BABYMETAL’S Biggest Tour Ever
by Britney McVey | April 3rd, 2026
On March 31, 2026, Japanese metal powerhouse BABYMETAL celebrated Fox Day by unveiling plans for their 2026 World Tour, spanning North America and Latin America. The announcement immediately generated excitement among fans worldwide, marking the band’s awaited return to major international touring.
The North American run will feature support from Halestorm and Violent Vira, creating a stacked lineup that blends heavy metal, hard rock, and alternative influences. The tour is set to kick off on August 30 in San Diego, California, and will make its way through major cities including Chicago, Toronto, Atlanta, and Dallas before wrapping in early October.
Texas fans will have multiple chances to catch the band live, with stops scheduled in Dallas, The Woodlands, and Austin.
Alongside the tour announcement, BABYMETAL revealed that METAL FORTH (Deluxe Edition) will be released on June 26, 2026 via Capitol Records. The expanded version will be available both digitally and on vinyl, featuring a special zoetrope design that brings the album’s visuals to life. The deluxe edition will also include three live performances and two remixes of “from me to u (feat. Poppy)” by Major Lazer and Jordan Fish.
With over a decade of momentum behind them, BABYMETAL’s 2026 World Tour is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated live events of the year. You won’t want to miss seeing the energy of SU-METAL, MOAMETAL, and MOMOMETAL, backed by their KAMI BAND live in concert.
Tickets for the North American dates will be available through an artist presale beginning April 6 at 10 a.m. local time, followed by additional presales throughout the week. General ticket sales begin April 10. For Latin American dates, presales start April 20, with general onsale beginning April 22.
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North America Tour Dates:
Aug. 30 – San Diego, CA – Petco Park*
Sep. 02 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Sep. 04 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Sep. 05 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Sep. 07 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
Sep. 09 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
Sep. 10 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Sep. 12 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Sep. 13 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Sep. 15 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
Sep. 16 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sep. 18 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Sep. 19 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival**
Sep. 21 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sep. 23 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
Sep. 25 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sep. 26 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Sep. 29 – Albuquerque, NM – First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
Oct. 01 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Oct. 03 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival**
*Supporting My Chemical Romance
**Festival dates
Latin America Tour Dates:
Nov. 28 – São Paulo, Brazil – Espaço Unimed
Dec. 01 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Movistar Arena
Dec. 03 – Santiago, Chile – Arena Movistar
Dec. 07 – Lima, Peru – Costa 21
Dec. 12 – Mexico City, Mexico – Estadio Fray Nano
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