Godsmack Announces 'Rise Of Rock' World Tour 2026 with Stone Temple Pilots

The tour will feature the band's biggest hits and will run from May to September 2026.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Godsmack has unveiled plans for their 'Rise of Rock World Tour' in 2026, which will feature support from Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy. The extensive North American trek is set to kick off on May 10 in Bristow, Virginia and will run through late September, including stops in major markets across the U.S. and Canada.

Why it matters

Godsmack is one of the most successful hard rock bands of the past two decades, known for their heavy sound and anthemic singles. This tour will give fans a chance to hear the band's biggest hits performed live, as they continue to cement their legacy as one of the top acts in the genre.

The details

The tour will see Godsmack frontman Sully Erna and bassist Robbie Merrill joined by touring musicians on guitar and drums as they revisit staples like 'Alive' and 'Voodoo'. Before the headline run, the band will make festival appearances at Welcome to Rockville and the MMRBQ in New Jersey. The main tour will then kick off on May 10 in Bristow, Virginia and travel across the U.S. and Canada through late September, including a stop at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater in Nampa, Idaho on September 26.

  • Godsmack will appear at Welcome to Rockville on May 7.
  • Godsmack will perform at the MMRBQ in New Jersey on May 9.
  • The 'Rise of Rock World Tour' will officially launch on May 10 in Bristow, Virginia.
  • The tour will run through late September, with the final date on September 26 in Nampa, Idaho.

The players

Godsmack

A successful hard rock band known for their heavy sound and anthemic singles.

Sully Erna

The frontman of Godsmack.

Robbie Merrill

The bassist of Godsmack.

Stone Temple Pilots

The alternative rock band that will be supporting Godsmack on most dates of the tour.

Dorothy

The rock band that will be joining as a special guest on the tour.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 'Rise of Rock World Tour' will go on sale to the general public on March 3, 2026.

The takeaway

Godsmack's upcoming tour will give their dedicated fanbase a chance to hear the band's biggest hits performed live, as they continue to cement their status as one of the top hard rock acts of the modern era.