Bleachers Announce 2026 Tour Dates with Wednesday, American Football & More

The 'Bleachers Forever Tour' will support the band's new album 'everyone for ten minutes'.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 6:08pm

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Bleachers will embark on a North American tour this summer and fall following the May release of their new album, 'everyone for ten minutes'. The tour will begin on June 5, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, and will include performances across the United States and Canada, with a five-night residency scheduled at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in September. A variety of artists will join Bleachers on select dates, including Wednesday, This Is Lorelei, American Football, Hovvdy, The Linda Lindas, and Momo Boyd.

Why it matters

The band's direct engagement with ticketing practices and commitment to charitable giving reflects a growing trend among artists seeking to control the resale market and align their tours with social causes. This approach could foster stronger fan loyalty and a more equitable concert experience.

The details

Bleachers will be touring in support of their new album, 'everyone for ten minutes', which will be released in May. Wednesday will be making their debut performance at Madison Square Garden as an opening act for Bleachers on June 23, 2026. Jack Antonoff, of Bleachers, released a statement emphasizing efforts to ensure tickets are sold at face value and eliminate bots and scalpers. Antonoff also announced that one dollar from every ticket sold will be donated to The Ally Coalition's work with LGBTQ+ homeless youth shelters, and the organization will be present at each show.

  • The tour will begin on June 5, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.
  • Bleachers will perform a five-night residency at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in September.
  • The band's new album, 'everyone for ten minutes', will be released in May.
  • Wednesday will make their debut performance at Madison Square Garden as an opening act for Bleachers on June 23, 2026.
  • The fan pre-sale begins on Wednesday, March 18, with the official ticket on-sale starting next Friday, March 20.

The players

Bleachers

An American indie pop band formed by Jack Antonoff.

Jack Antonoff

The lead singer and songwriter of Bleachers.

Wednesday

An American indie rock band that will be opening for Bleachers at their Madison Square Garden performance.

The Ally Coalition

An organization that Bleachers will be donating $1 from every ticket sold to, in support of their work with LGBTQ+ homeless youth shelters.

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What they’re saying

“We must eliminate bullshit and kill as many bots and bastards as possible.”

— Jack Antonoff, Lead singer and songwriter of Bleachers

“One dollar from every ticket sold will be donated to The Ally Coalition's work with LGBTQ+ homeless youth shelters, and the organization will be present at each show.”

— Jack Antonoff, Lead singer and songwriter of Bleachers

What’s next

The fan pre-sale begins on Wednesday, March 18, with the official ticket on-sale starting next Friday, March 20.

The takeaway

Bleachers' direct involvement in ticket sales and charitable partnerships reflects a growing trend among artists seeking to create a more equitable and fan-centric concert experience. This approach could foster stronger fan loyalty and support the band's social impact initiatives.