Irish rock band U2 recently filmed a music video for their new single, "Street of Dreams," in Mexico City, signaling new music from their forthcoming album. The band, including Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr., performed atop a school bus adorned with graffiti by Mexican artist Chavis Mármol, drawing a significant crowd of fans. The event, which took place on May 12, 2026, also coincided with the 2026 Street Child World Cup, an initiative supported by the band.
The new track, also known by its Spanish title "La Calle de los Sueños," is confirmed to be the lead single from U2's next studio album, anticipated for release later this year. The filming attracted considerable attention, with the band's official social media channels confirming their presence and the song's debut. As stated in a tweet from U2Valencia, "Así ha sido la llegada de #U2 al set de rodaje en el centro de Ciudad de México! Han estrenado la nueva canción #TheStreetsOfDreams #LaCalledelosSueños."
The choice of Mexico City for the video shoot holds additional significance, as the city is hosting the 2026 Street Child World Cup from May 6-14. U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. highlighted the band's support for the event, stating, "It’s a little NGO with a big kick for kids with all of the talent and none of the access. Our band are proud supporters." This connection underscores the song's themes of justice and dreams, aligning with the tournament's mission to advocate for street-connected children.
During the shoot, the band performed the new song multiple times, and despite a rain interruption that temporarily halted filming, they continued with an impromptu set of older hits from a nearby balcony. This public performance, reminiscent of their iconic "Where the Streets Have No Name" video, generated considerable excitement among the gathered fans. "Street of Dreams" marks U2's first new material since their 2023 album, Songs of Surrender, and follows recent EPs like Easter Lily.
The upcoming album will be the band's first collection of new material in nearly a decade, with Bono previously describing it as "noisy, messy, ‘unreasonably colourful’." Fans are now eagerly awaiting the official release of "Street of Dreams" and further details regarding the new album, which is expected to continue U2's tradition of blending rock music with social commentary.
