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Modest Mouse and Sixthman Announce “Modest Mouse Presents Ice Cream Floats” Cruise

Modest Mouse and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, is excited to announce the inaugural voyage of Modest Mouse Presents Ice Cream Floats, a four-night, roundtrip cruise sailing February 5-9, 2026 from Miami, FL to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, aboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Priority Presales for members of Modest Mouse’s Ice Cream Party fan community begin April 14. First Round Presale Sign-Ups are available now through April 10 at 11:59 pm (ET). Presale (Early Booking Times) run April 14-18. Final Round Presale Sign-Ups will conclude April 20 at 11:59 pm (ET). Public On-Sales begin April 22 at 2:00 pm (ET), exclusively at www.modestmousecruise.com. The first 400 cabins booked will secure an onboard photo opportunity with Modest Mouse. Bookings are available for just $100 down per person when they make reservations before June 5 or while cabins last.
Modest Mouse Presents Ice Cream Floats will bring the Ice Cream Party – the only political party you can trust – to sea for the first time ever. Modest Mouse fans will float on a profound musical journey featuring intimate live performances, crazy curated activities, and so much more. Modest Mouse will be accompanied on board by a star-studded lineup, including Portugal. The Man, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Mannequin Pussy, FIDLAR, Built to Spill, Tropical Fuck Storm, Ugly Casanova, The Black Heart Procession, comedian David Cross, and more to be announced. Further highlights of the immersive musical adventure will include “Mouse Stardust Theater 3000,” where members of Modest Mouse sit down with guests in the Norwegian Pearl’s wondrous Stardust Theater and give live, brutally honest commentary alongside truly unique films; “AMMA – Ask Modest Mouse Anything,” a live Q&A with members of Modest Mouse featuring questions submitted by the cruisers themselves; “Storytime with Isaac Brock,” in which guests will gather ‘round in crisscross-applesauce fashion to hear Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse read through children’s books with more character than you can imagine; live DJ sets by Modest Mouse & Friends; the unique “Parade of Freaks,” where Modest Mouse travels through the ship with a gaggle of the silliest and most eclectic freaks and creatures; plus a wide array of other once-in-a-lifetime artist experiences. In addition, all who sail on the inaugural Modest Mouse Presents Ice Cream Floats will receive a limited-edition band-autographed poster.
The Norwegian Pearl will provide everything needed to make Modest Mouse Presents Ice Cream Floats the most stirringly sumptuous cruise vacation ever, with fully stocked bars at (almost) every corner, tasty dining options, the Pool Deck (with multiple hot tubs), Pearl Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court, and much more.
Beyond the onboard experience, Ice Cream Floats cruisers will have the chance to enjoy a day of adventure in Puerto Plata (officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata), the ninth largest city in the Dominican Republic and the capital of the province of Puerto Plata. Guests can enjoy spectacular city views atop the 2,600-foot-high Pico Isabel de Torres mountain, explore the 16th century Fortaleza San Felipe, or visit the Amber Museum, a museum filled with a unique collection of valuable Dominican amber which is semiprecious tree sap that has hardened for millions of years capturing many fossils of plant and insect life. Please note: Shore excursions will not be available until 4-6 weeks prior to sailing. Cruisers will be able to book an excursion upon receipt of their official booking number.
MODEST MOUSE PRESENTS ICE CREAM FLOATS
Sailing February 5-9, 2026 from Miami, FL to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic aboard Norwegian Pearl
LINEUP:
Modest Mouse
Portugal. The Man
Kurt Vile and the Violators
David Cross
Mannequin Pussy
FIDLAR
Built to Spill
Tropical Fuck Storm
Ugly Casanova
The Black Heart Procession
ACTIVITIES:
Mouse Stardust Theater 3000
AMMA – As Modest Mouse Anything
Storytime with Isaac Brock
Live DJ Sets by Modest Mouse & Friends
Parade of Freaks
+ MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
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Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan Announce Additional Stadium Headline Dates: The “DOUBLE DOWN TOUR 2026”
Reigning ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean and five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan today announced the “DOUBLE DOWN TOUR 2026,” an expansion of co-headlining stadium dates set to kick off this August. The tour adds four additional concerts in 2026 following their sold-out UGA Sanford Stadium show last week (4/25) that reunited the Georgia natives in front of 63,000 fans. Watch a recap of the tour date here. Openers Gavin Adcock, Dasha, Chase Matthew, Jon Pardi, Dylan Scott, and Lauren Watkins have been added as support across select dates, listed below. Openers Dee Jay Silver & DJ Rock are across all dates. The tour is promoted by Live Nation.
Both Aldean’s and Bryan’s fan club members will have ticket presales starting Wednesday, May 6, at 10 AM local time and continuing through Thursday, May 7 at 10 PM local time, followed by local team presales starting Thursday, May 7, at 10 AM local time. Tickets to the public go on sale Friday, May 8, at 10 AM local time. Tickets are available at JasonAldean.com and LukeBryan.com.
“If our time in Georgia was a barometric measurement of what’s ahead, these shows with Jason will make it one of the best touring years of my life. And the fans will hopefully feel the same way,” shared Bryan.
“Luke and I have each been at this, career-wise and as friends, for over twenty years, and have gotten to hit a lot of milestones along the way. We’ve gotten to share the stage plenty of times over the years, and playing UGA was just a preview of what’s coming for the rest of these shows,” shared Aldean.
The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, exclusive access to a backstage tour, invitation to the pre-show VIP Tailgate Lounge, VIP-exclusive gift item & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.
DOUBLE DOWN TOUR DATES:
August 1 Missoula, MT Washington-Grizzly Stadium + =+
August 16 San Diego, CA PETCO Park * +
August 20 Washington, DC Nationals Park = **
December 11 Las Vegas, NV Allegiant Stadium xx +
Openers include *Gavin Adcock, **Dasha, +Chase Matthew, xxJon Pardi, =Dylan Scott, and =+Lauren Watkins.
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Aldean released his latest studio album, Songs About Us, last week (4/24). The album features the Georgia native’s 31st career #1, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” as well as his current Top 15 radio single, “Don’t Tell On Me,” the album’s title track, “Songs About Us” with Luke Bryan, and more, totaling 20 new songs that have been praised as his “best album in a decade” (Entertainment Focus). Having cemented his status as one of the format’s most consistent hitmakers, ACM Artist of the Decade Aldean’s latest studio album Songs About Us follow’s Aldean’s career-spanning collection 30 Number One Hits, which debuted last year at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart — marking Aldean’s 13th Top 10 country album in 20 years. Known for his electrifying live shows and breakout crossover hits, Aldean is set to hit the road for his “Songs About Us” Tour in July following his Full Throttle World Tour, which marked his first ever headlining run in New Zealand as well as his historic headlining return to Australia.
Luke will wrap his ninth season as a celebrity judge on American Idol alongside Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie on May 11, and he will kick off his headline “Word On The Street Tour” on May 29. Since the start of his career, Luke has garnered more than 27 billion global streams, 12 million global album sales, and more than 48 million track sales worldwide, with 32 #1 singles. He became a SoundExchange Hall of Fame recipient as one of the most-streamed artists in the organization’s 20-year history. He has received more than 50 music awards, including Most Heard Artist of the Decade, Artist/Songwriter of the Year, Artist Humanitarian, and an ACM Lifting Lives Award honoring his devotion to improving lives through the power of music.
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Foster the People Announce “Good Mourning Sunshine” North American 2026 Tour
Foster the People have announced their “Good Mourning Sunshine” North American 2026 Tour, bringing their signature blend of indie pop and electrifying live energy to cities across the U.S. and Canada this fall, with support from Goth Babe and The Beaches on select dates.
Promoted by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on September 9 at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, making stops in New York, Chicago, Toronto, Seattle, Boston, Washington DC, Nashville, Atlanta, Austin, and Houston, among others, before wrapping up in Los Angeles at the Greek Theatre on October 23.
Foster the People’s latest album Paradise State of Mind marked a major milestone for the band, earning their third Top 10 on Billboard’s Album Sales chart and widespread critical acclaim from outlets including Billboard, NME, AP News, Forbes, Clash Magazine, and Consequence. In 2025, the band brought the record to life on a sold-out global tour spanning North America, Europe, the UK, and Latin America. Building on that momentum, Foster the People recently debuted a brand new live show at Coachella, one they’ll bring across North America on the “Good Mourning Sunshine” tour this fall. Featuring stunning visuals, the production transports audiences through a 1950s-inspired utopia that slowly unravels into a psychedelic dream – a commentary on today’s state of the world that is as arresting as it is thought-provoking.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with Citi presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, May 5 at 8am local time followed by an artist presale on Tuesday, May 5 at 10 am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, May 8 at 10am local time via fosterthepeople.com.
ARTIST PRESALE: To register for artist presale, please visit fosterthepeople.com.
CITI PRESALE: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, May 8 at 8am local time until Thursday, May 7 at 11:59 pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
GOOD MOURNING SUNSHINE 2026 TOUR DATES:
Thu, Jul 9 – Calgary, AB – Roundup MusicFest =
Wed, Sep 9 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre*
Fri, Sep 11 – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre*=
Sat, Sep 12 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater*
Tue, Sep 15 – Vancouver, BC – Freedom Mobile Arch*
Wed, Sep 16 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater*
Fri, Sep 18 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Plaza at America First Field*
Sat, Sep 19 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater*
Tue, Sep 22 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre^
Thu, Sep 24 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre*
Fri, Sep 25 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Festival =
Sat, Sep 26 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island*
Mon, Sep 28 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory*
Tue, Sep 29 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live*
Wed, Sep 30 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park*
Fri, Oct 2 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre*
Sat, Oct 3 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre*
Sun, Oct 4 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie*
Tue, Oct 6 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway*
Wed, Oct 7 – Washington, DC – The Anthem*
Thu, Oct 8 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center*
Sat, Oct 10 – New York, NY – Forest Hills Stadium*
Sun, Oct 11 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at Highmark Mann*
Tue, Oct 13 – Nashville, TN – The Truth*
Wed, Oct 14 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy*
Fri, Oct 16 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park*
Sat, Oct 17 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall*
Sun, Oct 18 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory*
Wed, Oct 21 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park*
Wed, Oct 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre*=
Support Key
*Goth Babe
^The Beaches
= Non Live Nation Date
