U2 celebrate 50 years in music with surprise gigs

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What happened

They could have filled a stadium or two for this golden anniversary, but U2 decided to go back to their roots and mark 50 years as a band with a few low-key gigs in their hometown of Dublin.

Key facts

  • They could have filled a stadium or two for this golden anniversary, but U2 decided to go back to their roots and mark 50 years as a band with a few low-key gigs in their hometown of Dublin.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:12:34 UTC.

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