Could Radiohead be on for a comeback? Barbican flyers, ‘new music’ and Thom Yorke’s ‘not on the cards’ comment

It’s a frustrating time to be a Radiohead fan, just look at the r/Radiohead subreddit.

Speculation is running rampant over whether the Thom Yorke-fronted band could be making a grand return to the stage. It’s been nearly a decade since their last album release, and eight years since they last played a show. Now Yorke and Jonny Greenwood‘s project, The Smile, seems to have come to an end, fans are inevitably hopeful of Radiohead getting back together. Whether they do or don’t is yet to be seen. But it is more likely now than it was last week, when Yorke said a return was simply “not on the cards”. Don’t believe everything the frontman says, though, as flyers promoting several concert dates in Berlin, Copenhagen, and London, have been found.

Those Barbican flyers were shared by members of the r/Radiohead subreddit, and though that is no definite confirmation of a tour, it’s more information than fans have received in months. The first sign of possible reunions came about with the founding of a new company, RHEUK25 LLP. While not a sign a tour was imminent, the formation of a new Limited Liability Partnership can often be a sign something relating to the band is about to happen.

Arctic Monkeys did much the same earlier this month and sparked hopes of new music or a tour for next year. It’s an initial, strong sign of movement from the band. But the RHEUK25 LLP founding in March 2025 led to very little, if anything, in the way of further confirmation.

An apparent leak of the band’s plans to tour were mentioned during a charity giveaway for four “premium concert tickets” matching up with an alleged Radiohead tour. The listing was later edited to remove any mention of the band, but it only fuelled the fire of a potential tour. These Barbican flyers are the latest clue, the most obvious to date if they can be verified outside of the forum.

Fans who claim to have found the flyers say the dates listed at the top of the print link to vacant dates at venues in the cities. Radiohead has long been rumoured to head up four shows at the O2 Arena in London, and the dates listed on the flyer shared to the subreddit match up to vacant dates on the venue’s schedule.

November 21, 22, 24, and 25 appear to be the days to keep an eye on for those in the United Kingdom. A four-date spectacle in London would be a definite treat for fans wanting the band to return, but only time will tell as to whether these flyers are legit. It’s more than likely that they are, but until Yorke or another band member confirms it, it’s worth containing some excitement.

Yorke has previously commented on the chances of Radiohead getting back together, and while evidence is pointing to the contrary at this point, he did say it wasn’t of interest to him at the moment.

In a recent interview between Yorke and Craig McLean of Wallpaper, Yorke confirmed he did not foresee a Radiohead reunion in the immediate future. He told McLean: “I have no idea. Not on the cards from where I’m sitting.”

Further hopes were kindled when Stanley Donwood, an artist who frequently collaborates with Radiohead, shared artwork without a caption on his Instagram page. One fan even suggested it could be a sign of new music, adding: “I mean, it’s a bit of a new style. Like a new process. They usually work on new visual concepts to accompany new music, so…”

It’s all speculation for now, but it seems more and more likely that Radiohead are set for a return, despite what Yorke said last month.