Foo Fighters Step In as One-Night-Only Opening Act for AC/DC in St. Louis

On September 8 (scheduled), AC DC’s “Power Up” world tour will feature the Foo Fighters as the opening act at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The change comes after the band’s regular opener, The Pretty Reckless, was unable to perform on that date. Foo Fighters are pausing their own “Take Cover” global stadium tour to join AC DC for the single show.

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AC DC’s current tour, launched in August 2026, has been supported by The Pretty Reckless at every stop except St. Louis. The band’s setlist promotes their 2025 album “Power Up.” Meanwhile, Foo Fighters are in the middle of a North American leg of the “Take Cover” stadium tour, which includes a Hollywood Bowl performance on August 22 (scheduled) and a second leg beginning September 12 (scheduled) in Fargo, North Dakota. Their schedule also lists a festival appearance at Rock in Rio on September 4 (scheduled) and a continuation of the tour through September 29 (scheduled) in Philadelphia.

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• Dave Grohl, frontman of Foo Fighters, posted on Instagram that the opportunity is “a dream come true.”

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• The Pretty Reckless has not released a statement explaining why they could not perform on the St. Louis date.

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• September 8 – Foo Fighters open for AC DC in St. Louis (scheduled).

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• August 22 – Foo Fighters conclude the first leg of their stadium tour at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles (scheduled).

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• September 4 – Foo Fighters appear at Rock in Rio, Brazil (scheduled).

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• September 12 – Foo Fighters resume their second leg in Fargo, North Dakota (scheduled).

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• September 29 – AC DC’s “Power Up” tour concludes in Philadelphia (scheduled).

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Sources agree that The Pretty Reckless will not open for AC DC in St. Louis, but none provide a reason for their withdrawal. The lack of an official explanation from The Pretty Reckless constitutes a gap in the public record.

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• “All I have ever wanted was to someday live up to the awe inspiring fury of AC/DC, live on stage (an impossible task, by the way),” — Dave Grohl

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After the St. Louis performance, Foo Fighters will continue their “Take Cover” tour, with dates in Fargo (September 12), additional U.S. venues later in the month, and an Australian leg later in the year. AC DC will proceed with the remainder of its “Power Up” tour, ending in Philadelphia on September 29. Ticketing for both tours remains available through the respective band websites and LiveNation.

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