Thomas Bangalter and Fred again London made history on February 27, 2026. Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter joined Fred again.. as a special guest at Alexandra Palace for the final stop of the USB002 tour — marking Thomas Bangalter’s first UK performance in over 18 years and his second time sharing a stage with Fred again..
Thomas Bangalter and Fred again London: How It Was Announced
Fred again.. confirmed the news through Instagram Stories, sharing a photo of himself with Bangalter. “I can’t believe I’m typing this,” he wrote. “There is only one way to end this tour of surreal whirlwind dream casting. And it is with this man. The greatest.”
In a separate post, Fred again.. shared studio footage of the two artists working together, featuring a blend of Billie (Loving Arms) and Daft Punk’s Digital Love, alongside text stating they had spent the week preparing a one-off show specifically for the occasion.
A Rare Live Appearance
The Thomas Bangalter Fred again London show marked Bangalter’s first UK performance in over 18 years. His last appearance in the country was at London’s Hyde Park during Wireless Festival in 2007, when Daft Punk performed as part of their Alive Tour.
Their Second Performance Together
The Alexandra Palace event was also Bangalter and Fred again..’s second performance together. In October, Bangalter played his first DJ set in 16 years at Because Music’s Beaubourg event at the Pompidou Centre in Paris — also featuring Fred again.., Erol Alkan, and Ed Banger Records founder Pedro Winter.
A Historic Closing Night
Bangalter’s appearance at USB002 marked both the conclusion of the tour and his long-awaited return to the UK stage — making the Thomas Bangalter Fred again London finale one of the most talked-about electronic music moments of 2026.