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Alter Bridge Add A Second Leg To Their “What Lies Within” U.S. Tour
Alter Bridge aren’t done yet. The hard rockers are returning to the road for a second leg of their What Lies Within U.S. tour this fall, picking up where the spring run left off.
The new leg kicks off November 5 at Philadelphia’s Franklin Music Hall. From there the band roll through Milwaukee, Portland, San Antonio, Denver, and St. Louis, hitting rooms like Buffalo Riverworks, Anaheim’s House of Blues, the Fox Theater in Spokane, and Hard Rock Live Sacramento before wrapping December 5 at the Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall in Reno. Big Wreck and Tim Montana provide support across the run, rounding out a strong rock bill. Tickets are on sale now.
The tour backs fresh material. Alter Bridge dropped their self-titled eighth studio album on January 9, a record that features “Silent Divide” and “Rue The Day.” It follows 2022’s ‘Pawns & Kings’, and these shows give fans the chance to hear the new songs alongside the catalogue that built the band’s reputation as one of modern rock’s most reliable live forces.
Alter Bridge What Lies Within Tour 2026:
November 5 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
November 7 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
November 8 – Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
November 10 – Cleveland, OH @ The Agora (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
November 12 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave / Eagles Club (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
November 14 – Prior Lake, MN @ Mystic Lake Casino (w/ Big Wreck)
November 15 – Kansas City, MO @ VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Kansas City (Alter Bridge only)
November 17 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
November 19 – San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theatre (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
November 21 – Maricopa, AZ @ The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
November 22 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
November 24 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
November 25 – Seattle, WA @ The Moore Theatre (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
November 27 – Spokane, WA @ Fox Theater (w/ Big Wreck)
November 29 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
November 30 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
December 3 – Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
December 5 – Reno, NV @ Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)
Broadway’s ‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ Sets A 2027 North American Tour
A pair of strangers is about to crisscross the country. The Broadway musical ‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ has announced a North American tour launching in fall 2027, carrying the feel-good hit well beyond New York.
The run is set to begin at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, before traveling to cities across the United States and Canada. Additional stops and casting details are expected later.
Producer Kevin McCollum framed the news around the show’s growing connection with audiences. He called it a funny, original, and uplifting story with soaring songs, theatrical stage magic, and knockout performances, the kind of thing Broadway does best. He added that the musical taps a universal truth, showing how the most random meetings can create family against the odds, and invited theatergoers to arrive as strangers and leave as friends.
The Broadway production is making its case nightly. Currently playing at the Longacre Theatre, the show stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, both of whom appeared in the American Repertory Theater production before the transfer. Tutty previously originated the role of Dougal in London.
The creative pedigree is strong. The musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, with Tim Jackson directing and choreographing after staging the London version. The team includes scenic and costume designer Soutra Gilmour, lighting designer Jack Knowles, sound designer Tony Gayle, music supervisor Nick Finlow, and orchestrator Lux Pyramid, with casting by C12 Casting and Stephen Kopel. The production is produced by McCollum, Tim Johanson, Glass Half Full Productions, and Jamie Wilson Productions.
2027 North American Tour:
Fall 2027 – Providence, RI @ Providence Performing Arts Center (opening, additional dates TBA)
Prog-Metal Powerhouse Periphery Hit The Road Behind ‘A Pale White Dot’
Periphery are taking their new record across the continent. The progressive metal band have revealed a 20-date fall North American tour in support of their latest album, a run that brings their technical, ferocious live show to fans coast to coast.
The trek kicks off October 22 at The Fillmore Philadelphia. From there it rolls through Montreal, Denver, Anaheim, San Antonio, and St. Petersburg, stopping at rooms like The Palladium in Worcester, Toronto’s HISTORY, Channel 24 in Sacramento, Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, and Atlanta’s Tabernacle before wrapping November 18 at The Ritz in Raleigh. Progressive metal acts Ne Obliviscaris, Greyhaven, and Andover San provide support throughout, making for a stacked bill top to bottom. Tickets are on sale now.
The tour follows fresh material. Periphery dropped ‘A Pale White Dot’ on May 15, an album that features “Mr. God,” “Everyone Dies Alone,” and “Heaven on High.” It’s the band’s follow-up to 2023’s ‘Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre’, and these shows give fans their first chance to hear the new songs roar to life on stage.
Periphery 2026 Tour Dates:
October 22 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
October 23 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
October 24 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
October 26 – Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
October 27 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
October 29 – McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens
October 30 – Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre – Main Theatre
October 31 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore Minneapolis
November 2 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
November 3 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center
November 5 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
November 6 – Seattle, WA @ The Moore Theatre
November 8 – Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
November 10 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
November 11 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
November 13 – San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port
November 14 – Dallas, TX @ The Studio at the Bomb Factory
November 16 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
November 17 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
November 18 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
Broadway’s ‘The Lost Boys’ Sinks Its Teeth Into A 2028 North American Tour
The vampires are leaving New York for the open road. Broadway’s ‘The Lost Boys’ has announced a North American tour launching in spring 2028, carrying the acclaimed production beyond its Palace Theatre home.
Cleveland kicks things off at Playhouse Square, with specific dates and additional cities to be announced later. Producers James Carpinello, Marcus Chait, and Patrick Wilson said in a joint statement they’re thrilled to launch in Cleveland, bringing the artistry, breathtaking flying sequences, and heartfelt family story that captivated Broadway audiences to cities across the country.
The show arrives with serious heat behind it. ‘The Lost Boys’ officially launched on Broadway April 26 at the Palace Theatre and has since picked up 12 Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical. It features a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch, with music led by The Rescues, a creative package that’s clearly connected with audiences.
The story stays true to its cult-favorite roots. ‘The Lost Boys’ is a coming-of-age comedy about brothers Michael and Sam, who move to a California town with their single mother and end up tangled with a crew of teenage vampires and the hunters chasing them.
2028 North American Tour:
Spring 2028 – Cleveland, OH @ Playhouse Square (opening, additional dates TBA)
Tony-Nominated Smash ‘Titaníque’ Sets Sail On A 2027 National Tour
The Céline Dion-fueled comedy juggernaut is hitting the road. The Tony-nominated musical ‘Titaníque’ has announced a national tour set to begin in 2027, expanding the breakout hit across North America.
Producers confirmed the touring production will visit multiple major cities, with initial stops in Los Angeles, San Diego, Charlotte, Oklahoma City, and Washington, D.C. More dates and cities are expected in the months ahead.
The news arrives mid-momentum. ‘Titaníque’ continues its Broadway engagement at the St. James Theatre while also running in London’s West End, and it landed four nominations at the 2026 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Co-creator and star Marla Mindelle earned a nod for Leading Actress in a Musical. It’s exactly the kind of word-of-mouth hit built to thrive on tour.
The show’s premise is its own best pitch. ‘Titaníque’ reimagines the 1997 blockbuster ‘Titanic’ through a comedic lens, threading the songs of Céline Dion throughout. It officially opened on Broadway April 12 after beginning previews March 26.
The creative team brings the concept to life with real pedigree. The book is written by Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli, and Tye Blue. Rousouli currently stars on Broadway as Jack, while Blue directs. Nicholas James Connell handles music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements. Tour casting has not been revealed yet, with the process overseen by Rachel Hoffman of The Telsey Office.
The road to Broadway was a long climb. ‘Titaníque’ started as a one-night concert presentation in Los Angeles in 2017, moved to New York’s Green Room 42 in 2018, then grew into a fully staged Off-Broadway production in 2022. Originally planned as a limited engagement, it became a breakout success and transferred to the Daryl Roth Theatre for a three-year run that wrapped last year. Since then it has staged productions in Australia, Canada, London’s West End, Chicago, and Paris.
2027 National Tour (initial stops):
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
Charlotte, NC
Oklahoma City, OK
Washington, D.C.
Joey Fatone And Paulo Szot Return To Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ For A Summer Run
Two familiar faces are heading back to the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ has confirmed the return of Joey Fatone and Paulo Szot this summer, with the pair sharing the role of Lance across alternating blocks of performances.
Fatone takes the stage first on July 1, with Szot beginning July 21. From there the two trade off through the summer and into early fall. Fatone performs July 2 to 12, August 4 to 15, and September 1 to 13, while Szot covers July 21 to 26, July 28 to August 2, and August 18 to 30. Understudies fill the role on the dates in between.
Both actors framed the return warmly. Fatone said coming back feels like coming home and that he’s excited to have fun with the cast again, while Szot called Lance one of the most enjoyable roles he’s originated on Broadway, comparing the return to revisiting an old friend.
The rotation follows the departure of Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart, who played his final performance June 4. Nicholas Edwards covered the role June 9 to 17, with Reese Britts taking over from June 18 through July 1.
The wider cast stays loaded. Current company members include Gianna Harris as Juliet, Alison Luff as Anne, Drew Gehling as Shakespeare, Jeannette Bayardelle as Angelique, Michael Iván Carrier as May, Liam Pearce as Romeo, and Nathan Levy as François. Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Chrissy Metz joins as Angelique beginning June 18.
The show itself remains one of Broadway’s brightest tickets. Nominated for nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, ‘& Juliet’ reimagines Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” by asking what happens if Juliet chooses to live. David West Read wrote the book, and the score is built from Max Martin pop hits including “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” “I Want It That Way,” and “Confident.” Directed by Luke Sheppard with choreography by Jennifer Weber and musical supervision by Bill Sherman, the production celebrates its 1,500th Broadway performance on June 23.
Indie Favorites Phantogram And Toro y Moi Top Sierra Nevada’s Inaugural Hazy Hideaway Festival
Sierra Nevada is pairing craft beer with a stacked indie bill. The brewery has announced its first-ever music and arts festival, The Hazy Hideaway, landing at its Mills River, North Carolina brewery on August 21 and 22. Produced and curated by Sierra Nevada, the two-day event spotlights artists from the indie and alternative scenes alongside local performers.
Phantogram headline opening night on Friday, August 21. The electro-pop duo bring exactly the kind of atmospheric punch a debut festival wants up top, and the Friday bill rounds out with Poolside, Mon Rovîa, Magic City Hippies, King Garbage, Boat Command, Krave Amiko, and The Silver Doors.
Toro y Moi tops the bill Saturday, August 22, a perfect fit for a festival built on good vibes and warm-weather grooves. The second day also features Jonah Kagan, Helado Tropical, Bay Ledges, The Get Right Band, Pink Beds, Coconut Cake, Hannah Kaminer, Random Animals, and Yesterday’s Clothes.
The festival goes well beyond the stages. Attendees get a vendor marketplace stocked with North Carolina artisan goods, live mural painting demonstrations, and a vinyl listening lounge serving handcrafted coffee. Vinyl DJ sets from Mr. Soul Motion and Marley Carroll fill the gaps between performances, while Sierra Nevada’s Taproom rolls out a special festival menu alongside local food trucks across the weekend.
Hazy Hideaway Festival 2026 Lineup:
Friday, August 21: Phantogram, Poolside, Mon Rovîa, Magic City Hippies, King Garbage, Boat Command, Krave Amiko, The Silver Doors
Saturday, August 22: Toro y Moi, Jonah Kagan, Helado Tropical, Bay Ledges, The Get Right Band, Pink Beds, Coconut Cake, Hannah Kaminer, Random Animals, Yesterday’s Clothes
DJ Sets: Mr. Soul Motion, Marley Carroll
Hardcore Heavyweights Quicksand And Bane Join Forces For A Co-Headlining Summer Run
Two pillars of hardcore are sharing a stage all summer. Quicksand and Bane have revealed a co-headlining North American tour, a run that brings two of the genre’s most respected names together across the continent. Soul Blind provides support throughout.
The trek kicks off August 3 in Norfolk, Virginia at The Annex, following Quicksand’s solo round of overseas dates this June. From there it winds through Austin, Portland, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Toronto, and Philadelphia, hitting rooms like The Bellwether in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club, El Club in Detroit, and Colorado Springs’ Black Sheep along the way. Boston closes things out September 3 at Royale. Tickets are available now through Quicksand and Bane’s official websites.
Quicksand hit the road behind a new record. ‘Bring on the Psychics’ arrives July 17 via Equal Vision Records, their first album in five years, and these shows give fans an early chance to hear it live. The band sound primed for it, and a co-headline bill this stacked is built for long-running fans and newcomers alike.
Bane bring their own recent chapter. Last year they released ‘Boston 6:58 PM’, a compilation drawn from their 2009 Cities EPs, keeping their catalogue in motion ahead of this run.
Quicksand + Bane 2026 North American Tour Dates:
August 3 – Norfolk, VA @ The Annex
August 4 – Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
August 5 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade – Hell Stage
August 7 – Dallas, TX @ AM/FM Backyard
August 8 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
August 9 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk Austin
August 11 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater
August 12 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up
August 13 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
August 14 – Fresno Crossing, CA @ Strummer’s
August 15 – San Francisco, CA @ The Castro Theatre
August 16 – Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post Roseville
August 18 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
August 19 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
August 21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
August 22 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
August 23 – Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
August 25 – Saint Paul, MN @ Amsterdam Bar and Hall
August 26 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
August 27 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Pyramid Scheme
August 28 – Detroit, MI @ El Club
August 29 – Toronto, ON @ East End United
August 31 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
September 1 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
September 2 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Brooklyn Monarch
September 3 – Boston, MA @ Royale
Paris Jackson Launches Her First Headline Run With The “Zombies Tour”
Paris Jackson is stepping out front for the first time. The alt-rocker has announced the Zombies Tour, her first-ever headlining run, bringing her raw, emotionally charged live show to intimate venues across North America this summer. The dates fall alongside a run supporting The Pretty Reckless on select shows, a milestone stretch in her fast-evolving musical journey. Fresh off a standout set at BottleRock Napa Valley this spring, she hits the road with a deep bench of fan favorites and a new chapter on the horizon. Presales start Wednesday, June 10, ahead of the general on-sale Friday, June 12 at 10 am local time.
The run follows her latest single “Teenage Drama,” out now on all streaming platforms. The track catches Jackson at her most fearless and self-assured, pairing sharp-edged alternative rock production with unfiltered lyricism about growing pains, self-discovery, and the lingering echoes of youth. It’s another window into her forthcoming project and the sonic world she’s been building for years.
She first introduced that celestial yet edgy sound on her 2020 debut album ‘Wilted’. Made with Andy Hull and Robert McDowell of Manchester Orchestra, the record hit number 1 on the iTunes US Alternative Albums Chart on release. From there she dropped the ‘Lost’ EP alongside singles like “Lighthouse” and “Bandaid,” played headline shows across North America, and toured with Queens of the Stone Age, Incubus, Manchester Orchestra, Silversun Pickups, and The Revivalists. Her new project widens that palette while keeping the authenticity that’s become her signature.
Paris Jackson Tour Dates:
July 10 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
July 13 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
July 17 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
July 20 – Omaha, NE @ Reverb Lounge
July 21 – Kansas City, MO @ The Midland Theatre
July 23 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theatre
July 24 – Houston, TX @ Bad Astronaut
July 25 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
July 31 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
August 1 – San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
August 2 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
August 4 – Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s – The Starlet Room
August 5 – San Francisco, CA @ Cafe Du Nord
August 7 – Portland, OR @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
August 9 – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club – Basement
August 11 – Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle Event Centre
August 13 – Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret
August 15 – Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre
August 28 – Birmingham, AL @ Avondale Brewing Company
August 29 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
September 1 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
September 3 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
September 6 – Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma Festival
September 9 – Indianapolis, IN @ Old National Centre – Egyptian Room
September 10 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
September 11 – Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck Bar
September 13 – Ottawa, ON @ HISTORY Ottawa
September 24 – Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues
September 25 – New York, NY @ Night Club 101
September 26 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
September 28 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom