Sex Pistols Announce North American Comeback Tour for 50th Anniversary

The legendary punk band will hit the road in fall 2026 after postponing last year's tour due to an injury.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 1:49pm

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The Sex Pistols are officially returning to North America in fall 2026 for a tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the band's formation. The tour was originally scheduled for 2025 but had to be postponed after guitarist Steve Jones broke his wrist. Now fully healed, Jones and the band's original members - Glen Matlock and Paul Cook - along with vocalist Frank Carter will embark on a trek across the U.S. and Canada, including stops in cities like Dallas, Austin, Boston, and San Diego.

Why it matters

The Sex Pistols were one of the most influential and controversial punk rock bands of the 1970s, helping to ignite the punk movement in the U.K. and inspiring countless other artists. This tour marks a rare reunion of the band's original members and will give fans a chance to see them perform their iconic 1977 album 'Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols' in its entirety.

The details

The North American leg of the tour launches on September 11 in Dallas at the Longhorn Ballroom - the band's first appearance there since their notorious 1978 show. The trek follows summer appearances across the U.K. and Europe, including a slot at the Isle of Wight Festival, before additional U.K. dates later in the year. Several cities from the original 2025 schedule have been reinstated, with new stops added in Austin, Boston, Columbus, Houston, Kansas City, Phoenix, Nashville, Salt Lake City, and San Diego.

  • The North American tour launches on September 11, 2026.
  • The band will perform at the Isle of Wight Festival in summer 2026.
  • The tour was originally scheduled for 2025 but had to be postponed due to Steve Jones' wrist injury.

The players

Steve Jones

The guitarist for the Sex Pistols, who broke his wrist and had to postpone the band's 2025 tour.

Glen Matlock

An original member of the Sex Pistols, who will be joining the band on their 2026 North American tour.

Paul Cook

An original member of the Sex Pistols, who will be joining the band on their 2026 North American tour.

Frank Carter

The vocalist who will be performing with the Sex Pistols on their 2026 North American tour, replacing original frontman John 'Johnny Rotten' Lydon.

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What they’re saying

“I've got some good news and bad news. What do you want first? Okay, the bad news: I've broken my wrist, so unfortunately, we won't be doing any shows for a while. The good news is the surgeon said I will be back playing guitar in the not-too-distant future. The other good news is I'll be 70 tomorrow! God bless, and God save the wrist.”

— Steve Jones

“Mr. Jones here with an update on my wrist. I think it's good enough to do the upcoming tour. Now, if I can just stop my legs from buckling up, I think I'll be in good shape.”

— Steve Jones

What’s next

The Sex Pistols will perform at the Isle of Wight Festival in summer 2026 before launching their North American tour on September 11.

The takeaway

The Sex Pistols' 2026 North American tour marks a rare reunion of the band's original members and a chance for fans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic 1977 album 'Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols'. After postponing the tour in 2025 due to an injury, the band is now fully healed and ready to hit the road once again.