Jimmy Eat World Announces 25th Anniversary 'Bleed American' US Tour

The band will perform their 2001 album in full on the upcoming trek.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Iconic emo/alternative rock band Jimmy Eat World has announced a U.S. tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of their 2001 album 'Bleed American'. The headlining dates will span from June to November, with the band performing the full 'Bleed American' album at each show.

Why it matters

Jimmy Eat World's 'Bleed American' album was a landmark release that helped define the emo/alternative rock genre in the early 2000s. The 25th anniversary tour will give longtime fans a chance to relive the album live, while also potentially introducing it to a new generation of listeners.

The details

The tour will kick off on June 9 in Denver and wrap up on November 14 in Tampa, Florida. For each show, Jimmy Eat World will be performing 'Bleed American' in its entirety. Frontman Jim Adkins says the tour is designed to be an 'elevated version' of the band's live show, with production that reflects their 25 years of experience.

  • The tour will run from June 9 to November 14, 2026.
  • Presales for tickets begin on Wednesday, February 12 at 10 a.m. local time.
  • Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 14 at 10 a.m. local time.

The players

Jimmy Eat World

An American emo/alternative rock band formed in 1993 and known for hit songs like 'The Middle' from their 2001 album 'Bleed American'.

Jim Adkins

The frontman of Jimmy Eat World who says the 25th anniversary tour is designed to be an 'elevated version' of the band's live show.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like at this time in our lives, especially for me, it's important to get back to a place that you can savor. This tour is designed to be an elevated version of our show, a heightened experience with production that reflects 25 years of learning how to stretch artistically in the live environment.”

— Jim Adkins, Frontman, Jimmy Eat World (95xlive.com)

What’s next

Jimmy Eat World will also be playing four stops on the 2026 Warped Tour and opening for a My Chemical Romance show in Phoenix in September.

The takeaway

Jimmy Eat World's 25th anniversary 'Bleed American' tour will give fans a chance to relive the band's iconic 2001 album live, showcasing their evolution as a live act over the past quarter-century.