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Foo Fighters Open European Take Cover Tour in Oslo with Acoustic Set and Rare Songs
On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Foo Fighters launched the European leg of their Take Cover Tour at Oslo’s 25,000‑seat Unity Arena, a venue that has hosted the likes of Madonna, Beyoncé and Metallica. The three‑hour show blended the band’s hard‑hitting rock staples with an intimate acoustic interlude, and marked the first live return of the 1992 solo track “Marigold” in sixteen years.
The set began with the familiar opener “All My Life,” followed by the new‑album highlight “Of All People” from Your Favorite Toy. The band then launched into a rapid succession of fan favorites—“The Pretender,” “Rope,” “Walk,” “My Hero,” and “Learn to Fly”—before the crowd was jolted into a quieter space. After “No Son of Mine,” frontman Dave Grohl slipped into an acoustic guitar, moved to the arena’s B‑stage, and performed a full‑band version of the tour debut “Wheels.” He then surprised the audience by playing “Marigold,” the first live rendition since 2010.
The acoustic segment continued with solo takes on “Big Me” and “Times Like These,” after which Grohl rejoined the full lineup for “Caught in the Echo.” The show culminated with a string of anthems—“Breakout,” “Generator,” “Monkey Wrench,” “Hey, Johnny Park!,” “Aurora,” and “Best of You”—followed by an encore that introduced the new track “The Teacher” from But Here We Are, the unreleased “Exhausted,” and the classic “Everlong.” The 27‑song setlist, featuring several first‑time performances, underscored the tour’s signature mix of high‑energy rock and introspective acoustic moments.
The European itinerary will carry the band through the United Kingdom before heading to North America in August. Key dates include headline slots at the Netherlands’ Pinkpop Festival on June 19, Portugal’s NOS Alive on July 10, and Spain’s Mad Cool Festival on July 8. The North American leg opens in Toronto on August 4 and runs through late September, with the Foo Fighters touring alongside Queens of the Stone Age. Additional stops are slated for Stockholm, Warsaw, Munich, Paris, Liverpool, Berlin, Vienna, Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, and North American venues such as Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Nashville, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, with the tour concluding in Perth, Australia, on January 25, 2027.
Unity Arena—formerly Telenor Arena—serves as a versatile indoor venue just outside Oslo, and the 25,000‑seat capacity made it a fitting stage for the band’s expansive performance. This tour marks the first time the Foo Fighters have performed with drummer Ilan Rubin, who joined the group after Josh Freese’s departure, and follows the release of their twelfth studio album Your Favorite Toy in April 2026.
Critics and fans alike have lauded the band’s willingness to revisit older material and experiment with acoustic arrangements, adding depth to the setlist. The Oslo show set a tone that is expected to carry through the rest of the European leg, blending new material with classic hits in a balanced fashion. Tour details—including the full setlist, venue information, and ticketing links—are available on the Foo Fighters’ official website and partner platforms. The band’s next major appearance will be at the Pinkpop Festival in the Netherlands on June 19.
The set began with the familiar opener “All My Life,” followed by the new‑album highlight “Of All People” from Your Favorite Toy. The band then launched into a rapid succession of fan favorites—“The Pretender,” “Rope,” “Walk,” “My Hero,” and “Learn to Fly”—before the crowd was jolted into a quieter space. After “No Son of Mine,” frontman Dave Grohl slipped into an acoustic guitar, moved to the arena’s B‑stage, and performed a full‑band version of the tour debut “Wheels.” He then surprised the audience by playing “Marigold,” the first live rendition since 2010.
The acoustic segment continued with solo takes on “Big Me” and “Times Like These,” after which Grohl rejoined the full lineup for “Caught in the Echo.” The show culminated with a string of anthems—“Breakout,” “Generator,” “Monkey Wrench,” “Hey, Johnny Park!,” “Aurora,” and “Best of You”—followed by an encore that introduced the new track “The Teacher” from But Here We Are, the unreleased “Exhausted,” and the classic “Everlong.” The 27‑song setlist, featuring several first‑time performances, underscored the tour’s signature mix of high‑energy rock and introspective acoustic moments.
The European itinerary will carry the band through the United Kingdom before heading to North America in August. Key dates include headline slots at the Netherlands’ Pinkpop Festival on June 19, Portugal’s NOS Alive on July 10, and Spain’s Mad Cool Festival on July 8. The North American leg opens in Toronto on August 4 and runs through late September, with the Foo Fighters touring alongside Queens of the Stone Age. Additional stops are slated for Stockholm, Warsaw, Munich, Paris, Liverpool, Berlin, Vienna, Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, and North American venues such as Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Nashville, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, with the tour concluding in Perth, Australia, on January 25, 2027.
Unity Arena—formerly Telenor Arena—serves as a versatile indoor venue just outside Oslo, and the 25,000‑seat capacity made it a fitting stage for the band’s expansive performance. This tour marks the first time the Foo Fighters have performed with drummer Ilan Rubin, who joined the group after Josh Freese’s departure, and follows the release of their twelfth studio album Your Favorite Toy in April 2026.
Critics and fans alike have lauded the band’s willingness to revisit older material and experiment with acoustic arrangements, adding depth to the setlist. The Oslo show set a tone that is expected to carry through the rest of the European leg, blending new material with classic hits in a balanced fashion. Tour details—including the full setlist, venue information, and ticketing links—are available on the Foo Fighters’ official website and partner platforms. The band’s next major appearance will be at the Pinkpop Festival in the Netherlands on June 19.
