David Lee Roth to Begin 2026 Tour after 5 Years Offstage
David Lee Roth is preparing to make a grand return to the stage with the launch of his 2026 tour, marking the end of his five-year hiatus from performing live. The iconic former frontman of Van Halen has revealed plans for a solo tour across North America, featuring 30 shows in major U.S. cities.
The highly-anticipated tour will kick off on April 16, 2026, in Airway Heights, Washington, and will wrap up on August 7, 2026, in Sturgis, South Dakota. Among the tour stops is a performance lined up for May 24 at the House of Blues in Boston. Fans can anticipate a dynamic blend of classic Van Halen hits and beloved solo tracks from Roth.
The entire schedule for the 2026 tour consists of the following dates:
– 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
Tickets for the 2026 tour will be available for presale on Tuesday, starting at 10 a.m. local time, with general ticket sales opening on Friday at the same hour.
Roth broke his five-year performance hiatus with a show at the M3 Rock Festival on May 3, 2025, where he treated fans to a set of classic Van Halen tunes. Prior to this tour, his last complete performance was as the opening act for KISS on March 10, 2020.
David Lee Roth’s tenure with Van Halen from 1974 to 1985 and subsequent rejoining of the band illustrate his enduring impact on the rock genre. The singer-songwriter’s musical legacy was further solidified with the band’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. In addition to his success with Van Halen, Roth enjoyed a prosperous solo career, boasting multiple gold and platinum albums and chart-topping hits. With his 2026 tour, fans can anticipate the electrifying return of one of rock music’s most celebrated figures.