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Celebrating 40 Years of Iconic Sound: Strangelove-The Depeche Mode Experience Announces 2026 World Tour Honoring "Black Celebration" – As the music world marks the 40th anniversary of Depeche Mode’s seminal album Black Celebration, one arena-scaled tribute production is set to bring the revolutionary sounds of the '80s back to life. Strangelove - The Depeche Mode Experience, renowned throughout North America for their authentic recreation of Depeche Mode’s iconic music, visual aesthetic, and energetic intensity, is thrilled to announce their 2026 World Tour, which will traverse major cities and pay homage to the landmark album that defined an era.
Depeche Mode’s Black Celebration, released forty years ago in 1986, is celebrated for its dark, innovative sound and profound influence on the electronic and alternative music scenes. The album’s rich, and by turns atmospheric and industrial tones coupled with introspective lyrics helped define the '80s zeitgeist; and have continued to inspire generations of music lovers.
Strangelove’s tour will feature a meticulously crafted setlist that pays homage to the Black Celebration album, including fan favorites like “Stripped”, “A Question of Time,” and the title track, “Black Celebration”, as well as incorporating album B Sides into the set. In addition to this album-focused set, the band will perform an additional set composed of other Depeche Mode hits and fan favorites from all eras of Depeche Mode's 45 year history.
Each performance will feature a visual and auditory experience designed to transport audiences back to the 1980s, with elaborate stage set production, period-accurate costumes, and high-quality sound production.
Strangelove-The Depeche Mode Experience is fronted by youthful doppelganger Leo Luganskiy, whose vocal and stage presence has been lauded for capturing the essence of Depeche Mode’s legendary frontman, Dave Gahan. The band’s dedication to authenticity ensures a nostalgic, yet fresh experience for fans old and new. Largely heralded as being one of the most successful touring full-production tribute shows in the United States since 2010, the group is finally presenting a full-scale EUtour for the first time. "We’re incredibly excited to celebrate this milestone and honor this body of work with fans across Europe," says Vocalist/Guitarist/Founder Brent Meyer. "Depeche Mode's Black Celebration holds a special place in the hearts of so many, and we’re honored to pay tribute to this groundbreaking album with a tour that truly reflects its impact."
About Strangelove -The Depeche Mode Experience Strangelove-The Depeche Mode Experience is the world’s foremost full- production tribute show dedicated to faithfully recreating the music of Depeche Mode. With a focus on delivering an authentic live experience, the band has garnered acclaim for their meticulous attention to detail and passionate performances and has fans all over North and South AmericaandAustralia. Strangelove-The Depeche Mode Experience is a supergroup of sorts, composed of NY/LA/London industry-veteran artist/producers in their own right; with many accolades. The band members have many current credits/collabs with household-name artists (such as musicians with: DepecheMode, The Cure, David Bowie, Morrissey, Bauhaus, Love & Rockets, etc.). The Strangelove members have several placements in TV/film/video games with their active respective original-music projects and inked a record deal for original music AS Strangelove in 2024 with Harmony Records in USA. Ontour, they are united by a common love of Depeche Mode’s incredible body of work and a unified vision to celebrate these songs with the energy and intensity they were initially presented to the world.