Jimmy Eat World Adds More 'Bleed American' 25th Anniversary Shows

The band will perform two additional dates in the Northeast this June.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:00pm

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A striking abstract composition of bold, jagged shapes and silhouettes in high-contrast red and black, representing the energy and impact of Jimmy Eat World's 'Bleed American' album.Jimmy Eat World celebrates the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough album 'Bleed American' with an expanded tour schedule.Bridgeport Today

Jimmy Eat World has announced two more shows as part of their 25th anniversary tour celebrating their 2001 album 'Bleed American.' The newly added concerts will take place on June 24 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and June 25 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The band has also scheduled a non-'Bleed American' show on June 22 in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Why it matters

The 'Bleed American' album was a major commercial breakthrough for Jimmy Eat World, spawning their signature hit 'The Middle' and helping establish the band as a leading emo/alternative rock act of the early 2000s. The 25th anniversary tour is an opportunity for the band to celebrate this landmark album and connect with longtime fans.

The details

Tickets for the three newly announced Jimmy Eat World shows will go on sale this Friday, April 14, at 10 a.m. ET. The 'Bleed American' 25th anniversary tour officially kicks off on June 9 at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado.

  • The newly announced shows will take place on June 24 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and June 25 in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
  • Jimmy Eat World has also scheduled a non-'Bleed American' show on June 22 in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

The players

Jimmy Eat World

An American rock band formed in Mesa, Arizona, in 1993. They are considered one of the pioneering bands of the emo genre and are known for their 2001 album 'Bleed American' and its hit single 'The Middle.'

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The takeaway

Jimmy Eat World's 'Bleed American' 25th anniversary tour is a chance for the band to celebrate a landmark album that helped define the emo/alternative rock sound of the early 2000s. The additional Northeast shows will give more fans the opportunity to experience these classic songs live.