Courtney Love Teases Hole Reunion Tour

Grunge band's original members hint at plans for 2026 comeback.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Courtney Love and Melissa Auf der Maur, former members of the 1990s grunge band Hole, have been teasing the possibility of a reunion tour in 2026. The two musicians have been posting cryptic social media messages and video clips that suggest the iconic band may be getting back together after over 20 years.

Why it matters

Hole was one of the most influential grunge bands of the 1990s, known for their raw, feminist-leaning sound and Courtney Love's powerful stage presence. A reunion would be highly anticipated by fans who have been waiting decades for the band to reunite.

The details

Auf der Maur posted several short video clips featuring Hole songs playing while she strikes a series of poses. Love then posted those videos to her Instagram account and wrote: 'So do we tell the kids about the tour?' Auf der Maur responded: 'It starts with eternal love.' Hole fans quickly weighed in on cities where the tour should begin.

  • Hole originally formed in 1989 and split up in 2002.
  • Love reformed Hole in 2009, with Auf der Maur briefly playing with the band again in 2012.
  • In 2019, Love hinted to the Guardian that a Hole reunion was being discussed, but the band remained dormant until now.

The players

Courtney Love

The lead singer and co-founder of the grunge band Hole, known for her powerful vocals and confrontational stage presence.

Melissa Auf der Maur

The former bassist for Hole, who joined the band in 1994 and remained a member for about five years.

Eric Erlandson

The guitarist and co-founder of Hole, who was a constant member of the band throughout its various lineups.

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What they’re saying

“So do we tell the kids about the tour?”

— Courtney Love (Instagram)

“It starts with eternal love.”

— Melissa Auf der Maur (Instagram)

“Never let the truth get in the way of a good story. X marks the spot.”

— Eric Erlandson (Instagram)

What’s next

Hole fans are eagerly awaiting more details on the potential 2026 reunion tour, including specific dates, locations, and ticket information.

The takeaway

The prospect of a Hole reunion tour in 2026 has generated significant excitement among the band's devoted fanbase, who have been hoping for decades that the iconic grunge group would reunite and tour again.