Billy Idol Announces New Tour Leg

Veteran rocker hits the road again this summer for 'It's A Nice Day To... Tour Again!'

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:00pm

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A striking black silhouette of Billy Idol's iconic spiked hair and angular features, set against a bold red background, conceptually capturing the rebellious energy of the veteran rocker's new tour.Punk rock legend Billy Idol brings his signature rebellious spirit to a new leg of his 'It's A Nice Day To... Tour Again!' this summer.Scranton Today

Billy Idol has announced a new leg of his 'It's A Nice Day To... Tour Again!' tour, kicking off on August 7 in Scranton, Pennsylvania and running through September 27 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The trek will take the 'Rebel Yell' singer to cities across the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest. Idol is also set to headline a weeklong Las Vegas residency in late August.

Why it matters

Idol's new tour dates come as the legendary punk-pop artist is nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and his new documentary 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead' is streaming on Hulu. The tour will give fans a chance to see the iconic performer live as he continues to cement his legacy in the music industry.

The details

The new leg of Idol's 'It's A Nice Day To... Tour Again!' tour will kick off on August 7 in Scranton, Pennsylvania and run through September 27 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The trek will hit cities in Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, and more. A Citi presale for tickets begins on Wednesday, April 12 at 12 p.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, April 14 at 12 p.m. local time.

  • The new tour leg kicks off on August 7, 2026 in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
  • The tour will wrap up on September 27, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • Idol will also headline the weeklong 'Hot in the City Las Vegas' residency at the Fontainebleau from August 28 to September 5, 2026.

The players

Billy Idol

An English singer, songwriter, and guitarist who achieved fame as the lead singer of the punk rock band Generation X and later as a solo artist, known for hits like 'Rebel Yell' and 'White Wedding'.

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What’s next

Idol is currently nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with inductees to be announced on April 13, 2026 on American Idol.

The takeaway

Billy Idol's new tour leg and upcoming Las Vegas residency demonstrate the enduring popularity of the punk rock icon, who continues to tour and release new music decades after first bursting onto the scene. His Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination further solidifies his status as a legendary figure in music history.