# Kneecap musical activities and political performances

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> Updated: 2026-08-30T23:32:59.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Irish hip hop trio Kneecap has expanded their live presence following the commercial success of their album ‘FENIAN’. The group announced a series of tour dates for late 2026, including performances in the Netherlands and a headline show at Dublin’s 3Arena, which is billed as their “last show on the island in 2026”.

In addition to touring, the group has utilized festival appearances for political expression. During a headline set at the Reading Festival, the trio displayed a Palestinian flag and directed criticism toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating they intended to use their platform to highlight “displacement, colonialism, and forced starvation in Palestine”. The performance also included verbal criticism of UK politician Andy Burnham regarding his comments on a united Ireland.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: Kneecap delivers political performance at Reading Festival

Irish rappers Kneecap used their Reading Festival headline set to express solidarity with Palestine and criticize Benjamin Netanyahu and Andy Burnham.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kneecap-delivers-political-performance-at-reading-festival

### 2026-08-19: Kneecap announces 2026 tour dates in the Netherlands and Ireland

Irish hip hop group Kneecap has announced 2026 tour dates, including three shows in the Netherlands and a headline performance at Dublin’s 3Arena in December.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kneecap-announces-2026-tour-dates-in-the-netherlands-and-ireland

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