Trent Reznor Hints at Nine Inch Nails' Touring Future During Oklahoma Show

The band's frontman casually mentioned they may not tour anymore after the current Peel It Back Tour.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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During a recent Nine Inch Nails concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, frontman Trent Reznor hinted at the band's touring future, telling the audience, "I don't know if we're gonna be touring anymore after this." Reznor also reminisced about the band's early days playing smaller venues in the city. While the future of Nine Inch Nails' live shows remains uncertain, Reznor previously said the group is excited to work on new music.

Why it matters

Nine Inch Nails is one of the most influential industrial rock bands, with a devoted fanbase. Reznor's comments about potentially ending touring raise questions about the band's long-term plans and the future of live music experiences for their fans.

The details

During the February 27, 2026 stop on Nine Inch Nails' Peel It Back Tour in Tulsa, Reznor addressed the crowd, saying, "I don't know if we're gonna be touring anymore after this. But I'm proud of the show that we're doing right now. And I'm f—ing grateful that you've chosen to spend your evening with us tonight. Thank you very much." Prior to this, Reznor reminisced about the band's early days playing smaller venues in Tulsa, like Cain's Ballroom, when they were opening for Peter Murphy.

  • Nine Inch Nails kicked off the Peel It Back Tour on June 15, 2025.
  • The North American leg of the tour began on August 6, 2025.
  • The band is scheduled to conclude the Peel It Back Tour on March 16, 2026 in Sacramento.
  • Nine Inch Nails will perform at both Coachella weekends in April 2026, collaborating with Boys Noize under the name Nine Inch Noize.

The players

Trent Reznor

The frontman and founder of the industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails.

Nine Inch Nails

An influential industrial rock band with a devoted fanbase, founded by Trent Reznor.

Boys Noize

An electronic music producer who will collaborate with Nine Inch Nails for their Coachella performances in April 2026.

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What they’re saying

“I don't know if we're gonna be touring anymore after this. But I'm proud of the show that we're doing right now. And I'm f—ing grateful that you've chosen to spend your evening with us tonight. Thank you very much.”

— Trent Reznor (Vice)

“We are working on new stuff and we're excited to work on it. And we are prioritizing working on Nine Inch Nails over just taking on every single thing that comes up in the other category.”

— Trent Reznor (Consequence)

What’s next

The band is scheduled to conclude the Peel It Back Tour on March 16, 2026 in Sacramento, California. After that, they will perform at both weekends of the Coachella music festival in April 2026, collaborating with electronic producer Boys Noize under the name Nine Inch Noize.

The takeaway

Trent Reznor's comments about potentially ending Nine Inch Nails' touring activities after the current Peel It Back Tour have raised questions and concerns among the band's devoted fanbase. However, the group remains committed to creating new music, suggesting their future may shift more towards the studio than the road.