The iconic rock band Mötley Crüe is gearing up for a major return to stage with their “Return of the Carnival of Sins” tour, scheduled for summer 2026. Marking the 20th anniversary of the band’s original Carnival of Sins tour and their 45th year as a group, the outing promises a full‑throated celebration of their legacy and live performance energy.
The extensive 33‑date North American tour will launch July 17 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania and conclude September 26 in Ridgefield, Washington, hitting major cities such as Toronto, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Dallas and Phoenix along the way. The band has enlisted veteran rockers Tesla and Extreme as support acts, rounding out a lineup that appeals to long‑time fans and those ready to join the “Crüehead” community for the first time.
Tickets go on presale for Live Nation All Access members beginning November 19 at noon local time, with the general on‑sale launching November 21 at 9 a.m. local time. As an added bonus: for every ticket sold, one dollar will be donated to the After School Arts Program (ASAP!) through the band’s Giveback Initiative, blending rock theatrics with philanthropy.
The band’s current lineup features original members Vince Neil on vocals, Nikki Sixx on bass and Tommy Lee on drums, together with John 5 on guitar, who stepped in after Mick Mars’ departure in 2023. This configuration ensures that the tour will deliver the live fireworks fans expect, while also acknowledging the band’s ongoing evolution.
For fans of high‑octane rock shows, theatrical stage presence and a catalog that has helped define glam metal and stadium rock, Mötley Crüe’s summer 2026 tour presents a must‑see moment. With the anniversary angle, charitable component and full support lineup in place, this is shaping up to be a major event on the live rock calendar.
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