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Kittie Adds Intimate Los Angeles Show to 30th-Anniversary Tour

4/28/2026, 4:45:46 AM

New Los Angeles Headlining Date

Canadian alternative-metal band Kittie announced a standalone headlining concert for June 11 at The Echoplex in Los Angeles, California. The event will feature supporting performances by Kingdom of Giants and Gore, expanding the itinerary of the band’s 30th-anniversary tour.

Background & Context

Kittie’s 30th-anniversary tour, launched earlier in June 2026, originally comprised fifteen dates across the United States and Canada. The Los Angeles stop was added after the initial schedule was released, creating a sixteen-date run that spans from St. Louis, Missouri, on June 6 to Montreal, Quebec, on June 27.

Key Figures & Supporting Acts

  • Kittie – gold-certified Canadian alternative-metal group, tour headliner.
  • Kingdom of Giants – opening act for the Los Angeles show.
  • Gore – supporting act for the Los Angeles show.
  • Venues – The Echoplex (Los Angeles), The Pageant (St. Louis), Ogden Theatre (Denver), The Depot (Salt Lake City), House of Blues (Anaheim & Houston), Nile Theatre (Phoenix), Aztec Theatre (San Antonio), Brooklyn Bowl (Nashville), The Masquerade (Atlanta), The Fillmore (Charlotte), Baltimore Soundstage (Baltimore), Irving Plaza (New York), The Palladium (Worcester), Danforth Music Hall (Toronto), Théâtre Beanfield (Montreal).

Tour Timeline

Ticket Sale Details and Discrepancies

Source 1 reports that artist presales begin on April 28 at 10:00 a.m. PST, with a general onsale on May 1 at 10:00 a.m. PST. Source 2 states that tickets go on sale on Friday, May 11 (at 10:00 a.m. PST). The differing dates and the typographical “May 11st” create a conflict that has not been resolved by the band or promoters.

Official Statements & Responses

Kittie communicated the addition of the Los Angeles concert via social-media channels, describing it as an “intimate evening” and confirming Kingdom of Giants and Gore as special guests. The band framed the show as part of its broader celebration of three decades of recording and touring, emphasizing the unique venue size compared with other stops.

Verbatim Quotes

  • “Kittie took to social media to announce the standalone show, writing: Join us for an intimate evening in LA- June 11th at the Echoplex with special guests Kingdom of Giants and Gore.” — Kittie, social-media post
  • “Kittie have announced a June 11th headlining show at The Echoplex in Los Angeles, CA.” — The PRP article
  • “Artist presales will be kicking off tomorrow, April 28th, at 10:00am PST.” — The PRP article
  • “The general onsale will go up this Friday, May 01st at 10:00am PST.” — The PRP article
  • “Tickets for their Los Angeles show go on sale this Friday, May 11st at 10 PST.” — Lambgoat article

Impact and Significance

The Los Angeles addition provides fans with a smaller-scale venue amid a tour largely featuring mid-size theaters and clubs. By positioning the show as an “intimate evening,” Kittie highlights a strategic variation in concert experience, potentially increasing engagement for a market that previously lacked a dedicated stop.

What’s Next

Presale tickets become available on April 28, followed by the general sale on either May 1 or May 11, pending clarification. After the Los Angeles concert, Kittie will continue its itinerary through June 27, concluding the 30th-anniversary run in Montreal. Fans are encouraged to monitor official channels for final ticket-sale confirmations and any further schedule adjustments.