Sammy Hagar Debuts Rare Tracks at 2026 Tour Kickoff

The Red Rocker brings out deep cuts from Van Halen and Chickenfoot catalogs.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 1:09pm

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Sammy Hagar and his Best of All Worlds Band kicked off their 2026 Las Vegas residency with a 19-song set that featured three songs the group had never played together before, including "Soap on a Rope" from Chickenfoot's 2009 debut and "Mine All Mine" from Van Halen's OU812 album.

Why it matters

Hagar's Las Vegas residency celebrates his decade-long run as Van Halen's lead singer, and the inclusion of these deep cuts shows his commitment to delivering unique setlists and giving fans a special experience at each show.

The details

The six-night stand at Dolby Live at Park MGM is a continuation of the Best of All Worlds tour Hagar launched in 2024. Hagar is joined on the tour by fellow Van Halen alumni Michael Anthony, as well as guitarist Joe Satriani, drummer Kenny Aronoff, and new keyboardist Greg Phillinganes. Satriani also performed the title track to his 1987 breakthrough album "Surfing With the Alien" during his spotlight segment.

  • Sammy Hagar and the Best of All Worlds Band kicked off their 2026 Las Vegas residency on March 11, 2026.
  • The residency will continue on March 13, 14, 18, 20 and 21, 2026.
  • The group will then embark on a brief North American tour in June 2026, followed by four July dates in England, and five more Vegas shows in September 2026.

The players

Sammy Hagar

The lead singer of the band, known as the "Red Rocker", who is celebrating his decade-long run as the lead singer of Van Halen.

Michael Anthony

The bassist who is also a former member of Van Halen and is joining Hagar on this tour.

Joe Satriani

The guitarist who is performing with Hagar's band and also played his 1987 hit "Surfing With the Alien" during the show.

Kenny Aronoff

The drummer who is part of Hagar's Best of All Worlds Band.

Greg Phillinganes

The keyboardist who is making his debut performance with Hagar's band, having recently joined after a trade with Toto.

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What they’re saying

“Every night, we're going to open with a different song, we're probably going to end with a different song, we'll put three or four [different] songs minimum in the middle.”

— Sammy Hagar (Instagram)

What’s next

Hagar and his band will continue their Las Vegas residency with shows on March 13, 14, 18, 20 and 21, 2026. They will then embark on a brief North American tour in June 2026, followed by four July dates in England, and five more Vegas shows in September 2026.

The takeaway

Hagar's commitment to delivering unique setlists and unearthing rare tracks from his extensive catalog with Van Halen and Chickenfoot shows his dedication to giving fans a special and memorable live experience at each show of the Best of All Worlds tour.