Honestly, it’s been a minute. Six years, to be exact. When Of Monsters and Men finally emerged from their Icelandic "hermit mode" to announce the Of Monsters and Men Tour 2025, it didn't just feel like a concert announcement. It felt like a family reunion.
You've probably heard the stomp-clap-hey energy of "Little Talks" a thousand times in grocery stores or at your cousin's wedding. But if you walk into one of their shows in 2025 expecting just a nostalgia trip, you’re in for a massive surprise. The band is touring behind their fourth studio album, All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, and the vibe has shifted. It’s deeper. It’s a bit weirder. It’s exactly what we needed.
The Mouse Parade Tour: Beyond the Stomp-Clap
The Of Monsters and Men Tour 2025 (officially dubbed the "All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade Tour") kicked off in late October in Toronto. Since then, the band has been weaving through North America, hitting iconic spots like the Brooklyn Paramount and the Hollywood Palladium.
What’s wild is the setlist. They aren't just burying the new stuff at the end. They’re opening with "Television Love," a track that starts with these layered, aching violin chords before dropping into a drum beat that feels like a heartbeat. Co-lead singer Ragnar "Raggi" Þórhallsson has been open about the fact that they recorded a lot of this album in a home studio. You can really hear that intimacy live. It’s less "stadium anthem" and more "late-night confession."
North American Leg Highlights
The US and Canada dates for late 2025 were a whirlwind. If you caught them at the Mission Ballroom in Denver or the Salt Shed in Chicago, you saw a band that’s clearly found its second wind.
- Toronto (History): The tour opener on October 28 set the tone with a SOLD OUT crowd.
- Nashville (The Pinnacle): On November 10, the setlist was a massive 18-song journey that perfectly balanced the new record with classics like "Dirty Paws."
- Mexico City (Corona Capital): One of the biggest shows of the year, where they proved they still have that festival-commanding energy.
Supporting them throughout this leg was Icelandic singer-songwriter Árný Margrét. Her stripped-back, haunting style was the perfect appetizer for the atmospheric wall of sound OMAM brings.
Why 2025 is the Year of the "Mouse"
The title of the new album and tour—All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade—sounds a bit like a fairytale, but it’s actually pretty heavy. Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir explained in recent interviews that the "Mouse Parade" is a metaphor for the generations of families and communities just trying to survive and find joy under the "floorboards" of a chaotic world.
Basically, it's about being small in a big, scary place.
Seeing this live is an experience. During the title track "Mouse Parade," the lighting usually shifts to these moody, subterranean ambers and shadows. It’s a far cry from the bright, folk-pop aesthetics of 2012. They’ve traded the mountain imagery for something much more human and grounded.
Europe and the UK: What’s Next in 2026?
If you missed the 2025 North American dates, don't panic. The tour is bleeding right into early 2026 with a massive European and UK run. This is where things get really interesting for the "Mouse Parade."
The band starts in Dublin at the 3Olympia Theatre on February 11, 2026, and they aren't slowing down. We're talking London’s Roundhouse, Paris’s Olympia, and even a show in Oslo. Most of these dates are already selling out or have "limited availability," so if you’re reading this and haven't checked Ticketmaster or AXS yet, you might want to move fast.
Upcoming Key Dates
- Feb 11, 2026: Dublin, Ireland (3Olympia)
- Feb 17, 2026: London, England (Roundhouse)
- Mar 2, 2026: Paris, France (L’Olympia)
- Mar 14, 2026: Copenhagen, Denmark (Poolen)
The Setlist Strategy (Don't Expect Just the Hits)
One thing most fans get wrong is thinking they can skip the new album and just wait for "Little Talks." Don’t do that. The new tracks like "Ordinary Creature" and "Dream Team" are the emotional backbone of the Of Monsters and Men Tour 2025.
"Dream Team" is particularly special because it’s actually going to be in the new Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell movie, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. When they play it live, the energy in the room shifts—it’s nostalgic but fresh. Then they’ll pivot into "King and Lionheart," and the whole room usually explodes into a singalong. It’s that contrast between the new, introspective stuff and the old, epic folk-rock that makes this tour worth the ticket price.
Practical Advice for Concert-Goers
If you're heading to a show on this tour, here’s the real deal on how to handle it.
First, get there early. Árný Margrét is not a "skip the opener" kind of artist. Her voice is incredible, and she sets the mood for the Icelandic vibes to follow.
Second, check the venue's specific bag policies. Many of the 2025/2026 stops, like the O2 Academies in the UK or the Paramount in Brooklyn, have strict "no bag" or "clear bag only" rules that can trip you up at the door.
Lastly, pay attention to the merch. The "Mouse Parade" theme has led to some of their coolest design work yet—lots of hand-drawn, slightly surreal art that looks way better than your standard tour tee.
Your Next Steps
- Check the Official Site: Go to ofmonstersandmen.com immediately to see if any last-minute "production hold" tickets have been released for the 2026 dates.
- Listen to the New Tracks: Put "Television Love" and "Ordinary Creature" on repeat. The live versions are much more intense, and you'll want to know the lyrics.
- Watch the Documentary: If you want to understand why this tour feels so emotional for the band, track down their documentary tíu. it explains the hiatus and the reconnecting they did in Iceland before this comeback.
This isn't just another tour cycle. It’s a band that almost walked away coming back because they realized they still have stories to tell. Whether you’re a day-one fan or someone who just likes "Mountain Sound," the 2025-2026 run is proving that Of Monsters and Men are far from finished.