Mötley Crüe - The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins Tour Rolls On
Published on 09/03/2026 at 08:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Mötley Crüe are spending summer and early fall 2026 back on the road in North America. According to the band’s official site, their The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins tour marks 33 dates celebrating the original mid-2000s run and 45 years of the group’s history.Official Mötley Crüe tour announcement
Touring North America Through Late September
The current tour kicked off on July 17, 2026 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania at The Pavilion at Star Lake, the first show of a Live Nation-produced itinerary built around amphitheaters and large outdoor venues.Blabbermouth tour details
From there the band have been moving across the United States and Canada, with stops in cities such as Buffalo, Toronto, Bangor, Camden, Holmdel, Mansfield, Alpharetta, West Palm Beach, Tampa and Charlotte, among others, before heading further west later in the run.Loud Hailer tour dates overview
Late-Summer West Coast Run With Tesla And Extreme
Special guests Tesla and Extreme are joining Mötley Crüe for the entire trek, turning each night into a triple bill of classic hard rock that leans heavily on 1980s and early 1990s hits.Tour overview and ticket information
As of early September 2026, upcoming dates listed by major ticketing outlets include Riverside on September 8, Dallas on September 10, The Woodlands near Houston on September 11, Albuquerque on September 13 and Phoenix on September 16, all in large outdoor amphitheaters with variable ticket prices depending on seat location.SeatGeek tour schedule
More news and background on Mötley Crüe
For further coverage of Mötley Crüe’s touring, releases and history, you can find additional reports and analyses on our site and via the band’s official channels.
What Defines Mötley Crüe’s Sound
Mötley Crüe are best known for a high-energy blend of glam metal and hard rock, with heavy guitar riffs, driving drum patterns and anthemic choruses that made albums like Shout at the Devil, Theatre of Pain and Dr. Feelgood staples of 1980s rock.
Where The Band Stands In 2026
The next confirmed live date for Mötley Crüe on their current tour is September 8, 2026 in Riverside at an outdoor amphitheater, followed by additional shows across the southern and western United States later in the month.
Mötley Crüe at a Glance
- Act: Mötley Crüe
- Genre: Glam metal / hard rock
- Origin: Los Angeles, United States
- Active: since 1981
- Lineup: Vince Neil (vocals), Nikki Sixx (bass), Mick Mars (guitar), Tommy Lee (drums)
- Label: Various, including Elektra and Mötley Records
- Key works: Shout at the Devil (1983), Theatre of Pain (1985), Girls, Girls, Girls (1987), Dr. Feelgood (1989)
- Current album/single: From the Beginning (compilation), released 2025
- Charts / certifications: Home Sweet Home (2025 re-recording with Dolly Parton) reached No. 1 on selected charts in 2025
- Next live date: September 8, 2026 – Riverside – outdoor amphitheater
Frequently Asked Questions about Mötley Crüe
When does Mötley Crüe’s The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins tour end?
The 2026 North American tour schedule published by media outlets and ticketing platforms runs from July 17, 2026 through September 26, 2026, finishing in Ridgefield, Washington.
Who are the support acts for Mötley Crüe’s 2026 tour?
Across all 33 dates of The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins tour, Tesla and Extreme are billed as special guests, creating a three-band night of classic hard rock.
Does Mötley Crüe play any shows in Germany in 2026?
Current official and ticketing information for The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins tour lists dates only in North America for 2026, with no German or wider European shows announced as part of this specific run.
