Weezer Announces 2026 North American Tour Dates

The 32-date arena trek kicks off in September and wraps in the band's hometown of Los Angeles.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:40pm

Weezer has revealed plans for a major North American tour titled 'Weezer: The Gathering,' set to run this fall. The 32-date arena trek, produced by Live Nation, begins September 8 in Sacramento and wraps October 24 in their hometown of Los Angeles. Along the way, the band will hit major cities including Chicago, Toronto, and New York, joined by special guests The Shins and Silversun Pickups.

Why it matters

The upcoming tour follows a string of high-profile outings for Weezer, including their anniversary-focused 'Voyage to the Blue Planet' tour celebrating three decades of their debut album, as well as the global Hella Mega stadium tour alongside Green Day and Fall Out Boy. The new tour is expected to generate significant excitement among the band's fanbase.

The details

Ahead of the tour, the band is hosting a weeklong series of fan-focused happenings in Los Angeles called 'Weezer: The Gathering – Initiation Week.' The lineup includes a trivia night at Barney's Beanery, a pickleball tournament where fans can face off against the band, and other surprise pop-up events across the city. Weezer is also set to release a new single, 'Shine Again,' on April 1, which will mark their first release under Reprise Records/Warner Records and serve as an early preview of an upcoming, as-yet-untitled album.

  • The 32-date 'Weezer: The Gathering' tour begins on September 8, 2026 in Sacramento.
  • The tour wraps on October 24, 2026 in Los Angeles.
  • Weezer will host 'Weezer: The Gathering – Initiation Week' in Los Angeles prior to the tour.
  • The new single 'Shine Again' will be released on April 1, 2026.

The players

Weezer

An American rock band formed in 1992, known for their power pop and alternative rock sound.

The Shins

An American indie rock band formed in 1996, known for their melodic and introspective sound.

Silversun Pickups

An American alternative rock band formed in 2002, known for their shoegaze-inspired sound.

Live Nation

The world's leading live entertainment company, producing and promoting live events.

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What’s next

Tickets for 'Weezer: The Gathering' will roll out in phases, with fan club members able to access an artist pre-sale starting March 31 at 10 a.m. local time, and additional pre-sales available to Verizon and Citi customers the same day. General ticket sales will begin April 3 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.

The takeaway

Weezer's upcoming 'Weezer: The Gathering' tour is expected to generate significant excitement among the band's loyal fanbase, as it follows a string of high-profile outings and coincides with the release of new music. The band's commitment to engaging with fans through special events and initiatives like 'Initiation Week' further demonstrates their dedication to their community.