'80s Rock Legend Announces New Dates for 2026 North America Tour
Danny Elfman, former lead singer for the beloved '80s new wave rock band Oingo Boingo, has announced a North American fall tour. The news was shared on Monday morning via Instagram, eliciting a wave of enthusiasm from fan.
The new trek marks Elfman's first tour since 2024. The 11-city outing will travel across the U.S. and Canada, commencing on September 7 in Chicago, Illinois and concluding on October 4 in Sacramento, California. The tour is launched in support of his forthcoming, as-yet-unannounced studio album
Throughout his legendary music career, Elfman has released three solo studio albums and eight studio albums with Oingo Boingo, alongside over 100 iconic film and television scores. This multi-city tour will highlight his massive musical universe, showcasing his rock catalog, Big Mess tracks and Oingo Boingo classics.
Danny Elfman's Fall 2026 U.S. and Canadian Dates
Sept 7 - Chicago, IL - Aragon Ballroom
Sept 9 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
Sept 10 - Toronto, ON - History
Sept 12 - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sept 14 - Silver Spring, MD - Fillmore Silver Spring
Sept 15 - New York, NY - SummerStage
Sept 16 - Philadelphia, PA - The Met Philadelphia
Sept 18 - Atlanta, GA - Shaky Knees Festival
Sept 20 - Louisville, KY - Louder Than Life Festival
Oct 3 - San Francisco, CA - The Masonic
Oct 4 - Sacramento, CA - Aftershock Festival
Presale tickets will become available on Wednesday, July 8, followed by the general public ticket sale on Friday, July 10 through Elfman's official website and Ticketmaster.
In the comments section of the announcement post, longtime listeners shared their excitement.
Users wrote:
"Been hoping for a Philly show for decades. Ready to have my face rocked off."
"NYC lets gooooo, praying for a setlist full of movie scores 🙏🏼"
"Was instantly looking for Irvine Meadows as a venue on the list. My first ever concert- Oingo Boingo for their Halloween gig back in 1988. ROCKED MY WORLD! Man- what a great show… I gotta see Danny live again 🔥"
"I will be front row at silver spring trust"
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This story was originally published July 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM.