MUSE Bringing Cosmic 'Wow! Signal' Tour to Merriweather Post Pavilion

English rock band to deliver career-spanning set with support from Bloc Party, Portugal. The Man, and The Temper Trap.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:54pm

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MUSE, the GRAMMY-winning English rock band, is bringing their highly anticipated 'Wow! Signal' Tour to Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on July 28, 2026. The tour supports the band's upcoming tenth studio album, 'The Wow! Signal,' and will feature a stacked lineup of supporting acts including Bloc Party, Portugal. The Man, and The Temper Trap.

Why it matters

MUSE is one of the biggest names in alternative and indie rock, known for their explosive live shows and futuristic visuals. Their return to the Merriweather Post Pavilion, a premier outdoor concert venue in the region, is sure to draw a large and enthusiastic crowd of fans eager to experience the band's signature sound and cosmic-inspired new material.

The details

The 'Wow! Signal' Tour is in support of MUSE's upcoming tenth studio album, 'The Wow! Signal,' set for release on June 26 via Warner Records. The album is already generating buzz thanks to its lead single 'Be With You,' which has climbed alternative radio charts and racked up millions of streams. Inspired by the mysterious 1977 'Wow! Signal' from deep space, the album explores themes of cosmic discovery, existential wonder, and the possibility of life beyond Earth.

  • MUSE's 'Wow! Signal' Tour will stop at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on July 28, 2026.
  • Tickets for the Merriweather Post Pavilion show go on sale Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m., with presales beginning March 31.

The players

MUSE

A GRAMMY-winning English rock band known for their explosive live shows and futuristic visuals.

Merriweather Post Pavilion

A premier outdoor concert venue located in Columbia, Maryland.

Bloc Party

An English indie rock band set to join MUSE on select dates of the 'Wow! Signal' Tour.

Portugal. The Man

An American indie rock band set to join MUSE on select dates of the 'Wow! Signal' Tour.

The Temper Trap

An Australian indie rock band set to appear across all shows on the 'Wow! Signal' Tour.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be bringing our 'Wow! Signal' Tour to Merriweather Post Pavilion this summer. It's always a special experience playing at that venue, and we can't wait to share our new cosmic-inspired material with the Maryland crowd.”

— Matt Bellamy, Lead Singer, MUSE

What’s next

Tickets for the Merriweather Post Pavilion show go on sale Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m., with presales beginning March 31. VIP packages will also be available, offering premium seating, exclusive merch, and early entry perks.

The takeaway

MUSE's 'Wow! Signal' Tour stop at Merriweather Post Pavilion promises to be a must-see event for alternative and indie rock fans in the region, featuring the band's signature sound, cosmic-inspired new material, and a stacked lineup of supporting acts.