We are back, and 2026 is gaining momentum with nine additional rock and metal tours announced in the past two weeks.
The majority of these touring announcements have come this past week, highlighted by the significant return to touring this year for David Lee Roth. The showman will be performing from April through August, so expect to hear classics like “California Girls,” “Yankee Rose,” and more.
Additionally, another well-known pairing in the metal scene is set as Kirk Windstein’s Crowbar will join forces with fellow NOLA band Eyehategod for a spring tour.
This week also brought notable festival updates, with new bands added to the Upheaval Festival, Milwaukee Metalfest, Fire in the Mountains, and more.
Take a closer look at the tour and festival announcements from the last two weeks below.
A Good Rogering
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Tour Dates: Jan. 16 – Feb. 1
Support Acts: None Listed
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A Wilhelm Scream
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Tour Dates: Feb. 19 – March 1
Support Acts: Death by Stereo, Doomsday
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Crowbar / Eyehategod
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Tour Dates: March 19 – April 18
Support Acts: None Listed
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Emmalee Rainbow
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Tour Dates: Jan. 9 – 23
Support Acts: None Listed
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David Lee Roth
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Tour Dates: April 16 – Aug. 7
Support Acts: None Listed
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Seahaven
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Tour Dates: Jan. 21 – Feb. 12
Support Acts: Commoner, Flycatcher
Notes: Winter Forever‘s 15th anniversary.
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Spite
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Tour Dates: May 29 – June 27
Support Acts: Emmure, Psycho-Frame, Reverent
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Sweet Pill
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Tour Dates: March 13 – April 17
Support Acts: Heart to Gold, Spaced, Stereosity
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Young Fresh Fellows
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Tour Dates: April 9 – 12
Support Acts: None Listed
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Rock + Metal Festival or Special Show News
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* The lineup for the 2026 edition of Upheaval Festival is beginning to take shape. Organizers are announcing the lineup gradually, with the opening day on Friday, July 17 featuring Poppy, Story of the Year, Landmvrks, Zero 9:36, and Thousand Below joining a yet-to-be-named headliner. The Saturday, July 18 headliner has been confirmed as Papa Roach leading a bill that includes Bilmuri, Jinjer, Set It Off, and Silly Goose so far.
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* The Milwaukee Metalfest lineup continues to grow. Armored Saint, John Bush (performing Anthrax material), Waking the Cadaver, 9 Dead, Cardiac Arrest, The Suffering, Gored Embrace and more are among the latest additions for the festival. Milwaukee Metalfest is scheduled for June 5-7 at Milwaukee’s The Rave / Eagles Club.
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* The lineup for the Velocity Festival’s 2026 edition has also expanded. Taking place at the Field of Dreams, Dyersville, Iowa on Sept. 4-6, this music weekend will feature three nights headlined by Shinedown, Carrie Underwood and Creed. Shinedown will headline opening night alongside Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kensington, 10 Years, No Fly List and Loess Hills. Underwood will lead Saturday’s performance with Collective Soul, Maggie Rose, Default, Danny Worsnop, Roseland and Alana Springsteen. Creed will close out the weekend with Nate Smith, Filter, Cody Lee, 12 Stones and still-to-be-announced acts.
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* The Fire in the Mountains Festival continues to enhance their lineup for 2026. SubRosa, Full of Hell, Old Man Gloom, Iggor Cavalera and more have joined the festivities taking place July 23-26 at Red Eagle Campground in East Glacier, Montana.
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* Acclaimed producer Dave Otero has launched a two-day extreme metal Flatline Fest set for June 13-14 at Denver’s Historic Oriental Theater. Archspire and Cattle Decapitation will headline this music weekend alongside Nuclear Power Trio, Aborted, Allegaeon, The Zenith Passage, Cephalic Carnage, Inferi and more.
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* The first batch of bands for the Hyperspace Metalfest in 2026 has been revealed. Sanctuary, Owlbear, Atavistia, Voidchaser and Lycanthro will join Vancouver’s festival on April 16-18 at The Cobalt and Rickshaw Theatre.
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* For those unable to attend in person, highlights from the Freezing Man Festival can still be viewed online. This two-night benefit event on Jan. 9 and Jan.10 in Madison, Wisconsin will feature members from Garbage, The Bangles, Tears for Fears and many others. A free three-hour livestream will occur on Jan.10 at 8 PM. Proceeds from this event will support Joey’s Song organization’s goals toward epilepsy research and funding programs for children with special needs.
* After previously announcing an initial wave of artists for their cruise event, Lamb of God have now confirmed their full lineup for the Headbangers Boat Cruise in 2026. Harms Way, Soilent Green and Chained Saint along with comedians Clownvis and Dave Hill have joined a cruise that already features Zakk Sabbath and many others. This cruise sets sail on October 30 from Miami heading to Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas before returning on Nov.3.
* A special tribute show honoring late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule is scheduled for Jan.16 at City Winery in New York City. Dubbed “Jillith Fair,” this evening will include performances from various artists including Antigone Rising and BETTY among others. Proceeds will benefit the Jill Sobule Legacy Fund.
If you want to see more about who is touring in 2026, check out our comprehensive list below.
2026 Rock + Metal Tour Guide
These are the biggest rock and metal tours happening in 2026 so far , including Metallica , Iron Maiden , My Chemical Romance and more .
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