The Strokes perform in Bologna for Italian tour date

The New York rock band The Strokes performed at the Unipol Arena in Bologna, marking their only Italian date during their current world tour. The concert follows the July 2026 release of their seventh studio album, ‘Reality Awaits’, produced by Rick Rubin.

The band’s performance featured a mix of new material and classic hits from their career, which spans twenty-eight years. The new album has been noted for its experimental use of Auto-Tune on Julian Casablancas’ vocals, a stylistic choice that has sparked debate among critics and fans.

The tour includes major international venues such as the O2 Arena in London and the Accor Arena in Paris. For the Bologna show, the band was supported by Fat White Family and Alex Cameron.