Babymetal Announce 2026 North + Latin American Tour Dates With Halestorm + More

The Japanese metal band will hit the road with Halestorm and Violent Vira for a 20-date North American trek followed by a Latin American tour.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:56pm

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An abstract close-up image of shattered, reflective metal fragments in high-contrast studio lighting, conveying the intense energy and visual flair of a Babymetal concert.Babymetal's 2026 world tour promises to deliver a visually stunning and sonically powerful experience for metal fans across North and Latin America.Denver Today

Babymetal have announced their 2026 World Tour, which will include a 20-date North American run with Halestorm and Violent Vira, as well as a brief Latin American tour. The North American leg kicks off on August 30 in San Diego, where Babymetal will open for My Chemical Romance, before launching their own headline shows on September 2 in Denver. The tour will run into early October, concluding with Babymetal's appearance at the 2026 Aftershock Festival. The band will then head to Latin America for a four-date trek in late November and December.

Why it matters

Babymetal's announcement of a major 2026 world tour, including stops across North and Latin America, showcases the continued global popularity and success of the Japanese metal act. The band's ability to draw large crowds and tour extensively highlights the growth and evolution of the metal genre, as well as the enduring appeal of Babymetal's unique blend of heavy music and J-pop.

The details

Babymetal's 2026 World Tour will feature 20 North American dates, kicking off on August 30 in San Diego where the band will open for My Chemical Romance. Babymetal will then launch their own headline shows on September 2 in Denver, with the trek running through early October and concluding with their appearance at the 2026 Aftershock Festival on October 3. The band will be joined on the North American leg by fellow metal acts Halestorm and Violent Vira. Following the North American tour, Babymetal will head to Latin America for a four-date run in late November and December, hitting cities like São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Mexico City.

  • The 2026 Babymetal World Tour kicks off on August 30 in San Diego.
  • Babymetal will launch their own headline shows on September 2 in Denver.
  • The North American leg of the tour will run through early October, concluding with their appearance at the 2026 Aftershock Festival on October 3.
  • Babymetal will then embark on a four-date Latin American tour in late November and December.

The players

Babymetal

A Japanese metal band known for their unique blend of heavy music and J-pop.

Halestorm

An American hard rock band that will join Babymetal as a supporting act on the North American tour.

Violent Vira

A metal band that will also support Babymetal on the North American leg of the 2026 World Tour.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be hitting the road with Halestorm and Violent Vira for this massive 2026 World Tour. Our fans have been waiting for us to return, and we can't wait to bring our unique brand of metal to audiences across North and Latin America.”

— Su-metal, Vocalist, Babymetal

What’s next

Tickets for the North American and Canadian shows will go on sale to the general public on April 10, with various presales starting on April 6. Tickets for the Latin American dates will be available starting with an artist presale on April 20, followed by the general on-sale on April 22.

The takeaway

Babymetal's 2026 World Tour announcement demonstrates the continued global appeal and growth of the metal genre, as the Japanese band brings their innovative sound to audiences across North and Latin America. The tour's extensive routing and high-profile support acts like Halestorm and Violent Vira further cement Babymetal's status as one of the most exciting and successful metal acts of the decade.