Sigur Rós Strips Down - Pollstar News

Sigur Rós returns to the U.S. in the fall but you can forget about the string and brass sections that appeared on previous tours. The September-October road trip features the band returning to its trio core to perform two sets each evening.

Sigur Rós says the mostly theatre journey will be its most intimate tour in a decade. What’s more, for the first time since 2002, the group is playing new music before it releases an album. The band also promises new interpretations of songs it hasn’t played “in a very long time.”

Even though Sigur Rós is losing the strings and brass, the band isn’t scrimping on the visuals. The team behind the band’s “Knights Of Illumination” tour is designing the live production.

Oh, and you better arrive on time come show night because there won’t be an opening act.

Sigur Rós’ summer calendar includes festivals, festivals and more festivals. Spain’s Primavera Sound, Denmark’s Northside and Russia’s Stereoleto are just a few of the mammoth music events hosting the band. Check out the video announcing the tour and then eyeball the U.S. and Canada dates to see which evening works best for you.

Sept. 19 – Vancouver, British Columbia, Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Sept. 20 – Seattle, Wash., Paramount Theatre
Sept. 21 – Portland, Ore., Keller Auditorium
Sept. 23 – San Diego, Calif., Jacobs Music Center At Copley Symphony Hall
Sept. 24 – Los Angeles, Calif., Hollywood Bowl
Sept. 26 – Salt Lake City, Utah, Kingsbury Hall
Sept. 27 – Denver, Colo., Paramount Theatre
Sept. 29 – Minneapolis, Minn., Orpheum Theatre
Sept. 30 – Chicago, Ill., Chicago Theatre
Oct. 1 – Detroit, Mich., Fox Theatre
Oct. 3 – Toronto, Ontario, Massey Hall
Oct. 5 – New York, N.Y., Radio City Music Hall
Oct. 6 – Brooklyn, N.Y., Kings Theatre
Oct. 8 – Philadelphia, Pa., Academy Of Music
Oct. 10 – Asheville, N.C., Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Oct. 12 – Kansas City, Mo., Arvest Bank Theatre At The Midland
Oct. 14 – Phoenix, Ariz., Orpheum Theatre

Presales begin April 5. Signing up for the Sigur Rós mailing list enables you to participate in fan presales. General onsales for all shows except Los Angeles begin April 8 at 12 p.m. EDT.

Groups of five or more tickets are available now for Los Angeles and single ticket sales begin May 1. VIP packages boasting “best seats in the house” and signed memorabilia are available. Go to Sigur-Ros.co.uk for more details.