The Pretty Reckless Announce New Album and 2026 Tour Dates

The rock band's fifth album 'Dear God' will be released alongside a North American and European tour.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:50pm

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The Pretty Reckless, fronted by Taylor Momsen, has announced their new album 'Dear God' and a 2026 tour in support of the release. The North American leg of the 'Dear God Tour' kicks off on July 7 in Raleigh, North Carolina and includes stops in cities like Chicago, Austin, Denver, and Philadelphia. The band will also tour Europe later in the year.

Why it matters

The Pretty Reckless has built a loyal fanbase over the past decade with their hard-hitting brand of rock music. The announcement of a new album and extensive tour schedule is sure to excite their fans and generate buzz within the music industry.

The details

The new album 'Dear God' will be The Pretty Reckless' fifth studio release. It follows their 2021 album 'Death by Rock and Roll.' The first single from the new album is called 'When I Wake Up' and was released alongside the tour announcement. The North American leg of the 'Dear God Tour' will run from July through September, with the band supporting AC/DC for the final show in Philadelphia. The European tour dates are scheduled for November and December.

  • The Pretty Reckless announced the new album and tour on March 13, 2026.
  • The North American leg of the 'Dear God Tour' kicks off on July 7, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
  • The European tour dates are scheduled for November and December 2026.

The players

The Pretty Reckless

A rock band fronted by Taylor Momsen, known for hits like 'Death by Rock and Roll.'

Taylor Momsen

The lead singer of The Pretty Reckless, who is also known for playing Cindy Lou Who in the 2000 film 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas.'

AC/DC

The legendary Australian rock band that will be supporting The Pretty Reckless for the final show of their North American tour in Philadelphia.

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What they’re saying

“When I Wake Up' is the story of a dream becoming a nightmare. When a life of excess leads you on a rollercoaster that is doomed to crash but you just can't see it. It's a good time…”

— Taylor Momsen, Lead singer of The Pretty Reckless (Vice)

What’s next

Tickets for The Pretty Reckless' 'Dear God Tour' will go on sale to the general public on March 20, 2026 at 10 AM local time via Ticketmaster.

The takeaway

The announcement of a new album and extensive tour schedule from The Pretty Reckless demonstrates the continued popularity and relevance of the band within the rock music landscape. Fans can look forward to new music and live performances from the group in the coming year.