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U2 Announce New Album, ‘Carnaval de Luz,’ Out Nov. 13

U2’s first album in nine years arrives with Dolly Parton’s final recorded vocals, marking a historic collaboration.

By · Published September 24, 2026  17:41 UTC · Updated September 24, 2026  19:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 17.
  • Primary Driver: U2’s first album in nine years arrives with Dolly Parton’s final recorded vocals, marking a historic collaboration.
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Yahoo reported that U2 will mark five decades together with a new album, ‘Carnaval de Luz,’ due out on Nov. 13, and that the record includes Dolly Parton’s final recorded vocals. Variety later noted the album features a duet between Bono and Parton, describing it as the band’s first release in nine years.

Rolling Stone provided an inside look at Parton’s last studio session, while U2.com simply announced the title without reference to the duet. All outlets agree the album is set for a November 13 release and that Parton’s contribution is her last vocal recording.

No additional tracklist or promotional details have been released, leaving the exact content of the album open. The announcement positions the record as a milestone in U2’s fifty‑year career.

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Questions people are asking

When is the album ‘Carnaval de Luz’ scheduled for release?

The album is set for release on Nov. 13, 2026.

What is notable about Dolly Parton’s involvement in the album?

Dolly Parton’s contribution is described as her final recorded vocal, appearing in a duet with Bono.

How long has it been since U2’s previous album?

The new record is the band’s first album in nine years.

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