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Megadeth Announces 2026 Farewell Tour and North American Dates
10/31/2025, 1:49:01 PM
Overview of the Farewell Tour
Megadeth has officially announced its 2026 farewell tour, titled "This Was Our Life," which will include a series of concerts across Latin America and North America. The tour is set to kick off on April 23, 2026, in Lima, Peru, and will conclude with a series of shows supporting Iron Maiden in North America later that year. The Latin American leg will feature performances in major cities such as Bogotá, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Santiago, and Mexico City, culminating in Guadalajara on May 13, 2026.
Tour Dates and Ticket Information
The Latin American tour dates are as follows:
- April 23: Lima, Peru @ Costa 21
- April 26: Bogotá, Colombia @ Movistar Arena
- April 30: Buenos Aires, Argentina @ TBA
- May 2: São Paulo, Brazil @ Espaço Unimed
- May 5: Santiago, Chile @ Movistar Arena
- May 8: Monterrey, Mexico @ Arena Monterrey
- May 10: Mexico City, Mexico @ Arena Ciudad de México
- May 13: Guadalajara, Mexico @ Arena Guadalajara
Ticket presales for various cities will begin on November 2, 2025, with general sales starting on November 4, 2025. VIP packages will also be available, offering fans opportunities for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities with band members.
North American Tour with Iron Maiden
Following the Latin American dates, Megadeth will join Iron Maiden and Anthrax for a North American tour. This leg includes additional shows in Toronto and Los Angeles, with the updated itinerary as follows:
- August 29: Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
- August 30: Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
- September 3: Montréal, QC @ Parc Jean-Drapeau
- September 5: Harrison, NJ @ Sports Illustrated Stadium
- September 9: Boston, MA @ TD Garden
- September 11: Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
- September 12: Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
- September 15: Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
- September 17: Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival
- September 19: Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
- September 22: Chicago, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- September 25: Los Angeles, CA @ BMO Stadium
- September 26: Los Angeles, CA @ BMO Stadium
- September 29: San Antonio, TX @ Alamodome
Significance of the Farewell Tour
This tour marks a significant moment in heavy metal history, as it is part of Megadeth's farewell to fans after decades of influential music. Dave Mustaine, the band's frontman, expressed the emotional weight of this decision, stating, "Most of them don't get to go out on their own terms on top, and that's where I'm at in my life right now." The tour coincides with the release of their self-titled final album, set to debut on January 23, 2026.
Criticism & Opposition
While the farewell tour has been met with excitement, some fans have expressed disappointment, fearing the end of an era for one of heavy metal's pioneering bands. The sentiment among critics suggests a longing for more opportunities to see the band perform live beyond 2026.
Verbatim Quotes
- “His statement read as follows: Most of them don't get to go out on their own terms on top and that's where I'm at in my life right now.” — Dave Mustaine, Frontman of Megadeth
- “We have done something together that's truly wonderful and will probably never happen again.” — Dave Mustaine, Frontman of Megadeth
Megadeth's farewell tour promises to be a celebration of their legacy, inviting fans to join in one last time as they perform their iconic music across the globe.
