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The Fray Announce Summer Of Light Tour With Special Guests Dashboard Confessional, Colony House & More
Multi-Platinum band The Fray announces the Summer of Light Tour, featuring special guests Dashboard Confessional, Colony House, The Strumbellas and Brother Elsey on select dates. The North American tour, promoted by Live Nation, kicks off on May 11th in Moncton, New Brunswick, with stops across Canada and the U.S. in Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Kansas City, Minnesota, Los Angeles, San Diego, Austin, Atlanta, Boston, and more before wrapping up on August 29 in Chicago, IL.
TICKETS: Tickets will first be available via a Citi presale starting Tuesday, January 27, in select U.S. markets (details below). Fans can also sign up now at TheFray.com to access the Seated registration presale beginning on Wednesday, January 28, at 10 am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning on Friday, January 30, at 10 am local time
CITI PRESALE: Citi cardmembers in the U.S. will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 27, at 10 am local time through Thursday, January 29 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com.
SUMMER OF LIGHT TOUR DATES
May 11 — Moncton, NB — Casino New Brunswick %
May 13 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS %
May 15 — London, ON — Centennial Hall %
May 16 — Ottawa, ON — Hard Rock Hotel and Casino %
May 19 — Winnipeg, MB — Centennial Concert Hall #
May 21 — Saskatoon, SK — TCU Place #
May 22 — Edmonton, AB — Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium #
May 24 — Calgary, AB — MacEwan Hall #
May 26 — Vancouver, BC — Orpheum #
July 10 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park *^
July 11 — Maryland Heights, MO — Saint Louis Music Park *^
July 14 — Kansas City, MO — Starlight Theatre *^
July 16 — Milwaukee, WI — Landmark Credit Union Live *^
July 19 — Great Falls, MT — Voyagers Stadium *^=
July 23 — Berkeley, CA — The Greek Theatre *=
July 24 — Los Angeles, CA — YouTube Theater *
July 25 — San Diego, CA — Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre *
July 27 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre *
July 29 — Austin, TX — Moody Amphitheater *
July 31 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall *
August 1 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory *
August 4 — Franklin, TN — FirstBank Amphitheater *
August 5 — Atlanta, GA — Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park *^
August 7 — Charlotte, NC — Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre *^
August 8 — St. Augustine, FL — St. Augustine Amphitheatre *^
August 10 — Selbyville, DE — Freeman Arts Pavilion *^=
August 12 — Cleveland, OH — Jacobs Pavilion *^=
August 14 — Columbia, MD — Merriweather Post Pavilion *^=
August 15 — Boston, MA — Leader Bank Pavilion *^
August 19 — Asbury Park, NJ — The Stone Pony Summer Stage *^
August 20 — Gilford, NH — BankNH Pavilion *^
August 22 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell at Jones Beach Theater *^
August 23 — Bridgeport, CT — Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater *^
August 26 — Toronto, ON — RBC Amphitheatre *^
August 28 — Detroit, MI — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at *^
August 29 — Chicago, IL — Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island *^
Support Key
* Dashboard Confessional
^ Colony House
# The Strumbellas
% Brother Elsey
=Non-Live Nation Date
“We have such great memories of touring in the summer. The vibe for us and for the fans is something that we’ve all really connected with and had a good time with over the history of The Fray,” Wysocki says. “Getting these new songs in front of people is going to be exciting.
The tour supports The Fray’s upcoming album, A Light That Waits, arriving March 13. The record marks the band’s first full-length release in years and ushers in a renewed creative chapter defined by emotional clarity, cinematic songwriting, and the timeless sound that has connected The Fray to fans around the world for more than two decades. The album’s title track, “A Light That Waits,” is available now, offering a powerful first look at the band’s next era. Listen to the title track and Pre-Save/Add the album HERE .
Written by Joe King (lead vocals), Ben Wysocki (drums), Dave Welsh (guitar), and producer Jason Suwito, the title track holds special significance as the first song born from a full collaboration between the three band members since their return.
“This was the first moment where the three of us were writing from scratch,” says King. “We were in Ben’s studio in Denver, just trying to discover something… All of a sudden, it was clear: this is a light that waits. But it took us being in the room, listening to ourselves and to one another, to really find the song. And that’s what’s beautiful about being a band.”
The album follows the 2025 releases “My Heart’s a Crowded Room,” “Emerald,” and “Songs I’d Rather Not Sing,”and features 11 tracks in total, produced by Jason Suwito, Ryan Linvill & The Fray.
A Light That Waits Track List:
- “A Light That Waits” *
- “Still Got You” *
- “Ice Cold Lakes” *
- “Emerald” *
- “My Heart’s A Crowded Room” *
- “Wherever You Reach For Me” *
- “Let Me Go First” *
- “Songs I’d Rather Not Sing” *
- “Tasted Glory” #
- “After You, Only God” *
- “Sea Level Drive” #
* produced by The Fray & Jason Suwito
# produced by The Fray & Ryan Linvill
“We could have hung it up, and I think we all contemplated that, but we have more stories about life to tell,” adds Welsh. “And we had to respect what we had earned from fans. I heard it phrased once by somebody that plays tennis, that you have to respect the spirit of the player. We’ve earned a seat at the table with a lot of people, and to not do it just because you’re tired wasn’t an option. We owe it to both the life that happens in us and to the people that have listened to us and asked for more. And so, A Light That Waits is more.”
Rising to prominence in the early 2000s, The Fray introduced a soul-searching alt-rock sound that was both expansive and intimate. Over the course of their career, the band has earned four GRAMMY Award nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, multiple Billboard Top 10 hits, and a devoted global fanbase. Their breakout single, “How to Save a Life,” is RIAA Diamond-certified, spent 58 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, and became a defining anthem through its association with ABC’s Emmy-winning series Grey’s Anatomy.
For more information on A Light That Waits, tour dates, and ticket details, visit thefray.com.
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Def Leppard Announces Upcoming 2027 North American Tour With The Goo Goo Dolls
Today, global icons and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Def Leppard have announced the most anticipated tour of 2027, with 4-time GRAMMY-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls and very special guests The Struts. The 45-date tour kicks off on March 2nd and runs through July 2nd , making stops in all major markets across the U.S. and Canada. Tickets will go on-sale on October 16th. For every ticket sold, $1 will be donated to City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, helping advance groundbreaking research and innovative treatments for people facing cancer.
Earlier this year, Def Leppard completed their third sold-out residency in Las Vegas at Caesar’s Palace. The remainder of 2026 has seen them perform sold-out shows across the UK, Europe, South America and Mexico. Also this summer, Def Leppard’s Greatest Hits compilation entered four U.K. Top Charts, two of which debuted in the Top 10 – adding another accolade to the band’s whopping 11 million monthly Spotify listeners and 110+ million albums sold worldwide.
The announcement follows the Goo Goo Dolls’ extensive run of Summer Tour dates, which included lauded performances at iHeartRadio Festival and Sea.Hear.Now Festival. Following their viral success, the band’s Diamond-certified (10,000,000 in sales) hit “Iris” has garnered over 6 billion global streams, amassing over 1 billion streams in 2025 alone.
Beyond selling 15 million records worldwide, Goo Goo Dolls have garnered 4x GRAMMY-nominations and nearly a dozen platinum and gold singles combined and seized a page in the history books by achieving 15 #1 and Top 10 hits. As a result, they hold the all-time radio record for “Most Top 10 Singles.”
Known for their high-energy performances, rock fans can expect a thrilling ride on this upcoming tour from some of rock ‘n’ roll’s most influential bands.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an Artist Fan Club presale beginning on Monday, October 12 at 10 am local followed by a CITI and Verizon presale for the U.S. dates on Monday, October 12 at 12 pm local. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, October 16 at 10am local time at Livenation.com.
PRESALE:
CITI: Citi is the official card of the Def Leppard tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, October 12 at 12 pm local time until Thursday, October 15 at 10 pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. (Eligible in the U.S. only.) For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com
VERIZON: Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for the in the U.S. as part of Verizon’s loyalty program, Verizon Shine. The presale for select shows runs from Monday, October 12 at 10:00 a.m. local time to Thursday, October 15 at 10:00 p.m. local time. Verizon Shine awards customers win once-in-a-lifetime experiences, alongside daily drops including tickets to concerts and sporting events, exclusive merchandise, dining vouchers, gift cards and more. (Eligible in the U.S. and via Ticketmaster only.) Opt-in to Verizon Shine via the My Verizon App, and learn more about Verizon Shine here.
DEF LEPPARD + GOO GOO DOLLS TOUR ROUTING:
March 2, 2027 – Allentown, PA – PPL Center
March 5, 2027 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
March 7, 2027 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
March 9, 2027 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
March 11, 2027 – Quebec City, QC – Centre Vidéotron
March 13, 2027 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
March 17, 2027 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
March 19, 2027 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
March 21, 2027 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
March 23, 2027 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
March 25, 2027 – Chicago, IL – United Center
March 27, 2027 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
March 29, 2027 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
March 31, 2027 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
April 13, 2027 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
April 16, 2027 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena
April 18, 2027 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
April 20, 2027 – Mobile, AL – Regions Arena
April 22, 2027 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena
April 24, 2027 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena
April 26, 2027 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
April 29, 2027 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
May 1, 2027 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
May 5, 2027 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
May 7, 2027 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
May 9, 2027 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
May 11, 2027 – Spokane, WA – Numerica Veterans Arena
May 14, 2027 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
May 16, 2027 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
May 29, 2027 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
June 1, 2027 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
June 3, 2027 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
June 5, 2027 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
June 7, 2027 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
June 9, 2027 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
June 11, 2027 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena
June 13, 2027 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
June 17, 2027 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
June 19, 2027 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
June 21, 2027 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena
June 23, 2027 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
June 25, 2027 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
June 27, 2027 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena
June 30, 2027 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
July 2, 2027 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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Simple Plan Announce 2027 Canadian Tour
Canadian pop-punk favourites Simple Plan are heading back across the country. The Montreal band has announced the Bigger Than You’d Think! Tour, marking their first proper cross-Canada headline run in more than a decade.
The 15-date tour will hit eight provinces in January and February 2027, starting in Victoria on January 26 before making stops across the country and wrapping up in Halifax on February 16.
The tour opens at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, followed by a Vancouver show on January 27. From there, Simple Plan will head to Edmonton on January 29, Calgary on January 31, Saskatoon on February 1 and Winnipeg on February 2.
The band will then make its way through Ontario, with shows in Toronto on February 5, Kitchener on February 6, London on February 7, Kingston on February 9 and Ottawa on February 11. The tour continues to Montreal for a hometown performance at Bell Centre on February 12 before heading east for shows in Moncton on February 14, Sydney on February 15 and Halifax on February 16.
The Canadian run comes during a milestone period for Simple Plan. The band celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2026 with performances across the U.S., U.K., Europe, Asia and Australia. They also returned to Montreal this summer for the city’s first Warped Tour in five years, closing out the festival at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Simple Plan recently played a sold-out headline show at Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre, giving Canadian fans an early taste of what is coming next year.
Bowling For Soup will support Simple Plan throughout the entire tour. Yellowcard will join the lineup for all dates except the two British Columbia shows, where Vancouver’s own Marianas Trench will take their place.
The band says the chance to return to Canadian arenas after such a long gap is something they have been looking forward to.
“It’s been more than 10 years since the last time we did a proper cross-Canadian tour in our home and native land and we absolutely cannot wait for these shows,” Simple Plan said in a statement.
The band added that playing some of Canada’s biggest arenas more than 25 years into their career is something they do not take for granted, crediting their Canadian fans for sticking with them throughout the years.
Presales begin October 6 at noon local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday, October 9 at 10 a.m. local time.
Simple Plan – Bigger Than You’d Think! Tour Dates:
01/25 Victoria, BC – Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre *
01/27 Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena *
01/29 Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place ~
01/31 Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome ~
02/01 Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre ~
02/02 Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre ~
02/05 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena ~
02/06 Kitchener, ON – The Aud ~
02/07 London, ON – Canada Life Place ~
02/09 Kingston, ON – Slush Puppie Palace ~
02/11 Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre ~
02/12 Montreal, QC – Bell Centre ~
02/14 Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre ~
02/15 Sydney, NS – Centre 200 ~
02/16 Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre ~
*with Marianas Trench
~ with Yellowcard