This past week saw a relatively light schedule for new tour announcements.

Leading the pack are The Strokes, who delivered an impressive performance at Coachella last weekend before revealing their plans for a 2026 world tour. This includes two legs of touring that will span the summer and extend into early fall.

In addition, Killswitch Engage announced a new leg of their tour in August, which will take place at venues across Canada. They will be joined by Machine Head and Malevolence, creating a powerful lineup.

Furthermore, Dimmu Borgir has announced their dates for an August tour featuring Hypocrisy and Suffocation.

Additionally, A Day to Remember revealed the lineup and dates for their 2027 Big Ole Boat Show Cruise, while Coheed and Cambria announced two branded concert-festival events. There is also a planned “celebration of life” event to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Prince’s passing.

Check out all the major touring, cruise, and festival announcements from the past week below.

The Acacia Strain

Tour Dates: June 4 – 20
Support Acts: The Callous Daoboys, Fromjoy, Mask
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Armor for Sleep

Tour Dates: June 11 – July 12
Support Acts: Flycatcher, Spanish Love Songs
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Dethklok

Tour Dates: April 26 – May 28 (solo headline dates on tour with Amon Amarth)
Support Acts: Nekrogoblikon, Bongripper, XCOMM, Thrown Into Exile, Witch Ripper
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Dimmu Borgir

Tour Dates: Aug. 7 – 23
Support Acts: Hypocrisy, Suffocation
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Jimmy Eat World

Tour Dates: June 22 – 25
Support Acts: The Wonder Years, Girls Against Boys
Notes: Three additional dates added to Bleed American 25th Anniversary Tour
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Killswitch Engage

Tour Dates: Aug. 5 – 16
Support Acts: Machine Head, Malevolence
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The Strokes

Tour Dates: June 12 – Aug. 8; Aug. 22 – Sept. 20
Support Acts: Thundercat, Hamilton Leithauser, Cage the Elephant, OLUM
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Rock + Metal Festival or Special Show News

* A Day to Remember has unveiled the lineup for their Big Ole Boat Show Cruise, scheduled for April 29-May 2, 2027. The cruise will depart from Miami heading to Nassau, Bahamas with A Day to Remember, Knocked Loose, The Devil Wears Prada, Dying Wish, Comeback Kid, Spite, The Callous Daoboys and more onboard.
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* Coheed and Cambria have announced two significant concert events. The band will perform at Neverender Rocks at Red Rock Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on Sept. 29. Turnover and The Home Team will open. Then on Oct. 3 and 4, they will lead the Neverender Festival with Circa Survive, Sunny Day Real Estate, Turnover, Pup, Thursday, La Dispute, Destroy Boys, Hail the Sun, The Prize Fighter Inferno and more at the Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana, California.
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* KISS has announced that their annual KISS Kruise Land Locked in Vegas is set for Nov. 13-15 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. This year’s event will feature two KISS unmasked performances along with Q&A sessions and activities with band members.
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* A five-day celebration of life music event is scheduled for June 3-7 to honor the life and music of Prince. This event coincides with the 10th anniversary of the legendary singer’s death and will take place across Prince’s Paisley Park estate as well as venues in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Initial performers include Chaka Khan, Morris Day, Tevin Campbell, Miguel along with key NPG & The Revolution band members.
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You can find other major rock and metal bands touring in 2026 below.