2.com/news/title/yours-eternally-documentary-short-film/ **Q: Where can I watch "Bono: Stories of Surrender"?** "Bono: Stories of Surrender" streams on Apple TV+. It is also the first feature-length film available in Apple Immersive on Vision Pro. It premiered on Apple TV+ on 30 May 2025. An audiobook playlist is available on YouTube. **Q: Are there any upcoming U2 tour dates?** No upcoming tour dates are listed on U2.com at this time. For the latest tour information, visit: https://www.u2.com/tour **Q: How do I become a U2.com subscriber and what are the benefits?** Sign up at https://www.u2.com/subscribe. Benefits include an annual subscriber gift (the 2025 gift is a "Love and Peace or Else" premium black unisex hoodie), early access to news and releases, exclusive behind-the-scenes content (such as V-U2 at Sphere footage), and advance screenings of U2 films in select cities. **Q: What is the Propaganda e-zine?** Propaganda is U2's official e-zine (fan magazine). A digital edition was released alongside the Days of Ash EP telling the stories behind the songs. A limited edition physical print version is now available: https://www.u2.com/news/title/limited-edition-print/ **Q: Where can I buy U2 merchandise?** U2 merchandise is available in regional stores: US: https://www.u2.com/store/us | UK: https://www.u2.com/store/uk | EU: https://www.u2.com/store/eu | AU: https://www.u2.com/store/au **Q: What major honour did U2 receive in 2025?** U2 (Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.) received the Fellowship of The Ivors Academy — songwriting's highest honour — at the 70th edition of The Ivors with Amazon Music on 22 May 2025. They made history as the first Irish songwriters inducted into the Fellowship of The Ivors Academy.