As summer approaches, the concert scene is heating up with an impressive surge in announced tours. In the past week alone, we’ve seen a remarkable 25 new rock and metal tours unveiled, signaling an exciting season ahead for fans of live music.
Highlights from Recent Tour Announcements
Leading the charge is the iconic Morrissey, who has expanded his 2026 tour schedule to promote his upcoming album. The legendary artist will hit the road starting this summer, with dates extending into late 2026.
Also making waves is Wolfgang Van Halen, who will be taking his project Mammoth on a summer tour beginning in July and continuing through August.
October will see the return of the notorious GWAR, as they embark on a tour that will last into December, featuring special guests Midnight and Mac Sabbath. This promises to be a theatrical and heavy experience for attendees.
Upcoming Tours
This week also unveiled the much-anticipated lineup for the 2027 ShipRocked Cruise, a floating festival that promises to deliver unforgettable performances while sailing the seas.
.38 Special
Tour Dates: May 1 – Oct. 30
Support Acts: None listed
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The Beach Boys
Tour Dates: May 8 – June 7; June 26 – Aug. 30
Support Acts: None listed
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The BoDeans
Tour Dates: April 30 – May 9; June 5 –
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Notes: 40th Anniversary Tour
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Boozewa
Tour Dates: July 16 – 31
Support Acts: None Listed
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Cinema Stare
Tour Dates: May 20 – 22; July 7 – 26
Support Acts: Keep Flying, Adjust the Sails, Worlds Greatest Dad, Hummus Vacuum, Sunday Cruise
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Confessions of a Traitor
Tour Dates: May 7 – 24
Support Acts: Fight From Within, Exit Wounds
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Death Lens
Tour Dates: Aug. 25 – Oct. 3
Support Acts: Heart to Gold, Destiny Bond, Pat and the Pissers, The High Curbs, Sad Park, Grave Secrets, Skinman, Chico, Dive Time, Monsterwatch
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Dying Fetus / Sanguisugabogg
Tour Dates: Sept. 17 – Oct. 24
Support Acts: Crowbar, Scorching Tomb
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The Ghost Inside
Tour Dates: June 5 – 13
Support Acts: Belmont, Set for Tomorrow
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Grand Funk Railroad
Tour Dates: May 2 – Sept. 24
Support Acts: None listed.
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GWAR
Tour Dates: Oct. 27 – Dec. 12
Support Acts: Midnight, Mac Sabbath, X-Cops, Atomic Rule
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Interpol
Tour Dates: July 31 – Aug. 16; Sept. 26 – Oct. 17
Support Acts: Youth Lagoon, Loathe, Julie
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LCD Soundsystem
Tour Dates: April 30 – Sept. 17
Support Acts: Victoryland, Feist
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Loathe
Tour Dates: Sept. 19 – Oct. 13
Support Acts: Fleshwater, Prostitute
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Mammoth
Tour Dates: July 12 – Aug. 8
Support Acts: None Listed
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Morrissey
Tour Dates: Aug. 14 – Nov. 14
Support Acts: None Listed
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Liz Phair / Sleater-Kinney
Tour Dates: Sept. 6 – 25
Support Acts: None listed.
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Gene Simmons
Tour Dates: May 2 – Dec. 12
Support Acts: None listed.
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Taking Back Sunday
Tour Dates: Sept. 16 – Oct. 18
Support Acts: Thrice, Saves the Day
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Toadies
Tour Dates: Aug. 6 – Oct. 17
Support Acts: Local H, Olive Vox, Emily Wolfe
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Upon a Burning Body / Norma Jean
Tour Dates: July 13 – 20; July 21 – 29
Support Acts: Fox Lake
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Wednesday 13
Tour Dates: Sept. 23 – Oct. 31
Support Acts: Dead on a Sunday
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Festival and Special Show News
* The lineup for the 2027 ShipRocked Cruise has been revealed, featuring artists like Papa Roach, Ice Nine Kills, Nothing More, and many others. The cruise departs from Miami on January 24, heading to Mahogany Bay in Roatan, Honduras, and Cozumel, Mexico, before returning on January 30.
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* The Milwaukee Metal Fest has announced that Nachmystium and Emmure will join the lineup for its 2026 edition, with Richard Christy set to make a special appearance as Guest of Honor.
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Conclusion
With a plethora of exciting tours on the horizon, the rock and metal scene is set for an exhilarating summer and beyond. Fans can look forward to seeing both legendary acts and emerging artists as they take to the stage, creating unforgettable memories together.
