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Dillinger Escape Plan Announces Final 'Calculating Infinity' Reunion Shows
6/17/2026, 11:06:39 PM
Final Reunion Overview
The Dillinger Escape Plan will close its 'Calculating Infinity' reunion with final concerts in Europe and North America, ending on the Headbangers Boat cruise (Oct 30-Nov 3, 2026). The tour began June 18, 2026 and resumes Oct 16, 2026.
Background
The band released *Calculating Infinity* in 1999, broke up in 2017, and reunited in 2023 with original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis to mark the album’s 25th anniversary, including three Brooklyn shows in 2024.
Lineup & Support
Core members are vocalist Dimitri Minakakis, guitarists Ben Weinman and James Love, bassist Liam Wilson, and drummer Billy Rymer. Support acts: The Prestige, Many Eyes, Johnny Booth, Frontierer, VOWER, Squid Pisser, XCOMM, Godeyes.
Schedule
The European leg (June 18-22) covers Belgium, France and the United Kingdom. The North American leg (Oct 16-29) includes the United States and Canada (Vancouver, Seattle). The tour ends on the Headbangers Boat cruise (Oct 30-Nov 3, Miami).
Impact
The run includes 12 shows in five countries (Belgium, France, United Kingdom, United States, Canada), marking 27 years since the debut album and nine years since the 2017 breakup. Tickets go on sale June 19, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time.
Official Statements
The band announced the final shows, noting June European dates and October U.S. dates, calling the support lineup “great.” Minakakis called the reunion a long-awaited chance to celebrate the album with “closest friends” and thanked fans for their loyalty.
Conflicts & Gaps
One source lists the cruise dates as Oct 30-Nov 3, 2026; another lists Oct 31-Nov 3. The first source omits Vancouver and Seattle, which appear in later reports. The cruise location is identified as Miami in one source and left unspecified in another.
Quotes
- “It’s been a long time coming for this opportunity to perform in a project I helped create over 25 years ago,” — Dimitri Minakakis, vocalist
- “Having the chance to celebrate 25 years of *Calculating Infinity* with my closest friends in life is just a dream turned real. I’m looking forward to seeing all the old faces, as well as all the new ones. The Dillinger Escape Plan has always been more than just a band. We were a force of nature. This reunion show is our way of thanking the fans who have stood by us and the album we made in a small basement in NJ all those years ago.” — Dimitri Minakakis
- “Excited to announce the final batch of Calculating Infinity performances. Europe shows start this week, remaining US shows in October and we are excited to have some great support bands with us.” — The Dillinger Escape Plan (official statement)
Future
The Headbangers Boat cruise will be the tour’s final event. The band has indicated no further touring plans, though fans speculate about a possible future reunion with former vocalist Greg Puciato.
