David Lee Roth Launches 2026 Tour, Ending 5-Year Onstage Hiatus
David Lee Roth is set to kick off his much-anticipated 2026 tour after a five-year break from the stage. The former Van Halen frontman announced this solo North American tour, featuring 30 shows in prominent U.S. cities.
2026 Tour Details
The tour will begin on April 16, 2026, in Airway Heights, Washington, and will conclude on August 7, 2026, in Sturgis, South Dakota. Roth’s performance at the House of Blues in Boston is scheduled for May 24. Fans can expect a mix of classic Van Halen hits and solo favorites.
Tour Schedule
The complete list of the 2026 tour dates is as follows:
- April 16 — Airway Heights, Washington at Spokane Live
- April 18 — Grand Ronde, Oregon at Spirit Mountain Casino
- April 20 — Anaheim, California at House of Blues
- April 22 — Tucson, Arizona at The Rialto Theatre
- April 25 — Albuquerque, New Mexico at Revel
- April 27 — Lubbock, Texas at Buddy Holly Hall
- April 29 — Austin, Texas at ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- May 1 — Memphis, Tennessee at Graceland Soundstage
- May 3 — Orlando, Florida at Hard Rock Live Orlando
- May 6 — Nashville, Tennessee at Ryman Auditorium
- May 9 — Virginia Beach, Virginia at The Dome
- May 12 — Wilmington, North Carolina at CCFC’s Wilson Center
- May 14 — Greensboro, North Carolina at Tanger Center
- May 16 — Washington, D.C. at Warner Theatre
- May 19 — Glenside, Pennsylvania at Keswick Theatre
- May 21 — Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada at OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
- May 24 — Boston, Massachusetts at House of Blues
- May 26 — Schenectady, New York at Proctors Theatre
- May 29 — Hampton Beach, New Hampshire at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
- May 31 — Wallingford, Connecticut at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
- June 3 — Port Chester, New York at The Capitol Theatre
- June 5 — Asbury Park, New Jersey at Stone Pony Summer Stage
- June 7 — Huntington, New York at The Paramount
- June 9 — Huber Heights, Ohio at Rose Music Center at The Heights
- June 11 — Fort Wayne, Indiana at Foellinger Theatre
- June 13 — Battle Creek, Michigan at FireKeepers Casino Hotel
- June 15 — Sioux Falls, South Dakota at The Monument
- June 17 — Moorhead, Minnesota at Bluestem Amphitheater
- June 20 — Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Summerfest
- August 7 — Sturgis, South Dakota at Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Ticket Information
Presales for the tour will begin on Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time. General ticket sales will follow on Friday at the same hour.
Roth’s Return to the Stage
Roth ended his five-year hiatus with a performance at the M3 Rock Festival on May 3, 2025, where he delivered a set of iconic Van Halen songs. His last full show prior to this tour was as the opening act for KISS on March 10, 2020.
A Glimpse into Roth’s Legacy
David Lee Roth led Van Halen from 1974 to 1985 and had two subsequent stints with the band. He remains recognized for his substantial contributions to rock music and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Van Halen in 2007. Apart from his band work, Roth also enjoyed a successful solo career, achieving multiple gold and platinum albums alongside several top 20 hits.
