Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte Announce Co-Headlining Tour

The two bands will hit the road for a 16-city North American tour this summer.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 9:07am

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Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte have announced a co-headlining North American tour set to kick off on July 25th in Ridgedale, Missouri. The 16-city trek will take the two bands across the U.S. and into Canada, with stops in cities like Chicago, Toronto, New York, and Phoenix before wrapping up on August 27th.

Why it matters

This tour marks the first time the two popular rock acts have joined forces, giving fans a chance to see both bands perform on the same bill. The tour also comes on the heels of new music from both groups, with Avenged Sevenfold releasing a single for the latest Call of Duty game and Good Charlotte putting out their first album in seven years.

The details

The co-headlining tour will feature 16 stops, beginning on July 25th in Ridgedale, Missouri and wrapping up on August 27th in Phoenix, Arizona. Along the way, the bands will play shows in Shakopee, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Toronto, Montreal, New York, Boston, Charlotte, and Dallas.

  • The tour kicks off on July 25, 2026 in Ridgedale, Missouri.
  • The tour concludes on August 27, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

The players

Avenged Sevenfold

An American heavy metal band formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach, California.

Good Charlotte

An American pop punk band formed in 1996 in Waldorf, Maryland.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to hit the road with our friends in Good Charlotte this summer. It's going to be an epic tour for rock fans across North America.”

— M. Shadows, Lead singer of Avenged Sevenfold

“This co-headlining tour is something we've wanted to do for a long time. We can't wait to share the stage with Avenged Sevenfold and bring our new music to fans all summer long.”

— Joel Madden, Lead singer of Good Charlotte

What’s next

Tickets for the Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte co-headlining tour will go on sale to the general public this Friday, February 7th.

The takeaway

This tour represents an exciting collaboration between two of rock music's most popular acts, giving fans a must-see concert experience as the bands showcase their latest releases and greatest hits.