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Avenged Sevenfold And Good Charlotte Announce 2026 North American Tour
Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte will join together next summer for a North American Tour, marking a rare moment that unites two massively influential bands with deep roots and friendship spanning decades. While both acts have helped define their respective corners of rock music, this upcoming run celebrates the shared history, mutual respect, and musical connection that has woven the two together since their earliest days.
Promoted by Live Nation, the 16-city tour kicks off July 25 in Ridgedale, MO, with additional stops in Shakopee, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Toronto, Montreal, New York, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, and more before wrapping August 27 at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, AZ.
For Avenged Sevenfold, this run follows the release of their new song, “Magic”, streaming everywhere as of December 6, 2025. A7X debuted the song in the recent season of Call of Duty BO7 last week, and released the track fully independently, continuing the ambition of the band’s current work. Listen to the new song, watch the 360 VR music video, and enjoy the lyric video with handwritten lyrics from M. Shadows HERE. The band once again partnered with the incredible world renowned fine artist Wes Lang for the single artwork. “Magic” is the first new release since the critically acclaimed 2023 album, Life Is But A Dream…—a boundary-pushing project that further cemented the band’s reputation for reinvention, ambition, and incredible live performances. Known for their visionary integration of technology, fan-forward ticketing models, and large-scale creative production, the band continues to evolve how they engage fans both on and off the stage.
Multi-platinum rock superstars Good Charlotte made a triumphant return in August with the release of Motel Du Cap, their first new album in seven years. Met with widespread acclaim, Rolling Stone marveled at “the unrelenting energy” of the record, while PAPER raved, “Good Charlotte has established that they’re here to stay as one of the most influential career acts of the 21st century.” The band brought songs from the album to life with a full slate of national television performances on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Good Morning America. Next year’s much anticipated trek marks the band’s first North American tour since 2018.
TICKETS: Priority tickets will be available first for A7X’s Deathbats Club as well as A7X and GC’s Early Access Ticketpass holders with their request window opening Monday, December 8 at 7AM PT / 10AM ET at https://a7xgc.request.ticketmaster.com/ for US shows and https://cada7xgc.request.ticketmaster.ca for Canadian shows. The reservation window will close Tuesday, December 9 at 7PM PT / 10PM ET and requests will be processed and confirmed Wednesday, December 10.
TicketPass is a reward claimed on both band’s new verification-based rewards system, created by Avenged Sevenfold & Bitflips. Deathbat Rewards and Good Charlotte Rewards is a free loyalty program for fans to sign up to by using either an email address or a digital wallet. Rewards members earn points by streaming music, buying merchandise, and attending shows in order to claim various perks once they achieve levels throughout the season.
During the Presale window, fans will use their Dapp wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase, Etc.) or email account to authenticate their access and then submit their request for tickets. After the request period closes, they will receive a confirmation from Ticketmaster if tickets matching their preferences have been secured. This process will give exclusive access to token-holding fans. By using this platform, the band is protecting proven fans from bots, scalpers, and early dynamic pricing. For more information on the Token-Gated Sales platform see HERE.
Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, December 12 at 10AM local time on LiveNation.com.
AVENGED SEVENFOLD VIP PACKAGES:Avenged Sevenfold will offer two VIP experiences: a behind-the-scenes backstage tour that gives fans an inside look at the production of the show guided by a member of the crew, and an early-entry merchandise package featuring an exclusive collectible item and other venue perks.
GOOD CHARLOTTE VIP PACKAGES: Special VIP packages will also be available for superfans who are looking to get as close to the action as possible. Exclusive benefits include early entry to the floor for prime views of the show, a VIP-only Good Charlotte merchandise item, a VIP laminate featuring special Motel du Cap artwork created by Benji Madden, and other onsite benefits. Plus, VIPs will be able to vote to choose where to donate a portion of the VIP sales proceeds. For more info on VIP, fans can visit wearesuper.co/goodcharlotte.
TOUR DATES:
Sat Jul 25 – Ridgedale, MO – Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
Mon Jul 27 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Thu Jul 30 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 01 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Tue Aug 04 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Thu Aug 06 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 08 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Mon Aug 10 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
Wed Aug 12 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Fri Aug 14 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Sun Aug 16 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
Tue Aug 18 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Fri Aug 21 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
Sun Aug 23 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Tue Aug 25 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Thu Aug 27 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
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Gnarls Barkley Announce 2026 ‘To Whom It Still Concerns’ Tour
Today, multi-GRAMMY-winning duo Gnarls Barkley announce their 2026 ‘To Whom It Still Concerns’ Tour, a nine-city North American headline run marking their first tour in 18 years.
Promoted by Live Nation, the tour kicks off Thursday, November 5 at The Masonic in San Francisco. The run will make stops in Atlanta, Boston, Toronto and more before wrapping Saturday, November 28 at House of Blues in Chicago.
The announcement follows the release of Atlanta, the duo’s third and final album and their first project in 18 years. Known for their boundary-defying blend of soul, hip-hop, rock, psychedelia and pop, Gnarls Barkley achieved global success with their chart-topping 2006 single, “Crazy.”
“The Gnarls Barkley ‘To Whom It Still Concerns’ Tour operates like an open book, exploring the universal matters of life, death and everything in between,” says CeeLo Green. “These songs are the silver lining to an otherwise sad story. Come, and let’s celebrate together the beautiful madness of it all.”
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Citi and Spotify presale (details below) beginning on Monday, September 21 followed by the artist presale on Wednesday, September 23. General onsale begins on Thursday, September 24 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com
PRESALE: To participate in the Gnarls Barkeley Artist Presale on Wednesday, September 23 at 10am local, you must sign up at https://signup.livenation.com by Sunday, September 20 at 10pm ET. No codes are needed – access is tied to your account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale. Working in partnership with Ticketmaster, extra protections will be in place to help block bad actors from signing up for the Artist Presale. Some fans may be asked to complete a quick selfie check, or in rare cases, provide an ID via Persona to sign up. Find out more about security checks here.
CITI: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, September 23 at 10am local time to Tuesday, September 22 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
SPOTIFY RESERVED: Introducing Reserved, brought to you by Spotify. For the first time, eligible Spotify Premium top fans will have tickets to their favorite artist’s show set aside for them to purchase before they go on sale to the general public. Reserved is a Spotify Premium benefit that turns real fandom into first access. Visit Spotify.com/Reserved to learn more.
Gnarls Barkley’s Reserved by Spotify tickets may be available to eligible US Spotify Premium subscribers through Ticketmaster. Eligible fans will be notified by Spotify via email and app notification, and will have the opportunity to purchase up to two tickets before the general on-sale.
TO WHOM IT STILL CONCERNS 2026 TOUR DATES:
Thu, Nov 5 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Sat, Nov 7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
Tue, Nov 10 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Fri, Nov 13 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Sun, Nov 15 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Thu, Nov 19 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
Sun, Nov 22 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
Tue, Nov 24 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Sat, Nov 28 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
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Nick Cannon Brings Wild ’N Out Live: The Next Generation To Arenas This Fall
Multi-hyphenate entertainer Nick Cannon announced today the return of Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ’N Out Live: The Next Generation, bringing a new era of the iconic comedy and music franchise to arenas across North America this fall for its biggest tour yet.
Promoted by Live Nation, the 20-city tour kicks off on November 10 at Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA, making stops in Inglewood, Las Vegas, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Birmingham, Miami, Tampa, Atlanta, Charlotte, Atlantic City, Hartford, Newark, Baltimore, Toronto, Detroit, Indianapolis and more before wrapping up at United Center in Chicago, IL on December 17.
For more than two decades, Wild ‘N Out has remained one of television’s most influential comedy franchises, seamlessly blending improv comedy, hip-hop, celebrity guests and audience participation into a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Now entering its 22nd season, the franchise has become a cultural phenomenon, helping launch the careers of comedians including Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson, Katt Williams, DC Young Fly and Mikey Day, while welcoming hundreds of celebrity guests spanning music, sports, television and film.
Now, fans will have the chance to experience that same energy live as Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ’N Out Live: The Next Generation takes over arenas across North America. Each stop will feature the signature games, freestyle battles, special celebrity guests, live performances and audience interaction that have become synonymous with the Wild ‘N Outexperience, bringing the show’s signature energy from the screen to the stage.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an Artist presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, September 22 at 10am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning on Thursday, September 24 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.
PRESALE: To participate in the Wild ‘N Out Artist Presale on Thursday, September 17 at 12 pm PT you must sign up at https://signup.livenation.com/wildnout by Sunday, September 20 at 11:59 pm PT. No codes are needed – access is tied to your account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale. Working in partnership with Ticketmaster, extra protections will be in place to help block bad actors from signing up for the Artist Presale. Some fans may be asked to complete a quick selfie check, or in rare cases, provide an ID via Persona to sign up. Find out more about security checks here.
WILD ‘N OUT LIVE NEW GENERATION TOUR DATES:
Tue, Nov. 10 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Thu, Nov. 12 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome
Sat, Nov. 14 – Las Vegas, NV – Michelob ULTRA Arena
Sun, Nov. 15 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
Tue, Nov. 17 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
Thu, Nov. 19 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Sat, Nov. 21 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Tue, Nov. 24 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC
Sat, Nov. 28 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Mon, Nov. 30 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Dec. 1 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Wed, Dec. 2 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Fri, Dec. 4 – Atlantic City, NJ – Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall
Sat, Dec. 5 – Hartford, CT – PeoplesBank Arena
Tue, Dec. 8 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Wed, Dec. 9 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Fri, Dec. 11 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Sun, Dec. 13 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Tue, Dec. 15 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Thu, Dec. 17 – Chicago, IL – United Center