BABYMETAL announce 2026 World Tour with Halestorm and Violent Vira
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BABYMETAL are going all in for 2026. The genre-blending Japanese powerhouse has officially announced their World Tour 2026 in support of their latest album Metal Forth, bringing their signature mix of metal, pop, and theatrical chaos back across the globe.
The North American leg kicks off in late August and runs through early October, hitting major cities like Chicago, Toronto, Charlotte, Dallas, and Phoenix. Joining them on this run are Halestorm and Violent Vira, making this one of the most stacked heavy tours of the year. Between BABYMETAL’s high-energy production and Halestorm’s arena-ready rock presence, this lineup feels built for big stages and even bigger crowds.
The tour follows a huge run of momentum for the band. Their fifth studio album Metal Forth, released August 8, 2025 via Capitol Records, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s World chart and features collaborations with artists like Poppy, Spiritbox, Polyphia, Tom Morello, and Slaughter to Prevail. It continues their evolution from viral breakout act to a globally respected force in modern heavy music.
Fans have seen BABYMETAL steadily level up their live show over the past few years. From their 2023 co-headlining Babyklok Tour with Dethklok to their 2025 North American run alongside Black Veil Brides, Jinjer, and Bloodywood, the band has leaned fully into cinematic production, synchronized choreography, and a sound that refuses to sit in one lane.
Now with Metal Forth behind them and a massive tour ahead, 2026 is shaping up to be one of their biggest years yet.
North American Tour Dates
Aug 30 – San Diego, CA – Petco Park (with My Chemical Romance)
Sep 2 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Sep 4 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Sep 5 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Sep 7 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
Sep 9 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
Sep 10 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Sep 12 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Sep 13 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park
Sep 15 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
Sep 16 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sep 18 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Sep 21 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sep 23 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
Sep 25 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sep 26 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Sep 29 – Albuquerque, NM – First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
Oct 1 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Oct 3 – Sacramento, CA – Festival Date
BABYMETAL aren’t slowing down, and this run looks like their most ambitious North American tour yet. If this lineup hits your city, it is absolutely worth catching.
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