Another week, another 24 rock and metal tours announced. But which will you be seeing?
The legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame shock rocker Alice Cooper is once again heading out on the road, delivering a show you won’t soon forget.
This week also saw the sibling-led Black Crowes booking more shows bringing their soulful rock to the masses.
Black Veil Brides are building up to new music with more tour dates and if you’re looking for something heavier, Whitechapel are back in action with more shows booked.
See all the newly announced tours as well as plenty of festival and special show news below.
Against the Current
against the current in 2026
Good as Gold Group
Tour Dates: March 18-20 Support Acts: None Listed Notes: 15 Year Anniversary Shows Ticketing Info
Tour Dates: March 28 – April 25; June 13 – Aug. 29 Support Acts: Julian Lage, The Disco Biscuits, Moe., Greensky Bluegrass, Buffalo Traffic Jam Ticketing Info
Tour Dates: March 19 – 29 Support Acts: Castrator, Intoxicated Ticketing Info
Onslaught / Warlord
onslaught in 2026
Reigning Phoenix Music
Tour Dates: March 18 – April 12 Support Acts: New Skeletal Faces Notes: Onslaught will salute their The Force From Hell album, while Warlord is playing a Deliver Us set. Ticketing Info
Scream at the Sky
scream at the sky in 2026
TAG Publicity
Tour Dates: Feb. 17 – March 6 Support Acts: None Listed Ticketing Info
Spoon / The Beths
spoon and the beths
Oliver Halfin / Frances Carter
Tour Dates: June 21 – July 1 Support Acts: None Listed Ticketing Info
Tedeschi Trucks Band
tedeschi trucks band in 2026
Photo Credit: Chapman Baehler
Tour Dates: April 14 – Oct. 27 Support Acts: Lukas Nelson, JJ Grey & Mofro, Molly Tuttle Ticketing Info
Tour Dates: March 30 – May 14 Support Acts: None Listed Ticketing Info
Wilco
jeff tweedy of wilco in 2013
Jason Merritt, Getty Images
Tour Dates: April 23 – May 8 Support Acts: Notes: “An Evening With” shows featuring two sets from the band with an intermission. Ticketing Info
Witch Club Satan
witch club satan in 2026
Photo Credit: Stian Andersen
Tour Dates: May 27 – June 16 Support Acts: Penelope Trappes, Patriarchy Ticketing Info
Rock + Metal Festival or Special Show News
concert crowd, exit festival 2021
Srdjan Stevanovic, Getty Images
* The Emo’s Not Dead Cruise is returning for its fifth year. Setting sail from Jan. 22-26 in 2027, the cruise takes off from Miami en route to the Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. The full lineup will be revealed later this spring. Ticketing Info
* The Milwaukee Metal Fest has finalized their 2026 lineup with Machine Head, Napalm Death (playing two sets) and Generation Kill among the final additions. The three-day festival is set for June 5-7 with headliners Acid Bath, Killswitch Engage and Ministry. The event will take place at The Rave / Eagles Club in Milwaukee. Ticketing Info
* Sublime and AJR will head up the 2026 Let’s Go Festival taking place June 5-6 in Crownsville, Md. Also on the bill will be Fitz and the Tantrums, Judah and the Lion, Natasha Bedingfield, Matt & Kim, Joywave and more. Ticketing Info
* The Blessing in Disguise Festival is set for July 11 in Spokane, Wash. This year’s lineup features Macklemore, AJR, AWOLNATION, Allen Stone & Special Guests, Mother Mother, Everclear, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Ayron Jones, Tim Montana and more. Ticketing Info
* Pierce the Veil have announced their biggest headline show to date, taking over their hometown Petco Park stadium in San Diego on Sept. 12. Ticketing Info
* Chad Gray has booked an April 24 career-spanning show performing songs from his 30 years in music at Las Vegas Fremont Country Club. Kami Kehoe will open. Ticketing Info
* Sabaton have announced that they will be postponing their North American tour, citing a medical issue affecting bassist Par Sundstrom. Their full statement can be found here.
See other rock and metal festivals and cruises taking place in 2026 in the gallery below.
2026 Rock + Metal Festival + Cruise Guide
What will be your rock and metal adventure in 2026? See all the rock and metal festival and cruise options.
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