Tour news: Father John Misty, Emperor / Blood Incantation, Panchiko, Colin Meloy, Dwight Yoakam / ZZ Top, Peter Gordon, more

Here’s a roundup of recent tour news. Check the Tour Dates category for more.

FATHER JOHN MISTY

Father John Misty has announced spring tour dates where he’ll be joined, depending on the date, by Andy Shauf and David Vandervelde, plus “very special guests” at two Seattle shows. The tour sticks to the West Coast.

THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS

The New Pornographers will release a new album in 2026 and be on tour.

GOGOL BORDELLO

Gogol Bordello will support their new album on tour in 2026.

JEFF TWEEDY

Jeff Tweedy has announced 2026 North American tour dates, which kick off March 10 in Des Moines and wrap April 9 in Bozeman, MT. Along for the ride are a rotating trio of openers — Sima Cunningham, Macie Stewart and Liam Kazar — who are also in Jeff’s band.

MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE

My Chemical Romance have their 2026 plans pretty full already, and just announced two special Halloween shows with Thrice and The Used.

DWIGHT YOAKAM / ZZ TOP

Dwight Yoakam and ZZ Top are teaming up for the Dos Amigos tour this summer, with stops in Wichita, Fort Wayne, Peoria, Des Moines, Charleston, SC and more.

COLIN MELOY (THE DECEMBERISTS)

The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy has two Midwest solo shows lineup up in March: St Paul, MN and Chicago.

PANCHIKO

Reunited cult shoegazers Panchiko have announced new North American tour dates, staying in the South, Southwest, and West Coast. Opening are Dead Calm, Flyingfish, Rehash, and Sundots+Clarion.

KILBY BLOCK PARTY 2026

Salt Lake City’s The Kilby Block Party has announced its 2026 edition, which happens May 15-17 at the Utah State Fairpark. As usual it’s an appealing mix of new and veteran indie/alternative acts, this year headlined by Lorde, The xx and Turnstile.  Check out the full, killer lineup.

BIG EARS 2026

Knoxville fest Big Ears has revealed its 2026 daily schedule along with a few new lineup additions.

HINTERLANDS 2026

St. Charles, Iowa festival Hinterland returns for its 2026 edition on July 30-August 2. This will be its 11th annual edition, and Lorde, Mumford & Sons, Kali Uchis, and KATSEYE headline. See the full lineup.

WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE 2026

Daytona, FL festival Welcome to Rockville celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2026, happening on May 7-10 at Daytona International Speedway. Next year’s lineup features over 160 bands across 5 stages, led by Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance, Turnstile, The Offspring, Lamb of God, Rise Against, and more.

MIKA

Pop artist Mika, best know for mid-’00s hit “Grace Kelly,” has a new single out today, “Modern Times,” and has announced a North American tour for May, including a stop at NYC’s The Rooftop at Pier 17 on 5/2.

EMPEROR / BLOOD INCANTATION

Norwegian black metal vets Emperor have announced North American tour dates with Blood Incantation with stops in Montreal, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville and more.

LAMB OF GOD

Following the release of “Sepsis,” their first new music since 2022, last month, Lamb of God have announced a 2026 North American tour in March and April. They’ll be joined for the shows by Sanguisugabogg, Kublai Khan TX, and Fit for an Autopsy.

PETER GORDON & LOVE OF LIFE ORCHESTRA

Disco legend, experimental composer and onetime Arthur Russel collaborator Peter Gordon is bringing the Love of Life Orchestra and a bit of The Kitchen vibe to Pianos in the Lower East Side on December 13 with lovetempo, and DFA Records’ Sam Duke as DJ.

LYLE LOVETT / JOHN HIATT

American legends Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt have announced more tour dates where they’ll perform together on stage.

MOTLEY CRUE

Back in 2005 and 2006, Mötley Crüe went on the elaborate Carnival of Sins tour and they’re going to do it again in 2026. “Bringing back the spirit of Carnival of Sins has been a blast, and we wanted to take it even further for its 20th anniversary,” say the band. “This new show is for the Crüeheads who’ve been with us through it all and for the new Crüeheads who didn’t get to experience Carnival of Sins last time around. Get ready — we’re coming your way and we can’t wait to see you next summer.” Tesla and Extreme are along for the ride.

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