Sex Pistols Announce North American Tour Comeback

Iconic punk band to hit the road in fall 2026 after 2025 dates were postponed due to injury

Mar. 17, 2026 at 6:49pm

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The Sex Pistols are officially returning to North America in fall 2026, reviving a tour that was scrapped last year after guitarist Steve Jones broke his wrist. The tour will feature original members Jones, Glen Matlock, and Paul Cook, alongside vocalist Frank Carter, and will celebrate the band's 50th anniversary with performances of their iconic 1977 album "Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" and more.

Why it matters

The Sex Pistols were one of the most influential and controversial punk rock bands of the 1970s, and their return to the stage after nearly 20 years is a major event for music fans. The band's 50th anniversary tour is a chance for them to reconnect with their legacy and introduce their music to a new generation.

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 tour was originally scheduled for 2025 but was postponed after guitarist Steve Jones broke his wrist.
  • The North American leg of the tour will launch on September 11, 2026 in Dallas.
  • The band will perform their iconic 1977 album "Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" in its entirety at each concert.

The players

Steve Jones

Guitarist for the Sex Pistols, who broke his wrist and forced the postponement of the band's 2025 tour.

Glen Matlock

Original member of the Sex Pistols, who will be part of the band's 50th anniversary tour.

Paul Cook

Original member of the Sex Pistols, who will be part of the band's 50th anniversary tour.

Frank Carter

Vocalist who will be performing with the Sex Pistols in place of 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 a series of summer festival dates across the U.K. and Europe before launching the North American leg of their 50th anniversary tour on September 11, 2026 in Dallas.

The takeaway

The Sex Pistols' return to the stage after nearly two decades is a major event for music fans, as the iconic punk band celebrates its 50th anniversary and introduces its influential sound to a new generation of listeners.