Steel Pulse Launches Reggae Against Racism World Tour 2026
Steel Pulse, alongside The Clash and Matumbi, helped build Rock Against Racism 50 years ago. Now David Hinds' Grammy-winning band is taking that fight worldwide.
Grammy Award-winning roots reggae band Steel Pulse, fronted by David Hinds, announced the Reggae Against Racism – World Tour 2026, a global concert series spanning major cities across Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The announcement, which dropped on March 20, frames the tour as part concert series, part cultural campaign dedicated to unity, justice, peace, and the enduring power of reggae music as a force for social change.
The tour carries deliberate historical weight. Steel Pulse played a leading role in the Rock Against Racism movement that emerged in the United Kingdom in the mid-1970s, sharing stages with The Clash, Tom Robinson Band, and Matumbi to confront the rise of far-right extremism through music and solidarity. The Reggae Against Racism – World Tour 2026 pays direct tribute to that movement, arriving as UK music marks 50 years of organized anti-racism activism. The tour's stated mission: bringing people together "with social consciousness through Rhythm, Resistance and Hope."
Shows will feature classic anthems from Steel Pulse's historic catalog alongside new music addressing today's global struggles for justice. Select cities will see collaborations with local artists and activists, plus community dialogues and cultural events built around unity and awareness — making this something beyond a standard touring cycle for the Birmingham-born band.
The first confirmed date lands April 1, 2026, at Live Music Hall in Cologne, Germany, as part of the Reggaeville Easter Special. That show stacks an impressive supporting lineup: Alborosie, Hempress Sativa, and Paolo Baldini DubFiles share the bill, making the Cologne stop one of the stronger roots and dub lineups assembled in Europe this spring. Tickets are on sale now.
The full tour itinerary extends well beyond Cologne, with stops confirmed across multiple continents. Complete dates are available at steelpulse.com, where the band is directing fans for details as additional shows are announced.
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