Shinedown Announces 2026 World Tour and New Album ‘Ei8ht’

Shinedown has officially announced their highly anticipated 2026 world tour dates, alongside the details of their upcoming album titled Ei8ht. This exciting news comes as fans eagerly await new music and live performances from one of rock’s most popular bands.

Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour: Itinerary and Support Acts

The Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour is set to kick off on May 13 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and will traverse across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, concluding in late November. Fans can look forward to an electrifying lineup, with support from notable acts including Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry, From Ashes to New, DJ Rock Feed, and Those Damn Crows on select dates.

Tickets for the North American leg will go on sale to the public on February 20 at 10 AM local time, while tickets for the European shows will be available starting February 27 at the same time. Fans can purchase tickets through Shinedown’s official website.

Full North American Tour Dates

• May 13 – Green Bay, Wis. @ Resch Center *^%
• May 15 – Columbus, Ohio @ Sonic Temple Festival Headlining
• May 16 – Madison, Wis. @ Kohl Center *^%
• May 18 – Sioux Falls, S.D. @ Denny Sanford PREMIER Center *^%
• May 19 – Wichita, Kan. @ INTRUST Bank Arena *^%%
• May 22 – Austin, Texas @ Moody Center *^%
• May 23 – Oklahoma City, Okla. @ Paycom Center *^%
• May 26 – Jacksonville, Fla. @ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena *^%
• May 28 – Estero, Fla. @ Hertz Center *^%
• May 30 – Tampa, Fla. @ Benchmark International Arena *^%
• June 2 – Biloxi, Miss. @ Mississippi Coast Coliseum *^%
• June 5 – Norfolk, Va. @ Chartway Arena *^%
• June 6 – Hershey, Pa. @ GIANT Center *^%
• July 11 – Mt. Pleasant, Mich. @ Soaring Eagle *#%
• July 13 – Toronto, Ontario @ Coca-Cola Coliseum *%
• July 15 – Quebec City, Quebec @ Centre Vidéotron *#%
• July 17 – Uncasville, Ct. @ Mohegan Sun Arena *%
• July 18 – Albany, N.Y. @ MVP Arena *#%
• July 20 – Manchester, N.H. @ SNHU Arena *%
• July 21 – Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center *%
• July 23 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ Xfinity Mobile Arena *%
• July 25 – Knoxville, Tenn. @ Food City Center *#%
• July 30 – Lubbock, Texas @ United Supermarkets Arena *#%
• July 31 – Colorado Springs, Colo. @ Weidner Field *%
• Aug. 2 – El Paso, Texas @ UTEP Don Haskins Center *#%
• Aug. 4 – Tucson, Ariz. @ Tucson Arena *#%
• Aug. 6 – Ontario, Calif. @ Toyota Arena *%
• Aug. 7 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ Michelob ULTRA Arena *#%
• Aug. 9 – Sparks, Nev. @ Nugget Event Center *%
• Aug. 10 – Boise, Idaho @ ExtraMile Arena *#%
• Aug. 12 – Billings, Mont. @ First Interstate Arena at Metrapark *#%
• Aug. 14 – Spokane, Wash. @ Numerica Veterans Arena *#%
• Aug. 15 – Vancouver, British Columbia @ PNE Pacific Coliseum *#%
• Aug. 17 – Edmonton, Alberta @ Rogers Place *#%
• Aug. 20 – Fargo, N.D. @ Fargodome *#%
• Aug. 21 – Welch, Minn. @ Treasure Island Resort *%
• Aug. 23 – Springfield, Ill. @ Illinois State Fair #%
• Sept. 4 – Dyersville, Iowa @ Velocity Festival
• Sept. 10 – McHenry, Ill. @ McHenry Music Festival
• Oct. 31 – Paris, France @ Zénith Paris – La Villette &
• Nov. 2 – Milan, Italy @ Alcatraz &
• Nov. 4 – Tilburg, Netherlands @ O13 &
• Nov. 6 – Prague, Czech Republic @ Forum Karlín &
• Nov. 8 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Falkonersalen &
• Nov. 9 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Annexet &
• Nov. 11 – Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle &
• Nov. 12 – Düsseldorf, Germany @ Mitsubishi Electric Halle &
• Nov. 14 – Birmingham, U.K. @ bp pulse LIVE *&
• Nov. 16 – Glasgow, U.K. @ OVO Hydro *&
• Nov. 17 – Nottingham, U.K. @ Motorpoint Arena *&
• Nov. 19 – London, U.K. @ OVO Arena Wembley *&
• Nov. 20 – Manchester, U.K. @ AO Arena *&
• Nov. 22 – Dublin, Ireland @ 3Olympia Theatre &

* with Coheed and Cambria
^ with Black Stone Cherry
# with From Ashes To New
& with Those Damn Crows
% with DJ Rockfeed

Upcoming Album ‘Ei8ht’

Alongside the tour announcement, Shinedown revealed that their new studio album, Ei8ht, will be released on May 29. Fans can pre-order the album on their website. The first taste of the album, a single titled “Safe and Sound,” has already been shared with the public, marking the fifth preview from the forthcoming record.

Frontman Brent Smith expressed the band’s excitement about the new project, stating, “This album is over a year in the making. Without question, as a band, we pushed ourselves like never before. Especially when it comes to Eric [Bass].” He continued, “Myself, Zach [Myers], and Barry [Kerch] are so honored to create and work with such an extraordinary producer, engineer, mixer, songwriter, musician, performer, and bandmate. We are so excited to finally announce our 8th studio album titled Ei8ht alongside our Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour.”

Track Listing for ‘Ei8ht’

1. At The Bottom
2. Dance, Kid, Dance
3. Burning Down The Disco
4. Three Six Five
5. Young Again
6. Dizzy
7. Imposter
8. Machine Gun
9. Outlaw
10. Safe And Sound
11. Searchlight
12. Bear With Me
13. Deep End
14. Killing Fields
15. Back To The Living
16. Wide Open
17. So Glad That You Asked
18. The Pilot

Conclusion

Shinedown’s announcement of their 2026 world tour and the upcoming album Ei8ht has left fans buzzing with excitement. With a robust lineup of supporting acts and a collection of new music set to debut, this tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for rock enthusiasts. Be sure to grab your tickets early and prepare for an incredible journey through Shinedown’s latest musical chapter.

FAQs

When do tickets for the Shinedown tour go on sale?

North American tickets will go on sale on February 20 at 10 AM local time, and European tickets will be available starting February