The All-American Rejects Announce First Europe and U.K. Tour in 14 Years

The popular rock band will tour Europe and the U.K. this summer in support of their upcoming album 'Sandbox'.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The All-American Rejects, the rock band behind hits like 'Dirty Little Secret,' announced a summer 2026 tour in Europe and the United Kingdom, their first proper tour in those regions in 14 years. The tour will support the band's upcoming album 'Sandbox,' set to release on May 15, 2026.

Why it matters

This tour marks a major comeback for The All-American Rejects in the European and U.K. markets, where they have a dedicated fanbase eager to see the band perform live again after over a decade. The tour announcement has generated significant excitement online, with fans expressing hope for additional tour dates across the continent.

The details

The All-American Rejects Recess Tour will kick off on June 9 in Warsaw, Poland, and include stops in Germany, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, France, as well as Leicestershire, Manchester, and London in the U.K. The final performance will take place in Paris on June 19. This will be the band's first proper European and U.K. tour since 2012, when they toured in support of their 'Kids in the Street' album.

  • The All-American Rejects announced the tour on February 9, 2026.
  • The tour will run from June 9 to June 19, 2026.
  • The band's new album 'Sandbox' is set to release on May 15, 2026.

The players

The All-American Rejects

A popular American rock band known for hits like 'Dirty Little Secret' and 'Move Along'.

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What they’re saying

“EUROPE, BACK IN YOU THIS SUMMER. Tickets on sale Friday at 10AM BST.”

— The All-American Rejects (Instagram)

“WARSAW? LETS GOOO”

— Fan (Instagram)

“Netherlands finally!!🙌”

— Fan (Instagram)

“Finally. France is ready to welcome you back after 14 years 🇫🇷”

— Fan (Instagram)

The takeaway

The All-American Rejects' upcoming European and U.K. tour marks a highly anticipated return for the band, who have not properly toured those regions in over a decade. The tour announcement has generated significant excitement among the band's dedicated international fanbase, who are eager to see them perform live again after such a long wait.