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

The iconic emo band will celebrate the landmark album with a North American tour featuring special guests.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 12:40pm

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Jimmy Eat World will embark on a 'Bleed American' tour this year to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their landmark 2001 album. The tour will kick off on June 9 at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheater and make stops across the U.S. and Canada before wrapping up on November 14 in Tampa, Florida. The band will play the entire 'Bleed American' album, though not necessarily in sequence, and will be joined by a variety of special guests including Rise Against, Thrice, and PUP.

Why it matters

The 'Bleed American' album was a breakthrough moment for Jimmy Eat World, propelling them to mainstream success with hits like 'The Middle' and 'Sweetness.' This tour allows the band to reconnect with fans who have grown up alongside the album over the past 25 years and celebrate the enduring impact of this seminal emo record.

The details

Bleed American, the band's fourth studio album, was released in 2001 and featured several singles that became alternative rock staples, including 'Bleed American,' 'Sweetness,' and 'The Middle.' The album put Jimmy Eat World on the map and gave them a broader audience. For the anniversary tour, the band will play the full album, though not necessarily in order, and will be joined by a variety of special guests spanning the emo and alternative rock genres.

  • The 'Bleed American' tour will kick off on June 9, 2026 at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheater.
  • The tour will wrap up on November 14, 2026 at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater in Tampa, Florida.

The players

Jimmy Eat World

An American emo band formed in 1993 in Mesa, Arizona. They are known for their 2001 breakthrough album 'Bleed American' which featured hit singles like 'The Middle' and 'Sweetness'.

Jim Adkins

The lead singer and guitarist of Jimmy Eat World, who has been with the band since its formation in 1993.

Zach Lind

The drummer of Jimmy Eat World, who has also been with the band since its inception.

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What they’re saying

“Bleed American is as much yours as it is ours, so we want to celebrate it with you all in a very special way.”

— Jim Adkins, Lead singer and guitarist, Jimmy Eat World

“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, Lead singer and guitarist, Jimmy Eat World

What’s next

The band will play their final Warped Tour show in Orlando, Florida following the conclusion of the 'Bleed American' anniversary tour.

The takeaway

This tour allows Jimmy Eat World to reconnect with fans who have grown up alongside their seminal 'Bleed American' album over the past 25 years, celebrating the enduring impact of this emo classic and giving longtime listeners a chance to experience the album live in a special, elevated production.