Babymetal Announces 2026 Americas Tour Dates

Japanese metal band Babymetal announced dates for the North American and Latin American legs of their 2026 world tour on Monday, marking a significant expansion of their global performances. The tour, part of the ongoing METAL FORTH promotion, begins August 30 in San Diego, California, at Petco Park, where the group will support My Chemical Romance. The headline portion kicks off September 2 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, and continues through early October across the United States and Canada, before shifting to South America and Mexico in late November.

The 20-date North American run features support from Halestorm and Violent Vira, with exceptions at festivals. Key stops include September 4 at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago, Illinois; September 7 at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto, Ontario; September 13 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, North Carolina; September 21 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in St. Louis, Missouri; September 23 at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, Texas; and September 26 at Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, Texas. The leg includes appearances at Louder Than Life festival on September 19 in...