Radiohead to Debut ‘Motion Picture House – KID A MNESIA’ at Coachella 2026 Before Touring

Experience Radiohead’s immersive ‘Motion Picture House’ installation, premiering at Coachella 2026 and then touring North America.

Thom Yorke in 2001, during the era of ‘Kid A’ and ‘Amnesiac’

Radiohead is once again pushing the boundaries of music and art, this time with an ambitious new project titled ‘Motion Picture House: KID A MNESIA’. The band has announced that this immersive audiovisual installation will have its world premiere at the much-anticipated Coachella Festival in 2026.

An Audiovisual Journey Into Kid A and Amnesiac's Creative World

If you’ve ever been captivated by Radiohead’s groundbreaking albums Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001), then you’re in for a real treat. Motion Picture House: KID A MNESIA is a 75-minute, large-scale installation that brings to life the very artwork and sounds created during the making of these iconic records.

Crafted from a rich tapestry of sketches, paintings, collages, audio snippets, and handwritten notes, the installation is the brainchild of frontman Thom Yorke alongside longtime collaborator and designer Stanley Donwood. Their combined visual and sonic storytelling invites fans to step inside the mysterious world that inspired Radiohead’s seminal early 2000s sound.

A Unique Setting Beneath the Empire Polo Fields

This experience isn’t just about sights and sounds — it’s about space. Radiohead’s team has constructed a massive 17,000 square foot underground bunker right under Coachella’s Empire Polo Fields, with ceilings soaring 38 feet high. The setting alone promises to transport visitors to another dimension.

The sound design is just as meticulous. A specially built six-point surround sound system has been engineered to play remixed music tailored specifically for this environment. Yorke offers a tantalizing hint about the narrative: it revolves around “a monster trapped in a derelict museum of the lost and forgotten.” For those who’ve followed the band’s enigmatic approach to storytelling, this promises to be atmospheric and evocative.

“A monster is trapped in a derelict museum of the lost and forgotten.” – Thom Yorke

Sneak Peek at ‘Motion Picture House: KID A MNESIA’

Watch the official trailer and get a glimpse of the eerie, otherworldly atmosphere that Radiohead has conjured for this project:

Touring North America With a Multi-City Run

After its Coachella debut, Motion Picture House: KID A MNESIA will hit several North American cities, letting fans across the continent dive into this unforgettable experience. Here’s where you can catch it next:

• May 6 – 31: Brooklyn, Agger Fish Building
• July 30 – August 23: Chicago, Cinespace Studio
• October 27 – November 15: Mexico City, La Maravilla Studios
• January 14 – February 7: San Francisco, Palace of Fine Arts

Tickets for these shows will be sold in two-hour time slots. This gives visitors about 75 minutes to enjoy the main installation, plus additional time to explore the surrounding gallery space at their leisure.

If you’re itching to secure your spot, pre-registration opens at 11:59 PM PT on Sunday, April 12. A pre-sale will follow on April 22, with any remaining tickets going on general sale at 10 AM on April 24 through the official site.

A Follow-Up to the 2021 ‘KID A MNESIA’ Reissue

This immersive project builds on the momentum Radiohead created when they released the KID A MNESIA reissue in 2021. That collection combined the albums Kid A and Amnesiac along with a treasure trove of previously unreleased material called Kid Amnesiae.

If you’re a fan of Radiohead’s more experimental, mood-driven side, the reissue serves as a haunting companion to those landmark albums. It’s not for casual listeners who prefer the band’s radio hits, but for the devoted fans, it’s a brilliantly assembled secret history of two classic records.

“If you’re a hardcore completist then dive right in. Ultimately, ‘Kid Amnesiae’ not only offers a mood piece but also a companion and secret history behind the making of two essential, landmark records – and the rebirth of a great band.”

Radiohead Members’ Solo Ventures and Future Plans

While Radiohead fans are eagerly awaiting the tour and installation, the band’s members have been busy with their own projects. Guitarist Ed O’Brien is set to release his second solo album, Blue Morpho, on May 22. He will be touring the UK and Europe this coming October, bringing his own brand of textured soundscapes to stages across the continent.

Meanwhile, Thom Yorke, Radiohead’s unforgettable frontman, has confirmed plans to release new solo material this year, though details remain under wraps for now.

Looking further ahead, Ed O’Brien recently revealed exciting plans for Radiohead’s future touring schedule: starting in 2027, the band intends to embark on a global journey, performing 20 shows annually on different continents. This careful approach promises to keep their live performances fresh and focused, without overextending themselves.

They are skipping touring this year but plan a big return next year with this new global approach.

A New Chapter for Radiohead

Adding to the buzz, all five members of Radiohead formed a private limited company earlier this year, signaling the band is gearing up for something new and exciting on the horizon. It’s been a while since their 2016 album A Moon Shaped Pool, so fans have every reason to be curious and hopeful.

Coachella 2026: A Stellar Lineup

The first weekend of Coachella starts on Friday, April 10, 2026, featuring headliners like Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G. Radiohead’s immersive installation will be one of the most talked-about highlights, offering a unique contrast to the festival’s mainstream pop and hip-hop acts.

Have you ever imagined stepping inside a Radiohead album? Motion Picture House: KID A MNESIA promises just that — a deep dive into the haunting, beautiful art and music that changed alternative rock forever. Whether you catch it at Coachella or on tour, this is a must-experience for true fans.

FAQ

• What is ‘Motion Picture House: KID A MNESIA’?
  It’s a 75-minute immersive audiovisual installation featuring artwork and sound from Radiohead’s Kid A and Amnesiac albums.
• Where and when does the installation premiere?
  The installation debuts at Coachella 2026, followed by a North American tour in Brooklyn, Chicago, Mexico City, and San Francisco.
• How are tickets sold for the tour?
  Tickets are sold for two-hour blocks, including 75 minutes of the show plus extra gallery time, with pre-registration and pre-sale options.
• What inspired this installation?
  The experience is built from Thom Yorke's and Stanley Donwood’s artwork and narrative ideas created during the making of Kid A and Amnesiac.
• Are there new albums or tours planned?
  Yes, Ed O’Brien has a solo album coming out in May 2026, Thom Yorke has new solo material forthcoming, and Radiohead plans a global tour starting in 2027 with 20 shows per year.

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