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Killswitch Engage Expands 2026 North American Tour Plans
4/15/2026, 3:05:01 PM
Overview of the Tour Expansion
Massachusetts metalcore band Killswitch Engage has announced an extensive expansion of their 2026 North American tour, featuring multiple lineups and festival appearances. The tour will commence with a U.S. headline run starting on June 3 in Detroit and concluding on June 27 in San Francisco. Following this, the band will embark on a Canadian tour from August 5 to August 16, before returning to the U.S. for additional dates from September 19 to October 1.
Tour Details and Lineups
The initial U.S. leg will include support from Machine Head, Iron Reagan, and Havok, with notable festival appearances at the Milwaukee Metal Fest and DC Warped Tour Weekend. The Canadian leg will feature Machine Head and UK metal band Malevolence, with stops at major festivals such as Rock La Cauze Festival and Burt Block Party. The subsequent U.S. dates will see Rivers of Nihil and Judiciary joining the lineup, with festival slots at Louder Than Life and Aftershock Festival.
Frontman Jesse Leach expressed enthusiasm for the tour, stating, "We are all beyond excited to get back on the road in support of our latest album This Consequence. This upcoming run will see us bringing two distinct and devastating lineups across Canada and a small run around the United States." He emphasized the intensity and unique experiences each lineup is designed to deliver.
Detailed Tour Schedule
The tour schedule is as follows:
U.S. Headline Tour
- June 3: Detroit, MI - The Fillmore
- June 5: Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore
- June 6: Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Metal Fest
- June 7: South Bend, IN - Four Winds Field
- June 9: Raleigh, NC - The Ritz
- June 11: Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Paramount
- June 12: Boston, MA - Roadrunner
- June 13: Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek Event Center
- June 14: Washington, DC - DC Warped Tour Festival
- June 16: Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
- June 17: Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
- June 19: Dallas, TX - South Side Ballroom
- June 20: Houston, TX - Bayou Music Center
- June 21: San Antonio, TX - Boeing Center at Tech Port
- June 23: Albuquerque, NM - Revel Entertainment Center
- June 24: Tempe, AZ - The Marquee
- June 25: Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium
- June 27: San Francisco, CA - Warfield
Canadian Tour
- August 5: Ottawa, ON - Hard Rock Live
- August 7: Victoriaville, QC - Rock La Cauze Festival
- August 8: Toronto, ON - QET
- August 9: London, ON - Centennial Hall
- August 11: Thunder Bay, ON - Community Auditorium
- August 13: Winnipeg, MB - Burt Block Party Festival
- August 14: Saskatoon, SK - TCU Place
- August 15: Edmonton, AB - River Cree Entertainment Centre
- August 16: Dawson Creek, BC - Ovintiv Centre
U.S. Return Tour
- September 19: Cleveland, OH - Jacobs Pavilion
- September 20: Louisville, KY - Louder than Life Festival
- September 21: Moline, IL - The Rust Belt
- September 23: Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
- September 24: Salt Lake City, UT - Union
- September 25: Missoula, MT - Kettlehouse Amphitheater
- September 27: Spokane, WA - Gesa Pavilion
- September 28: Portland, OR - Roseland
- September 29: Tacoma, WA - Temple Theatre
- October 1: Sacramento, CA - Aftershock Festival
Conclusion
Killswitch Engage's 2026 tour promises to deliver a diverse array of performances across North America, showcasing their latest album and featuring a variety of supporting acts. The band aims to create an intense and memorable experience for fans, reinforcing their status in the metalcore genre.
