14 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (April 3-9, 2026)
A Week of Major Tour Announcements
It has been another busy week for the rock and metal touring circuit, with 14 major acts announcing new dates to keep fans entertained through the remainder of 2026. Whether you are looking for legendary icons or modern favorites, this week’s announcements offer something for every listener.
Jack White leads the charge this week, having confirmed a last-minute appearance at Coachella alongside an extensive run of dates stretching through the summer. Meanwhile, ’80s icon Billy Idol is keeping the momentum high with a new summer trek that complements his ongoing Las Vegas residency. For those nostalgic for the 2000s, a powerhouse co-headline tour featuring Silverstein and Story of the Year has been confirmed, spanning from July into November.
American Football
Tour Dates: May 15 – Sept. 23
Support Acts: Mei Semones, Marconi Union, Ian Sweet, Afternoon Bike Ride and Bleachers
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Entheos / Crystal Lake
Tour Dates: June 4 – July 16
Support Acts: None
Notes: These dates are co-headline shows outside of their support dates for Jinjer.
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Fozzy
Tour Dates: May 7 – 16
Support Acts: Spineshank, FLAW, Who on Earth
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Head Automatica
Tour Dates: June 1 – 11; Sept. 25
Support Acts: None Listed
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Billy Idol
Tour Dates: Aug. 7 – 23; Sept. 10 – 27
Support Acts: None Listed
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Insane Clown Posse
Tour Dates: April 12 – 28; June 26 – 28; Aug. 14 – Oct. 25
Support Acts: None Listed
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Howard Jones
Tour Dates: July 19 – Aug. 23
Support Acts: Wang Chung, English Beat, Modern English, Richard Blade
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The Mars Volta
Tour Dates: Sept. 8 – 20
Support Acts: None Listed
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Radiohead’s Kid A Mnesia
Tour Dates: May 6 – Feb. 7
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: Art, music and film installation. Band is not performing.
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The Rockett Mafia
Tour Dates: May 21 – Sept. 27
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: Celebrating Poison’s 40th anniversary of Look What the Cat Dragged In
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Rotting Christ
Tour Dates: April 9 – May 21
Support Acts: Mix of headline dates and shows supporting Deicide
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Silverstein / Story of the Year
Tour Dates: July 12 – Nov. 15
Support Acts: Origami Angel
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Titanium Tart
Tour Dates: Aug. 29 – Sept. 19
Support Acts: None Listed
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Jack White
Tour Dates: April 11; July 10 – 25; Sept. 8 – Nov. 21
Support Acts: None Listed
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Festival and Special Event Updates
Beyond standard tours, several festivals and one-off events have been announced:
- Within These Walls Festival: Taking place Sept. 19 at The Nile Theater in Mesa, Ariz., featuring Incendiary, Comeback Kid, Set Your Goals, and more.
- Ripplefest Texas: Scheduled for Sept. 17-20 at the Far Out Lounge in Austin, Texas, with YOB, Khemmis, and Greenleaf.
- Coachella: Jack White has been added as a late addition to the opening weekend, performing this Saturday, April 11.
- Alanis Morissette: A special show on May 29 at the White Oak Music Hall in Houston.
- Dead to Fall: A second show added for July 24 in Salinas, Calif., celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Phoenix Throne.