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Bryan Adams Announces Summer 2026 US Tour with Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
3/24/2026, 6:02:24 PM
Tour Overview and Dates
Bryan Adams has unveiled a Summer 2026 US tour, featuring support from rock legends Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. This tour serves as the second leg of Adams' "Roll with the Punches" tour, following a successful North American run in the previous year. The US leg is set to commence on July 24, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri, and will conclude on August 16, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The tour will include performances in major cities such as New Orleans, Orlando, Baltimore, and Detroit.
Complete US Tour Schedule
- July 24: St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
- July 25: Wichita, KS @ INTRUST Bank Arena
- July 26: Thackerville, OK @ WinStar World Casino & Resort
- July 28: Austin, TX @ Moody Center
- July 29: Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
- July 31: New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
- August 1: North Little Rock, AR @ Simmons Bank Arena
- August 4: Greenville, SC @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena
- August 5: Orlando, FL @ Kia Center
- August 8: Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
- August 9: Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
- August 11: Reading, PA @ Santander Arena
- August 12: Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
- August 14: Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
- August 15: Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
- August 16: Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum
Background on Bryan Adams and Upcoming Releases
Adams is touring in support of his 2025 album, "Roll with the Punches," which marks his sixteenth studio release. Additionally, he will release a limited edition vinyl album titled "Tough Town" on April 18, 2026, for Record Store Day. This album will feature a mix of past hits and new tracks, previously available only in a super deluxe edition of "Roll with the Punches."
Ticket Sales Information
Tickets for the tour will be available through various presales starting March 24, 2026. A Citi pre-sale will begin at 10 a.m. local time, followed by a Live Nation pre-sale on March 26. The general public on-sale will commence on March 27 at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.
Criticism & Opposition
While the announcement has been met with enthusiasm from fans, some critics have raised concerns regarding the sustainability of large-scale tours in the post-pandemic era, citing environmental impacts and the ongoing challenges of live event logistics.
What's Next
Following the US tour, Bryan Adams will embark on a Canadian leg, starting on August 24, 2026, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, and concluding on September 13, 2026, in Penticton, British Columbia. This continuation of the tour underscores Adams' commitment to engaging with fans across North America.
Verbatim Quotes
This upcoming tour promises to be a significant event for fans of classic rock, showcasing the enduring appeal of Bryan Adams and his collaborators.
