AC/DC to launch 21-show Power Up Tour in 2026

AC/DC announced 21 new stadium shows for their Power Up Tour on Monday, November 3, spanning South and North America from February through September 2026axs.
The tour launches February 24, 2026 at Estádio do MorumBIS in São Paulo, Brazil, with additional South American stops in Santiago, Chile (March 11), Buenos Aires, Argentina (March 23), and Mexico City (April 7) before the North American leg begins July 11 in Charlotte, North Carolinaaxs.
Major North American stops include Madison, Wisconsin, Denver, Colorado, Las Vegas, Nevada, San Francisco, California, Toronto, Ontario, and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, concluding September 29 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphiaaxs.
The current lineup features founding member Angus Young on lead guitar, vocalist Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and bassist Chris Chaney, with The Pretty Reckless opening all showsaxs.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 7 at 10 a.m. local time for most venues, with Denver, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia shows starting sales at noon local timebillboard.

AC/DC Announces 2026 Power Up Tour Dates

AC/DC unveiled their highly anticipated 2026 Power Up Tour schedule on Monday, November 3, featuring 21 stadium shows across South and North America from February through September 2026. The legendary Australian rock band will kick off the tour February 24 in São Paulo, Brazil, before concluding September 29 in Philadelphia.axs

Massive Stadium Run Spans Two Continents

The tour begins with four South American dates, starting at Estádio do MorumBIS in São Paulo, followed by stops in Santiago, Chile (March 11), Buenos Aires, Argentina (March 23), and Mexico City (April 7). After a spring break, the North American leg launches July 11 in Charlotte, North Carolina, hitting major stadiums including Bank of America Stadium, Ohio Stadium, Camp Randall Stadium, and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.billboard

Notable stops include Madison, Wisconsin on July 19, Denver on July 28, San Francisco on August 5, Toronto on September 16, and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 25. The Pretty Reckless will serve as opening act throughout the tour.njarts

Tickets go on sale Friday, November 7 at 10 a.m. local time for most venues, with Denver, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia shows starting sales at noon local time. According to Billboard, this marks the second North American swing of AC/DC’s Power Up era.pollstar

Legendary Lineup Returns

The current AC/DC lineup features founding member Angus Young on lead guitar and longtime vocalist Brian Johnson, who returned to the band in 2018 after hearing issues forced his departure in 2016. Joining them are rhythm guitarist Stevie Young (nephew of founding members Angus and Malcolm Young), drummer Matt Laug, and bassist Chris Chaney.njarts

Johnson’s return has been particularly significant for fans, as Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose had to complete the final 22 shows of AC/DC’s 2016 Rock or Bust tour when Johnson stepped away due to hearing loss. The Power Up album, released in 2020, marked Johnson’s first studio work with the band since his health-related departure.forbes

The Power Up album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, earning 117,000 equivalent album units in its first week and becoming the largest sales week for a rock album in 2020. The album topped charts in 21 countries worldwide and represents AC/DC’s 17th studio release.billboard