A big announcement and secret set sent music fans spiralling
14:05, 26 Sep 2025Updated 09:09, 28 Sep 2025
Anfield Stadium will once again be packed come summer(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)
One of the world’s biggest bands sent shockwaves through the city’s music fans when they announced a show for Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium. On Monday, My Chemical Romance confirmed three new dates for the Black Parade 2026 tour, marking the first of the local summer shows.
Last week, fans speculated Anfield could be a stop on the tour after signs with the band’s logo were on the advertising hoardings during the Merseyside Derby. Guitarist Frank Iero also shared an image of himself on Instagram wearing a Liverpool shirt on his social media channels as he said: “All eyez on the pitch tomorrow, Let’s go Reds!”
The next day, Anfield confirmed My Chemical Romance as the first artist to be a part of its summer 2026 concert series. Huge stars such as Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and Dua Lipa have been among the acts to have played shows in L4 over recent years.
The alternative rock band, renowned for songs such as ‘I’m Not Okay (I Promise),’ ‘Teenagers’ and ‘The Black Parade’, also announced a show in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park, adding to the the already sold out London Wembley run.
The news sent former goths and emo kids spiralling, with hundreds of comments flooding social media with excitement. One fan said: “Best announcement ever.”
My Chemical Romance(Image: Reading Titles)
Another said: “Omg so emotional watching this :’).” A third fan said: “The Black Parade is back in action baby.” Another excited fan said: “Thank you, we love you soooo much!!!!! Can’t wait to see you again!!!!!!”
An additional fan comment reads: “THE BLACK PARADE IS ALIVE AND WELL. MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE FOREVEEEEER!!!!!” Sick with excitement, another added: “IM GONNA THROW UP.”
Tickets went on sale Friday, September 26 at midday, and sold out almost instantly. Despite a few disgruntled fans having the usual trouble with long waits and queue jumping, Anfield’s first summer concert went down a treat with the city.
DJ MK(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Superstar DJ MK, known for hits including ’17’, ‘Dior’, ‘Piece of Me’ and ‘Asking’, held a surprise gig on Friday at the Baltic Triangle. Fans were asked to sign up for the set without knowing where it would be, promised information closer to the time.
Fans were issued a few hours before the show telling them where to go and that no tickets were necessary. The free and public set was a part of the DJ’s rollout for new track ‘Come Find Me’ with Clementine Douglas.