Weezer Announces 'The Gathering' Tour, New Single 'Shine Again' Out in April

The arena trek kicks off in September and will feature The Shins and Silversun Pickups as supporting acts.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 8:30pm

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Weezer has announced a U.S. tour dubbed 'The Gathering' that will kick off on September 8 in Sacramento, California and travel throughout the country before wrapping up on October 24 in Los Angeles. The band will also release a new single called 'Shine Again' on April 1, which will be the first single from their upcoming album.

Why it matters

Weezer has remained one of the most popular and influential alternative rock bands since the 1990s, with a devoted fanbase that eagerly awaits new music and tour announcements. This tour and new single will give fans a chance to experience the band's classic hits as well as new material.

The details

The Gathering tour will feature support from indie rock acts The Shins and Silversun Pickups. Presales for tickets begin on March 31, with general public tickets going on sale on April 1. Weezer is also hosting a week of events in Los Angeles dubbed 'Weezer: The Gathering - Initiation Week' to celebrate the tour announcement, including a trivia night and a pickleball tournament with the band members.

  • The Gathering tour kicks off on September 8 in Sacramento, California.
  • The tour will wrap up on October 24 in Los Angeles.
  • Weezer's new single 'Shine Again' will premiere on April 1.

The players

Weezer

An American rock band formed in 1992, known for their alternative rock sound and hit songs like 'Say It Ain't So' and 'Beverly Hills'.

The Shins

An indie rock band formed in 1996, known for their melodic guitar-driven sound and songs like 'New Slang' and 'Phantom Limb'.

Silversun Pickups

An alternative rock band formed in 2002, known for their shoegaze-inspired sound and songs like 'Lazy Eye' and 'Panic Switch'.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Presales for tickets to The Gathering tour begin on March 31, with general public tickets going on sale on April 1.

The takeaway

Weezer's upcoming tour and new single 'Shine Again' will give fans a chance to experience the band's classic sound as well as new material, cementing their status as one of the most enduring and influential alternative rock acts of the past three decades.