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Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter Announce Rescheduled 2026 North American Tour
3/2/2026, 11:59:30 PM
Overview of the Tour Announcement
Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter have confirmed a North American tour set for Fall 2026, following a previous cancellation due to guitarist Steve Jones’ broken wrist. The tour will commence on September 11, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, and conclude on October 18, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. This tour marks a significant milestone, celebrating 50 years since the band's formation and their influential role in reshaping music and culture.
Tour Details and Schedule
The tour will include performances in major cities such as Austin, Houston, Nashville, Kansas City, Toronto, Montreal, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, D.C., Cleveland, Detroit, Columbus, Minneapolis, Denver, Salt Lake City, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, and Phoenix. Each concert will feature a full performance of the band's iconic 1977 album, *Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols*, alongside additional material from their catalog.
Confirmed Tour Dates:
- 09/11 – Dallas, TX @ Longhorn Ballroom
- 09/12 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
- 09/13 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
- 09/15 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
- 09/17 – Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
- 09/21 – Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
- 09/22 – Montreal, QC @ L’Olympia
- 09/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
- 09/28 – Boston, MA @ Royale
- 09/29 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
- 10/01 – Cleveland, OH @ The Agora
- 10/03 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
- 10/04 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
- 10/06 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
- 10/09 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
- 10/10 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center
- 10/12 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
- 10/14 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
- 10/16 – San Diego, CA @ SOMA
- 10/17 – Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
- 10/18 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Hollywood Palladium
Official Statements and Responses
Steve Jones expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming tour, stating, “Mr. Jones here with an update on my wrist. I think it’s good enough to do the upcoming tour. Now if I can just stop my legs from buckling up, I think I’ll be in good shape.” The band aims to honor the legacy of the Sex Pistols while delivering a high-energy performance that resonates with both new and longtime fans.
Criticism and Opposition
John Lydon, the original frontman of the Sex Pistols, has publicly criticized the tour, describing it as “little more than karaoke.” He expressed concerns that the current lineup, without him, would dilute the band's original purpose and impact.
What's Next
Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the general public on March 6, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time. In most markets, tickets purchased for the postponed 2025 dates will be honored for the rescheduled performances. Additional shows may be announced as the tour date approaches.
This tour represents a significant return for the Sex Pistols, promising to deliver a memorable experience for fans across North America.
