Iconic Canadian rock group Billy Talent has announced a limited run of tour dates to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their masterpiece sophomore album, Billy Talent II, released via Warner Music Canada. The band will perform the multi-platinum album in its entirety, front-to-back, giving fans a rare opportunity to experience the record that catapulted them to international superstardom. The run of dates includes shows in three international markets (Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna) along with a massive homecoming in Toronto. Tickets will be available for purchase on January 30th, at 10:00am local – check billytalent.com for all the details. In addition to these shows, Billy Talent will be headlining Hurricane and Southside Festivals in Germany, and Summerside Festival in Switzerland, which will feature special Billy Talent II performances. Shows in additional cities are expected to be announced soon.
Released in 2006, Billy Talent II stands not only as a defining moment in rock music, but also as the band’s most commercially successful album to date. Upon its release, it debuted at #1 on the Canadian Albums Chart and #1 on the German Albums Chart, and showcasing the band’s status as a true force in global rock music. The album was certified 4x Platinum in Canada and 2x Platinum in Germany, selling over one million copies worldwide. Along with the certifications, the album produced a non-stop string of smash hits including “Devil in a Midnight Mass,” “Fallen Leaves,” “Surrender,” and “This Suffering” that remain rock radio staples to this day. The track “Red Flag” not only was featured on the soundtrack to several video games, but also brought the band their American television debut with a Late Night with Conan O’Brien performance. Billy Talent II garnered critical acclaim and major award wins, including the JUNO Award for Rock Album of the Year and multiple MuchMusic Video Awards.
This year, Billy Talent will be recognized at the 2026 JUNO Awards with the prestigious Humanitarian Award, honouring the band’s long standing commitment to philanthropy and community impact. Since their first high school food drive, Billy Talent has championed humanitarian causes for the entirety of their three decade long career. Through sustained partnerships with Make Music Matter, War Child, and MS Canada, the band supports communities affected by conflict and youth living with Multiple Sclerosis. Their advocacy has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and generated global awareness.
Also appearing on the Toronto show are special guests Death From Above 1979 and opener Hollerado. Support acts for the European dates will be announced shortly.
BILLY TALENT II – 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES
Friday, June 12, 2026 Paris, France – L’Olympia
Saturday, June 13, 2026 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg
Monday, June 15, 2026 Vienna, Austria – Arena Open Air
Saturday, July 18, 2026 Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre (Budweiser Stage)