Twisted Sister sets first US reunion tour date for 2026
Twisted Sister has revealed the inaugural American stop on their highly anticipated 2026 reunion tour – a performance on September 4 at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska. Fans of the iconic heavy metal band can mark their calendars for what promises to be an electrifying show. And who knows, there might even be another U.S. show added to the lineup sometime soon.
The announcement of Twisted Sister’s return to the stage comes after a ten-year break, with the band gearing up for a much-anticipated 50th-anniversary tour. The tour is scheduled to kick off in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on April 25, marking the band’s first live performances since 2016. Lead singer and songwriter Dee Snider expressed his excitement for the reunion, stating, “If you’re lucky enough to be in a band that people still want to see after fifty years(!), how can you not answer the call? In 2026, Twisted Sister will hit stages around the world because WE STILL WANNA ROCK!!”
The upcoming tour will feature the classic Twisted Sister lineup, including Snider, longtime guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda, drummer Joe Franco, and bassist Russell Pzutto. Notably, AJ Pero, who had been with the band since before the release of their debut album “Under the Blade” in 1982, passed away in 2015.
Fans worldwide can also look forward to catching Twisted Sister at various locations throughout 2026 as the band embarks on a global tour. From Brazil to Bulgaria, Denmark to the UK, Twisted Sister is set to make waves at renowned festivals and arenas, treating fans to their signature hair metal sound and energetic performances. The tour will culminate with a special show at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska, on September 4.
The tour will allow fans to relive the glory days of hair metal and celebrate the enduring legacy of Twisted Sister. With their unmistakable sound and larger-than-life stage presence, Twisted Sister is set to deliver an unforgettable concert experience for fans old and new. Don’t miss your chance to rock out with one of heavy metal’s most iconic bands as they take to the stage once again.