Foo Fighters Announce One-Off Connecticut Show

The band will play a concert in Bridgeport on April 28 following the release of their new album.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:00am

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Foo Fighters have announced a one-off concert taking place on April 28 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Presales for the show begin on Tuesday, March 19 at 10 a.m. ET, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. ET. The concert comes just after the release of the band's new album "Your Favorite Toy" on April 24.

Why it matters

Foo Fighters are one of the most popular rock bands of the past two decades, and their live shows are known for their high-energy performances. This one-off concert in Connecticut gives fans in the Northeast a rare chance to see the band perform in an intimate setting before they embark on a larger North American stadium tour later in the year.

The details

The Bridgeport concert will take place on April 28, just four days after the release of Foo Fighters' new album "Your Favorite Toy." The album includes the singles "Asking for a Friend" and the title track. After the Connecticut show, the band will play the Welcome to Rockville and BottleRock Napa festivals in May before heading to Europe. Their North American stadium tour is scheduled to launch in August.

  • Foo Fighters announced the one-off Bridgeport, Connecticut show on March 16, 2026.
  • Presales for the show begin on Tuesday, March 19, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET.
  • Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 22, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET.
  • The Foo Fighters' new album "Your Favorite Toy" is set to be released on April 24, 2026.
  • The Bridgeport concert will take place on April 28, 2026.

The players

Foo Fighters

An American rock band formed in 1994 by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl. They are one of the most popular and successful rock acts of the past two decades.

Dave Grohl

The founder and frontman of Foo Fighters, as well as the former drummer of the grunge band Nirvana.

Pat Smear

The guitarist for Foo Fighters who missed the band's 2026 shows so far due to an injury suffered in a "bizarre gardening accident."

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What’s next

Foo Fighters will then play the Welcome to Rockville and BottleRock Napa festivals in May 2026 before launching a North American stadium tour in August 2026.

The takeaway

Foo Fighters' one-off concert in Bridgeport, Connecticut gives Northeast fans a rare chance to see the iconic rock band perform in an intimate setting before they embark on a larger stadium tour later in the year, showcasing their new album and high-energy live show.