In this Travel 2 Concert post, I’ve rounded up the biggest rock and heavy metal concerts and tours of 2026-2027 that you’ll have the chance to experience live across the world.
Some of the biggest rock and metal bands will be hitting the road, playing in dozens of countries for special performances, from album releases to historic reunions, including Rush’s return to major arenas across North America, and Foo Fighter’s world tour across Europe, USA, Oceania, and South America.
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ROCK & HEAVY METAL CONCERTS – Top Tours of 2026-2027
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters have announced their 2026 world tour, “Take Cover”, with dates already confirmed across North America and Europe.
The tour kicks off in June in Oslo, before moving through dozens of iconic cities in Europe and USA.
The tour then heads to Australia, New Zealand and India later in the year. In the first half of 2027, South America joins the itinerary, with shows confirmed in Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru.
For the full tour schedule and updates, visit the official Foo Fighters website.
Metallica
Metallica continues its acclaimed M72 WORLD TOUR in 2026, with the band set to perform across Europe and USA.
In October, the American band will begin a historic residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, with several shows running through March 2027.
Check out all tour dates on the band’s official website.
Rush
The Canadian band Rush has announced their first tour since the passing of drummer Neil Peart (1952–2020). Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will return to the stage in 2026 for a series of 46 shows across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, joined by German drummer Anika Nilles.
The first concert of the “Fifty Something Tour” is scheduled for June 7 in LA, at the Kia Forum.
The tour continues in 2027 with shows in South America, Europe, and the United Kingdom.
See all the tour dates on Rush’s official website.
The Strokes
The Strokes are set to embark on a tour in the second half of 2026, with dates across the USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, UK and South America.
The first leg of the tour runs from June through September, covering North America and Japan. The band will then head to Europe in October, with shows scheduled in England, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, and Ireland.
Reality Awaits, the American band’s new album, is due out on June 26.
For the latest updates on the tour, visit The Strokes’ official website.
Biffy Clyro
Another major 2026 tour is by Biffy Clyro. The Scottish band traveled across Europe and the United Kingdom for 27 shows in January and February. The shows continue in Australia and New Zealand in April, and in the United States and Canada in April and May.
The live performances are part of the promotion for the album Futique, the tenth studio release by the group formed by Simon Neil and brothers Ben Johnston and James Johnston. The trio will also play summer festivals in Europe and two additional special shows: one at Finsbury Park in London on July 3, and another in Edinburgh at Royal Highland Showgrounds on August 21.
Check out all tour dates on the band’s official website.
Bon Jovi
After a break from the stage, Bon Jovi has announced their long-awaited return with a series of shows in 2026 across North America and Europe.
The band kicks off the tour in July in New York City, followed by performances in Edinburgh, Dublin, and London.
AC/DC
AC/DC will continue their “Power Up Tour” in 2026. The legendary band led by Angus Young is set to perform in South America for the first time since 2009.
The shows will take place in São Paulo, Santiago, and in Buenos Aires.
Mexico, the United States, and Canada will also be part of the 2026 tour.
Find more tour information on AC/DC’s official website.
Sepultura
The farewell tour “Celebrating Life Through Death” by Sepultura will have another European leg in 2026.
The legendary Brazilian metal band is scheduled to perform at major summer festivals across Europe, including Wacken Open Air.
The band’s final major show will take place in São Paulo on November 7 at Pacaembu Stadium.
Follow all the band’s tour dates on their official website.
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Def Leppard
British rock icons Def Leppard will stay on the road in 2026, marking their fifth consecutive year of touring.
A major highlight is the 11-show Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in February. After that, the tour continues through the UK and Europe during the summer.
Find more tour information on Def Leppard’s official website.
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden continues to celebrate 50 years since bassist Steve Harris founded the band. In 2026, the British legends return to Europe with the “Run for Your Lives” tour, featuring a setlist focused on the band’s first nine albums.
So far, more than 10 dates have been announced in Europe, starting in Athens on May 23 and ending in the United Kingdom on July 11. In North America, the band will perform in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and South America between August 29 and November 1, 2026.
The tour concludes in November in New Zealand, Australia, and Japan.
Find more details on the official Iron Maiden website.
My Chemical Romance
After the “Long Live The Black Parade” tour swept across the United States in 2025, My Chemical Romance has announced more special performances for the first half of 2026.
The band is set to play in Latin America, Asia, Europe, and UK with dates confirmed in Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, England, Scotland, Italy, and Spain.
There’s also another series of shows in the United States in August, September, and October.
Check out all tour dates and locations on the band’s official website.
Guns N’ Roses, Linkin Park, Evanescence, Powerwolf, Avatar, In Flames, Savatage, Lamb of God, and many other major rock and metal acts will also be on tour in 2026-2027.
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