Seven-time Grammy and Academy Award-winning musician Jon Batiste made his highly anticipated return to the Austin City Limits stage for Season 51, showcasing songs from his rootsy and eclectic new collection, Big Money, in an ecstatic, high-energy hour that included a performance of the title track. Austin City Limits, which is celebrating over five decades of live music, is a monumental series that continues to forge ahead with trailblazing artists, having earned countless accolades, including a Peabody Award and the National Medal of Arts, for its quality presentation of live music. Batiste’s performance airs on PBS, bringing his genre-defying music to the series that remains a monument to the legends and innovators in every genre of popular song, inspiring new generations of fans.
Out Of/Into Releases ‘Motion II,’ Second Album From Blue Note All-Star Collective
Blue Note Records has released Motion II by Out Of/Into featuring pianist Gerald Clayton, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist Joel Ross, drummer Kendrick Scott, and bassist Matt Brewer. The all-star collective—which was initially founded as the Blue Note Quintet in celebration of the label’s 85th anniversary—is a profound embodiment of the label’s ethos, presenting state-of-the-art music and musicians while also honoring Blue Note’s rich legacy. Or as Ross puts it, “The way the collective keeps the Blue Note legacy going is by unapologetically being true to ourselves.”
The follow-up to the band’s acclaimed 2024 debut Motion I is a 2nd album of music drawn from the inspired recording sessions that took place in the midst of the group’s anniversary tour. The set presents six band member originals that point emphatically towards the future of jazz. Each composition was thoroughly explored and developed during nearly 40 live engagements at some of the nation’s finest concert halls.
“With such a long time on the road, it was really nice to reach as far as possible,” says Wilkins. Adds Clayton, “We pushed one another to reach further and dig deeper night after night. Over the course of two months, the music expanded in all directions. Things grew both tighter and looser. So much talent and creativity was on that bandstand.”
The release of Motion I was met with wide critical acclaim with DownBeat praising how the “quintet explores new dimensions of post-bop, sumptuous melodies, muscular improvisation and dynamic musicality.” MOJO raved that “this soulful five-way marries Gerald Clayton’s vivid, painterly piano with Immanuel Wilkins’ malleable alto sax and vibraphonist Joel Ross’s heady melodicism, its internal poetry enhanced by Kendrick Scott’s sophisticated drums and Matt Brewer’s intricate bass. They move freely around each other, tracing story arcs with breadth and grace.”
Maestro Andrea Bocelli Delivers Stunning Performance At FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw
Maestro Andrea Bocelli performed at the Final Draw Show of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ today at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC. With millions of viewers around the globe, the show brought together some of the most recognizable names in entertainment as football’s biggest stage prepared for a landmark moment.
The event was co-hosted by Emmy-winning television personality Heidi Klum and Kevin Hart, one of the most successful comedians and actors of his generation. Additional appearances included actor Danny Ramirez as well as performances by global superstar Robbie Williams, who was joined by acclaimed singer Nicole Scherzinger.
Maestro Bocelli will also perform in the evening on Dec. 5th at a special Christmas concert held in the East Room at The White House called “Christmas at The White House For America” as a gift to the country that always embraced his voice and to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season.
“Nothing compares to the feeling of togetherness and warmth that the holiday season brings,” said Andrea Bocelli. “Music has the unique ability to unite us, to elevate our spirits, and to remind us of the values we share. I am humbled to perform for those who have dedicated their lives to public service and to celebrate the holiday season with them. And, as a lifelong football fan, having also performed at the FIFA World Cup Draw today, it was a profound joy to experience once again how global moments, whether in music or sport, can bring people closer.”
Maestro Andrea Bocelli is the most successful classical artist of all time who has sold nearly 90 million records and amassed over 25 billion streams since rising to fame after winning the 1994 Sanremo Music Festival. Renowned for his interpretations of major operatic works under legendary conductors such as Lorin Maazel, Seiji Ozawa, and Zubin Mehta, he has earned six Grammy and six Latin Grammy nominations and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Bocelli has performed for four Presidents of the United States, four Popes, the British Royal Family, and at global events around the world including the Olympic Games and World Expos. He also founded the Andrea Bocelli Foundation to advance education and healthcare worldwide. His 2020 Easter performance at Milan’s Duomo became one of the most-watched classical livestreams in history, offering an uplifting message of love, healing and hope.
Chart-Topping Rapper Dave Announces First North American Tour In Four Years
Dave announces his North American tour in support of his new album The Boy Who Played the Harp.
The chart-topping rapper will return to North America to perform his lauded discography at shows in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Washington D.C, Toronto, New York, and more for the first time in almost four years.
Partner pre-sale begins Tuesday, December 9, at 9am local time through Thursday, December 11th, at 9am local time. Venue pre-sale begins Thursday, December 11, at 10am local time and runs until Friday, December 12, at 9am local time. Spotify pre-sale runs from December 11 at 1pm to Friday, December 12 at 9am local time. Public on-sale opens on Friday, December 12, at 10am local time.
Prior to the North American tour, Dave will embark on a major European arena tour in February and March 2026, marking his first headline tour since 2022. The 17 date arena run kicks off in Munich at Olympiahalle on February 2nd, continuing through Europe with dates in; Paris, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Dublin before landing in the UK for a national run beginning in Glasgow at the OVO Hydro on March 4th with further dates in Birmingham, Manchester and four sold out nights at the iconic O2 Arena in London giving fans across the UK an unforgettable opportunity to see him live in action. Tickets are on sale now here.
Across the album’s 10 tracks, Dave teams up with a stellar lineup of collaborators, including GRAMMY award-winning artist Tems (“Raindance”), UK rap legend Kano (“Chapter 16”), and rising UK star Jim Legxacy (“No Weapons”) – whose track “3x” featured Dave earlier this year. He also reunites with long-time collaborator James Blake (“History & Selfish”), who previously featured on “Both Sides of A Smile” from Dave’s critically acclaimed, chart-topping sophomore album We’re All Alone In This Together.
A seasoned producer, having honed his production talents since 2019’s decade-defining, platinum-selling Psychodrama, Dave produces or co-produces 9 of the 10 tracks on this album, further highlighting his unmatched artistry and musical depth. Long-time fans are also treated to the third installment of his beloved fan-favourite birthday freestyles on “My 27th Birthday,” which first began with “My 19th Birthday” on the Game Over EP.
The Boy Who Played the Harp marks the first release from Dave since 2023, when self-produced Central Cee collaboration “Sprinter” broke the record for the longest running #1 rap record in UK chart history, succeeding his 2022 single ‘Starlight’ which set the record for longest-running No.1 solo UK track, and the first UK No.1 by a sole writer and producer in 8 years. Just a few days after the album’s release, Dave celebrated being the first British rapper to ever debut three albums at #1 in the UK charts and the second biggest ever opening week for a British album this year.
The record-breaking release of We’re All Alone In This Together in July 2021 confirmed Dave as one of the most established artists of our time, with the biggest first week sales across all genres for 2 years at the time (74,000+) and the biggest UK Rap record in over a decade, achieving gold status within 3 weeks of release, and quickly becoming his second Platinum album.
Listen to The Boy Who Played the Harp above and find full touring details below.
Dave North American Tour Dates
- 3/27/2026 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
- 3/28/2026 – Vancouver, BC @ Thunderbird Arena
- 3/31/2026 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
- 4/3/2026 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
- 4/7/2026 – Denver, CO @ Summit
- 4/10/2026 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
- 4/11/2026 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
- 4/14/2026 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
- 4/17/2026 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
- 4/18/2026 – Washington, D.C. @ The Anthem
- 4/20/2026 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed
- 4/23/2026 – Toronto, ON @ Coca-Cola Coliseum
- 4/25/2026 – Laval, QC @ Place Bell
- 4/27/2026 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
- 4/30/2026 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
- 5/1/2026 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
On Sale Information
- Partner pre-sale: Tuesday, December 9, 9am local time – Thursday, December 11, 9am local time.
- Venue pre-sale: Thursday, December 11, 10am local time – Friday, December 12, 9am local time.
- Spotify pre-sale: December 11, 1pm – Friday, December 12, 9am local time.
- Public on-sale: Friday, December 12, 10am local time.
Dave
The Boy Who Played the Harp
Neighbourhood Recordings / Capitol
October 24, 2025
1. History (ft. James Blake)
2. 175 Months
3. No Weapons (ft. Jim Legxacy)
4. Chapter 16 (ft. Kano)
5. Raindance (ft. Tems)
6. Selfish (ft. James Blake)
7. My 27th Birthday
8. Marvellous
9. Fairchild
10. The Boy Who Played the Harp
BLOODYWOOD Announce 2026 “System Of A Brown” Tour
Fresh off a sold-out Summer 2025 support slot for BABYMETAL and recently serving as direct support for HALESTORM in Europe, Indian folk metal band BLOODYWOOD today announce their 2026 “System Of A Brown Tour,” featuring support from diverse worldwide acts. Produced by Live Nation, joining Bloodywood on this run are genre-bending, boundary-breaking U.S. metalcore band The Pretty Wild; Mexican “Flow Pesado” rockers Ladrones; and Catalonian melodic metal band Ankor.
It’s going to be an evening of eclectic metal that will surely thrill hard rock fans.
“Our Spring headline run of the U.S. will be an epic full circle moment,” states Raoul Kerr, rapper/vocalist. “It started this summer supporting BABYMETAL and it’s going to culminate in a run where we bring our full length set to the U.S. for the first time. It’s the best songs from our new album and the best of our first album — it’s the kind of set that pushes the limit of any venue to the max and we can’t wait to bring it to all our supporters there. We’re also playing Sick New World for the first time and returning to Welcome to Rockville as well as Sonic Temple, so this tour is stacked and we’re beyond ready to go.”
The 25-city tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on Friday, April 10 at Wooly’s in Des Moines making stops at the premiere festivals WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE, SONIC TEMPLE and the return of SICK NEW WORLD, in addition to crossing North America before wrapping up in Detroit at Saint Andrew’s Hall on Friday, May 15.
TICKETS: Tickets and VIP will be available starting with artist presale beginning today, Tuesday, December 9. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, December 12 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com and Bloodywood.net
BLOODYWOOD: SYSTEM OF A BROWN TOUR 2026 DATES:
Fri, Apr 10 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly’s
Sat, Apr 11 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
Mon, Apr 13 — Denver, CO — The Oriental Theater
Tue, Apr 14 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
Thu, Apr 16 — Portland, OR — McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Fri, Apr 17 — Seattle, WA — Neptune Theatre
Sat, Apr 18 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House & Event Center
Mon, Apr 20 — San Francisco, CA — August Hall
Tue, Apr 21 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory SD
Wed, Apr 22 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco
Fri, Apr 24 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater
Sat, Apr 25— Las Vegas,NV- SICK NEW WORLD Festival
Tue, Apr 28 — Dallas, TX — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Wed, Apr 29 — Austin, TX — Empire Garage
Fri, May 01 — Madison, WI — Majestic Theatre
Sat, May 02 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues Chicago
Mon, May 04 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club
Tue, May 05 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of Living Arts
Wed, May 06 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza Powered by Verizon 5G
Fri, May 08 — North Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues Myrtle Beach
Sat, May 09 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre*
Sun, May 10 —Daytona Beach,FL—WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE
Mon, May 11 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
Tue, May 12 — Chattanooga, TN — The Signal
Wed, May 13 — Louisville, KY — Mercury Ballroom
Fri, May 15 — Toronto, ON — The Danforth Music Hall
Sat, May 16 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew’s Hall
Sun, May 17—Columbus,OH—SONIC TEMPLE*
*Not A Live Nation Date
BILMURI Announces BILMURI – KINDA HARD TOUR For Spring 2026
Genre-blurring alt disruptor Bilmuri announces the BILMURI – KINDA HARD TOUR, his brand-new headline run for 2026. Promoted by Live Nation, the 18-city tour kicks off on April 17 at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO, making stops across Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, New York City, Boston, and more before wrapping up on May 17 at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, MA.
Earlier this month, Bilmuri released his latest single “HARD2TELL,” available now via Columbia Records alongside a high-adrenaline official music video filmed in Columbus, OH. Directed by longtime collaborator Ned Ingalls, the visual channels gritty Fast & Furious–style energy through fan-driven drift cars and explosive action sequences. Bilmuri is currently supporting Bad Omens on their EU/UK tour through December 13, closing in Amsterdam. With momentum building worldwide and more new music expected in 2026, the KINDA HARD TOUR marks his biggest headline moment yet.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an Artist presale (details below) beginning Tuesday, December 9 exclusively through the Muri Naysh app. The app can be found in the Android and Apple App Store or by visiting murinaysh.com. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, December 12 at 10AM local time at LiveNation.com.
BILMURI: KINDA HARD TOUR DATES:
Fri Apr 17 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
Sat Apr 18 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
Mon Apr 20 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
Tue Apr 21 — San Diego, CA — SOMA
Fri Apr 24 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
Sat Apr 25 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
Sun Apr 26 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
Tue Apr 28 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Criterion
Thu Apr 30 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
Fri May 01 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Sat May 02 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
Sun May 03 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit
Tue May 05 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
Thu May 07 — Charlotte, NC — Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Fri May 08 — Raleigh, NC — The Red Hat Amphitheater
Mon May 11 — Moon Township, PA — UPMC Events Center
Tue May 12 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Wed May 13 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle*
Fri May 15 — New York, NY — The Rooftop at Pier 17
Sat May 16 — Washington, DC — The Anthem
Sun May 17 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
San Jul 18 – Grand Rapids, MI – Upheaval Fest*
* Not a Live Nation show.
Arm’s Length Announce 2026 North American Headline Tour
Arm’s Length have announced an upcoming headline tour in support of their newest album ‘There’s A Whole World Out There’ out now via Pure Noise Records. The North American dates, produced by Live Nation, will span 25 cities and kick off on April 21 in Ottawa, ON at Bronson Centre. Support comes from The Callous Daoboys, Harrison Gordon and labelmates Super Sometimes.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale (details below) beginning Tuesday, December 9 at 10am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, December 12 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.
Citi is the official card of the U.S. dates of the There’s A Whole World…Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, December 9 at 10am local time until Thursday at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
Arm’s Length recently completed a nationwide run of shows supporting Hot Mulligan on The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still Tour. Ahead of their North American headliner, they will tour the UK and Europe with Ben Quad.
A full list of upcoming tour dates can be found below.
Arm’s Length – Upcoming Tour Dates
UK/Europe
w/ Ben Quad
February 5 – Southampton, UK at Engine Rooms
February 6 – London, UK at O2 Academy Islington
February 7 – Manchester, UK at Club Academy
February 9 – Glasgow, UK at G2, The Garage
February 10 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK at The Grove
February 12 – Liverpool, UK at District
February 13 – Leeds, UK at Project House
February 14 – Birmingham, UK at O2 Academy 2
February 15 – Kingston Upon Thames, UK at Fighting Cocks
February 18 – Antwerpen, Belgium
February 19 – Eindhoven, Netherlands at Dynamo
February 20 – Cologne, Germany at Gebäude 9
February 21 – Hamburg, Germany at LOGO
North American Headline Tour
w/ The Callous Daoboys, Harrison Gordon, Super Sometimes
** NO HARRISON GORDON
^Not a Live Nation Date
April 21 – Ottawa, ON – Bronson Centre
April 22 – Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD
April 24 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club by Citizens
April 25 – New York, NY – Warsaw
April 26 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
April 28 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
April 29 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
May 1 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
May 2 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
May 3 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues of Orlando
May 5 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
May 6 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin
May 8 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
May 9 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues San Diego
May 10 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim
May 11 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
May 13 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
May 14 – Boise, ID – The Shredder^
May 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
May 17 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
May 19 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
May 21 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues Chicago **
May 22 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
May 23 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland
May 24 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
Building on the emotional gravity and raw honesty of their debut, ‘There’s A Whole World Out There’ is a sweeping, vulnerable journey through grief, mental health, self-doubt, and resilience – all told through massive guitar hooks and gut-punching lyricism.
Arm’s Length pull no punches on this album. From the moment it starts, the songs unfold with the dual torment and exhilaration of what it means to be alive, but with the knowledge and understanding that everything is also always lost.
AMON AMARTH & DETHKLOK Announce 2026 North American Co-Headlining Tour: THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST
Swedish metal titans AMON AMARTH join forces with DETHKLOK for THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST. The extensive co-headliner crosses North America Spring 2026 with special guests CASTLE RAT – bringing a night of pure theater and over the top heavy metal entertainment. The run will be the biggest raids of the year with the two titan sized bands co-billing for the first time ever. AMON AMARTH, have honoured the adventurous ethos of their Viking forebears by taking their music anywhere and everywhere, and are regarded as one of metal’s most vital and imperious live acts. Now hot off the back of a busy year across the tumultuous high seas supporting Slayer in the U.K. and their U.S. takeover with Pantera, these upcoming dates see the voracious quintet bringing an all new theatrical stage production for an extended set. WATCH TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO HERE.
AMON AMARTH declare, “Three bands. One night. The strong will scream. The weak will fall. Limbs will be lost. We will crush skulls beneath our boots and tear the halls down stone by stone. This is not a concert. It is a reckoning. If you survive… perhaps the gods have other plans for you.
DETHKLOK celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades since Metalocalypse premiered on Adult Swim. As one of the most essential musical multimedia acts ever, DETHKLOK is both an animated phenomenon and a live metal juggernaut, combining intense musicianship with breakneck cinematic theatricality. Bringing the beloved larger-than-life characters of DETHKLOK to life once again will be Metalocalypse mastermind Brendon Small on guitar and vocals, legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan (Death, Dark Angel, Testament), bassist Pete Griffin (Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Zakk Wylde), and guitar shredder Nili Brosh (Danny Elfman). “We have to celebrate our 20th anniversary,”says Small. “And what a killer way to do it, with Amon Amarth and Castle Rat, who embody theatrical heavy metal.” The tour promises nothing less than total sensory immersion. “We’re going to entertain you as hard as we possibly can with the power of heavy metal in many kinds of ways, and many different iterations — from Viking battleships to Castle Rat to Dethklok with our music and fast-paced, insane animation,” says Small. The balance between brutality, comedy, and surprise defines the DETHKLOK live experience. “We challenge ourselves to get in as much material without wearing out our welcome,” the frontman explains. “We also get to be funny.”
Fantastical heavy metal band CASTLE RAT are thrilled to join as special guests each night. The Rat Queen heralds, “On the heels of the Vernal Equinox, our adjacent universes shall align as we bring .•.The Realm.•. of Castle Rat into battle alongside venerable vikings, Amon Amarth, and Metalocalypse metal-masters, Dethklok! Join us, as we seek to expand and defend .•.The Realm.•. from our arch nemesis: Death, Herself — The Rat Reaperess!”
For the newly announced North American dates produced by Live Nation, tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale (details below) beginning Tuesday, December 9 at 10am local time, followed by AMON AMARTH and DETHKLOK presales at 12pm local same day. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, December 12 at 10am local time at livenation.com.
Citi is the official card of the U.S. dates of THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST TOUR. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, December 9 at 10am local time until Thursday at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
Last month AMON AMARTH announced a huge string of live dates that see them splitting oceans and rowing their way through the U.K. and EU in Autumn 2026. THE ALLFATHER AWAKENS tour includes ransacking support from modern death metal up and comers Orbit Culture and classic melodic death metallers Soilwork. Their conquest starts in the U.K. in October, preceding their EU journey which includes stops in France, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, and Portugal.
AMON AMARTH recently celebrated a bountiful year with a feast of a new single, “We Rule The Waves,” and its accompanying video. Whilst this is AMON AMARTH’s first new song in years, the latter end of 2026 will also see the berserkers unleash the wrath of Odin in the form of a brand new album. Carved from salt and steel, echoing across oceans, and sonically barbaric, modern metal doesn’t get more epic, or more essential, than this.
THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST TOUR DATES:
Apr 15: Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Apr 17: San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
Apr 18: Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Apr 20: Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
Apr 21: Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre^
Apr 22: Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
Apr 24: Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
Apr 25: Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
Apr 28: Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
Apr 29: Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall At Fenway
May 01: Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Casino Resort
May 02: Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
May 05: National Harbor, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
May 09: Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
May 10: Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle^
May 12: Johnstown, PA – 1st Summit Arena
May 13: Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
May 14: Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
May 16: Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live
May 19: Denver, CO – JUNKYARD
May 20: Salt Lake City, UT – TheUnion Event Center
May 21: Las Vegas, NV – PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
^ Not a Live Nation Date
Nate Smith Hails LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL With 2026 Headline Tour
Gearing up for what promises to be a monumental 2026, MULTI-PLATINUM chart-topper Nate Smith will embark on his biggest and most extensive North American run, LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL TOUR, produced by Live Nation. Welcoming special guests Josh Ross, Brandon Wisham, and Just Jayne throughout next spring, the 23-date trek kicks off on March 26 at Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom, visits major markets coast-to-coast, and closes out with a two-night takeover at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium June 17-18.
Tickets are available beginning today (12/9) with an artist presale. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday (12/12) at 10 a.m. local time here.
Kicking off the new year, Smith will head back to the road as direct support for Jason Aldean on the upcoming 2026 leg of his FULL THROTTLE TOUR. Prior, he had performed alongside the superstar over 2025, pumping up audiences and igniting arenas everywhere.
Not to mention, he’s also set to make his anticipated return to Stagecoach. As one of the genre’s most exciting performers, he’s lit up music festival stages like iHeartCountry Festival, Ridin’ Hearts Festival, The Great New York State Fair, and Sand In My Boots, in addition to standing out on bills next to heavy-hitters such as Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, and Morgan Wallen. A proven headliner, Smith last canvased the country on his THROUGH THE SMOKE TOUR, packing venues everywhere. Moreover, he previously SOLD OUT every stop on last year’s WORLD ON FIRE TOUR.
Remaining prolific, Smith caps this wildly successful year having impressively earned his fourth consecutive #1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart with “Fix What You Didn’t Break,” before recently gaining major traction with celebratory anthem “After Midnight” (Sony Music Nashville) – his brand-new collaboration with DIAMOND-certified superstar and 23x hitmaker Tyler Hubbard (MCA). Rallying “rowdy, good-ol’-boy, good-time vocals,” as hailed by MusicRow, it took flight as the most added at Country radio with 60 first-week stations launching the single and marking his second biggest impact date of his hitmaking career. Listen to “After Midnight” and watch the Jeff Johnson and Kaiser Cunningham-directed music video.
Stay tuned for a whole lot more from Smith soon and get ready to party with him at the LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL TOUR.
2026 HEADLINE DATES FOR NATE SMITH’SLONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL TOUR:
MARCH26 | Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom ^ #
27 | Norman, OK – Riverwind Casino ^ #
28 | Ft. Worth, TX – Billy Bob’s Texas ^ #
APRIL2 | Wallingford, CT – The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre *^
3 | Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring *^
4 | Raleigh, NC – The Ritz *^
9 | Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Orlando *^
10 | Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre *^
11 | Charlotte, NC – Coyote Joe’s *+ #
16 | Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall *^
17 | Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre *^
18 | Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center *^
23 | Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live ^
25 | Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort *+ #
MAY7 | Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha *^
8 | Columbia, MO – 9th Street *^
14 | Mankato, MN – Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center *^ #
15 | Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe *^
16 | Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit *^
28 | New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 *^
29 | Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues *^
JUNE17 | Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium *^ #
18 | Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium *^ #
* Support: Josh Ross^ Support: Brandon Wisham+ Support: Just Jayne
# Non-Live Nation Date
Triumph Announces First Tour In 30 Years With 50th Anniversary North American Tour
Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, proudly announces their first tour in 30 years with the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, produced by Live Nation – an expansive 2026 North American run celebrating five decades of musical excellence, pioneering stagecraft, and a legacy that continues to inspire fans worldwide.
“Our fans have always been the heart of Triumph. Their energy, their belief, and the way they embraced the positivity in our music have carried us for fifty years. We’ve always said these songs were meant to bring people together – and that’s exactly why we’re coming back now. We knew there was still a chapter left to write. This tour is our chance to do it, together with the people who made the Triumph journey possible.”
Tickets for the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour with special guest April Wine, will be available beginning with a presale running Wednesday, December 10 through Thursday, December 11, giving fans early access to seats. American Express® Card Members in Canada can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, December 10 at 10am local time through Thursday, December 11 at 11:59pm local time. The general on-sale follows on Friday, December 12 at 10am local time at livenation.com.
Triumph has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold will support SoundsUnite – the music community for learning, wellness, and creativity – anywhere, anytime, any device.
Formed in Mississauga in 1975, Triumph – Rik Emmett (guitar, vocals), Mike Levine (bass, keyboards), and Gil Moore (drums, vocals), rose from playing high school auditoriums and rock n’ roll bars to selling out iconic arenas, from Toronto’s famed Maple Leaf Gardens to Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. Their virtuosic musicianship, soaring vocals, and dazzling, high-production live shows helped define an era of arena rock. Blending hard rock power with progressive ambition, Triumph has sold over 15 million albums worldwide and earned multiple gold and platinum certifications, building a global following through headline tours and landmark festival performances, including the 1983 US Festival before 500,000 fans. With hits like “Lay It on the Line,” “Magic Power,” and “Fight the Good Fight” – combined with pioneering stage productions featuring pyrotechnics, laser lighting, and theatrical flair – Triumph became arena rock legends, securing a permanent place in Canadian and international rock history.
The band’s return to the road follows a defining year honouring Triumph’s impact across generations. In June 2025, the band was celebrated with Magic Power: All-Star Tribute to Triumph (Round Hill Records, June 6, 2025), a 15-track tribute album featuring rock luminaries such as Phil X, Sebastian Bach, Slash, Nancy Wilson, Joey Belladonna, Dee Snider, Lawrence Gowan, Deen Castronovo, Alex Lifeson, Jeff Keith, Mickey Thomas, and produced by the world-renowned Mike Clink (Guns N’ Roses, Mötley Crüe, Whitesnake).
Further solidifying their celebrated status, Triumph was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in October, a prestigious honour recognizing their enduring influence, masterful songwriting, and contributions to Canada’s cultural legacy. This induction adds to their long list of accolades, which includes membership in the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame (2007), the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (2008), and Canada’s Walk of Fame (2019).
2026 TRIUMPH 50TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
CANADA
April 22 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON | GFL Memorial Gardens
April 24 – Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena
April 25 – Hamilton, ON | TD Coliseum
April 28 – Halifax, NS | Scotiabank Centre
April 29 – Moncton, NB | Avenir Centre
May 1 – Laval, QC | Place Bell (Montreal)
May 2 – Ottawa, ON | Canadian Tire Centre
May 5 – Winnipeg, MB | Canada Life Centre
May 7 – Edmonton, AB | Rogers Place
May 8 – Calgary, AB | Scotiabank Saddledome
UNITED STATES
May 13 – Rosemont, IL | Rosemont Theatre (Chicago)
May 14 – Milwaukee, WI | Miller High Life Theatre
May 16 – Kansas City, MO | Starlight Theatre
May 17 – St. Louis, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
May 20 – Irving, TX | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (Dallas)
May 21 – San Antonio, TX | Frost Bank Center
May 22 – Houston, TX | Smart Financial Center at Sugar Land
May 24 – Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 26 – Atlanta, GA | Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
May 28 – Camden, NJ | Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (Philadelphia)
May 30 – Sterling Heights, MI | Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill (Detroit)
June 3 – Darien Center, NY | Darien Lake Amphitheater
June 5 – Wantagh, NY | Northwell at Jones Beach Theater (New York)
June 6 – Boston, MA | Leader Bank Pavilion