Mötley Crüe Announce Major US Tour In 2026 — While Celebrating Its 45th Anniversary

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Mötley Crüe announce The Return of the Carnival of Sins, a 2026 North American tour celebrating the band’s 45th anniversary.

Mötley Crüe has announced a major 2026 North American tour celebrating two milestones: the 20th anniversary of their Carnival of Sins Tour, and the 45th anniversary of the band.

The run will bring Mötley Crüe’s high-impact live show, which has long been renowned for explosive production and visuals, to fans across the U.S. and Canada next summer. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will stop in 33 cities across North America and feature performances by very special guests Tesla and Extreme.

When the Carnival of Sins Tour first hit the road in 2005, it was a full-scale production that pushed the limits of live shows. It combined the band’s signature humor, energy, and sense of chaos with elaborate staging, becoming a memorable experience for fans. Two decades later, fans new and old will have the chance to experience The Return of the Carnival of Sins as Mötley Crüe revisits one of the most memorable live tours of their storied career with a reimagined show and updated setlist.

“Bringing back the spirit of Carnival of Sins has been a blast, and we wanted to take it even further for its 20th anniversary. This new show is for the Crüeheads who’ve been with us through it all and for the new Crüeheads who didn’t get to experience Carnival of Sins last time around. Get ready—we’re coming your way and we can’t wait to see you next summer,” Mötley Crüe said in a joint statement.

The general on-sale begins Friday, November 21, at 9 AM local time. VIP packages will be available for purchase starting Wednesday, November 19, at 9 AM local time.

Through the Mötley Crüe Giveback Initiative, $1 from every ticket will be donated to the After School Arts Program (ASAP!), a cause close to the hearts of the band members. With federal grants to music programs in schools being cut, millions of children across the U.S. risk losing access to creative, life-changing education and experiences in the arts. ASAP!’s mission is to “nurture resilient, empathetic young people through hands-on programs in music, art, writing, theater, and play.”

Coinciding with today’s tour announcement, Mötley Crüe’s Theatre of Pain 40th Anniversary Deluxe box set is out now, featuring reimagined artwork, the newly remastered album on color vinyl, a never-before-released 1985 Long Beach live concert, rare demo recordings, and a 76-page hardcover book packed with never-before-seen photos and memories from that era. This definitive set captures the energy and spirit of the band and will be available only for a limited time.

Mötley Crüe — The Return of the Carnival of Sins: 2026 Tour Dates

July

• 17 | The Pavilion at Star Lake — Burgettstown, PA
• 18 | Darien Lake Amphitheater — Buffalo, NY
• 20 | Pine Knob Music Theatre — Clarkson, MI
• 22 | RBC Amphitheatre — Toronto, ON
• 24 | BankNH Pavilion — Gilford, NH
• 25 | Maine Savings Amphitheater — Bangor, ME
• 27 | Freedom Mortgage Pavilion — Camden, NJ
• 29 | Saratoga Performing Arts Center — Saratoga Springs, NY
• 31 | PNC Bank Arts Center — Holmdel, NJ

August

• 01 | Xfinity Center — Mansfield, MA
• 03 | Jiffy Lube Live — Bristow, VA
• 12 | Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Alpharetta, GA
• 14 | iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre — West Palm Beach, FL
• 15 | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre — Tampa, FL
• 17 | PNC Music Pavilion — Charlotte, NC
• 19 | Hollywood Casino Amphitheater — St. Louis, MO
• 21 | Mystic Lake Amphitheater — Shakopee, MN
• 22 | Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre — Tinley Park, IL
• 24 | Blossom Music Center — Cuyahoga Falls, OH
• 25 | Riverbend Music Center — Cincinnati, OH
• 27 | Acrisure Amphitheater — Grand Rapids, MI
• 28 | Ruoff Music Center — Noblesville, IN

September

• 08 | Morton Amphitheater — Kansas City, MO
• 10 | Dos Equis Pavilion — Dallas, TX
• 11 | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion — Houston, TX
• 13 | Isleta Amphitheater — Albuquerque, NM
• 16 | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre — Phoenix, AZ
• 18 | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre — Chula Vista, CA
• 19 | Long Beach Amphitheater — Long Beach, CA
• 21 | Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre — Salt Lake City, UT
• 23 | Toyota Amphitheatre — Wheatland, CA
• 24 | Shoreline Amphitheater — Mountain View, CA
• 26 | Cascades Amphitheater — Ridgefield, WA

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