Billy Idol Announces New Tour Leg

Veteran rocker's 'It's A Nice Day To ... Tour Again!' expands with additional dates across the U.S.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:00pm

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A striking black silhouette of Billy Idol's iconic spiked hair and angular facial features, set against a bold red background with jagged geometric shapes, conceptually representing the punk energy of his music and tour announcement.Billy Idol's expanded tour brings the legendary rocker's rebellious spirit to stages across the U.S. this summer.Scranton Today

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

Why it matters

Idol's tour announcement comes 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 currently streaming on Hulu. The expanded tour dates provide more opportunities for fans to see Idol perform his classic hits live.

The details

The new leg of Idol's 'It's A Nice Day To ... Tour Again!' tour will visit 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. In addition to the newly announced shows, Idol will also headline the weeklong 'Hot in the City Las Vegas' residency at the Fontainebleau from August 28 to September 5.

  • The new tour leg kicks off on August 7, 2026 in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
  • The tour wraps up on September 27, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • Idol's 'Hot in the City Las Vegas' residency runs from August 28 to September 5, 2026.

The players

Billy Idol

An iconic English singer, songwriter, and musician known for his punk-influenced rock music and hit songs like 'Rebel Yell' and 'White Wedding'.

Live Nation

The world's leading live entertainment company, promoting concerts, festivals, and other live events.

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What’s next

Fans can purchase tickets for the new tour leg through the Citi presale starting on April 12, and the general public sale beginning on April 14.

The takeaway

Billy Idol's expanded 'It's A Nice Day To ... Tour Again!' tour provides more opportunities for fans to see the iconic rocker perform his classic hits live, as he continues to be recognized for his influential music career.