Weezer - The Gathering world tour and new Gold Album
Published on 08/19/2026 at 14:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Weezer return to the global stage with a major world tour and a new self-titled record. According to a July 19 announcement detailing the fall arena run, the band’s The Gathering tour spans North America in September and October 2026 before continuing into Japan and Europe in 2027.Eric Alper tour announcement
North American arena dates in fall 2026
The Gathering begins on September 8, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, and runs through October 24, 2026, when Weezer close the leg at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.Setlist.fm tour report Over 30 shows are scheduled, making it one of the band’s most extensive arena runs to date.
The route includes major cities such as San Francisco, Portland, Vancouver, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia and Brooklyn, then moves through Washington, Charlotte, Raleigh, Columbus and Milwaukee. Later stops take in Nashville, Atlanta, Orlando, Sunrise, Tampa, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Phoenix, San Diego, Las Vegas and finally Los Angeles.
Support acts and tour scale
Across the 32 North American dates, Weezer are joined by The Shins and Silversun Pickups as support, pairing the band’s alternative rock legacy with two established indie acts.Yahoo Music tour overview That combination positions the shows as multi-band arena evenings rather than single-headliner sets.
The venues underline the scale of the tour. In Chicago Weezer play United Center, in New York they appear at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and in Toronto the band headline Scotiabank Arena. Even in markets with smaller populations they have booked major indoor arenas, from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee to Nationwide Arena in Columbus.
Weezer tour, charts and work overview
Fans who want to dive deeper into Weezer’s touring history, chart records and albums can find more coverage and background pieces in our archive and on the band’s official channels.
Gold Album release and new singles
The tour ties directly into Weezer’s twentieth studio album, a self-titled release widely referred to as the Gold Album. The record is scheduled for August 21, 2026 on Reprise Records for physical formats and Warner Records for digital release.NME world tour and album report In recent interviews Rivers Cuomo has described the album as a continuation of the band’s melodic, guitar-driven sound.
Several singles precede the album, including Shine Again and We Might as Well Be Strangers. The latest track, C.E.O., arrives with a video featuring appearances by figures such as Tony Hawk and actor Michael Peña, underscoring Weezer’s continued presence in wider pop culture.
Japan and Europe dates in 2027
After the North American leg wraps in Los Angeles on October 24, 2026, Weezer shift The Gathering to Japan in February 2027. Confirmed shows include two nights at Garden Theater in Tokyo on February 12 and 13, followed by stops in Kyoto, Osaka and Nagoya later in the month.
The European stretch begins in May 2027. The band start in Dublin’s 3Arena on May 12, then move through large UK venues such as Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, Manchester’s Co-op Live, Leeds’ First Direct Arena, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, London’s Alexandra Palace and Cardiff’s Utilita Arena. Subsequent continental dates take place in Paris, Amsterdam, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki.
How the work sounds
Weezer’s Gold Album continues the band’s blend of alternative rock and power-pop hooks. The group’s arrangement style still revolves around distorted yet clearly articulated guitars, concise song structures and vocal melodies that draw on classic pop traditions while staying rooted in rock dynamics.
Across the new material, the band weave in references to corporate and digital culture, fitting the title C.E.O. and the playful tone of the video. At the same time, tracks such as Shine Again recall the emotional directness of earlier Weezer albums, balancing irony with earnestness.
What’s next
Weezer’s next confirmed live date is September 8, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, where The Gathering tour kicks off with support from The Shins and Silversun Pickups.
Weezer at a glance
- Act: Weezer
- Genre: Alternative rock, power pop
- Origin: Los Angeles, United States
- Active since: 1992
- Lineup: Rivers Cuomo (vocals, guitar), Brian Bell (guitar), Scott Shriner (bass), Patrick Wilson (drums)
- Label: Reprise Records, Warner Records
- Key works: Weezer (Blue Album) (1994), Pinkerton (1996), Weezer (Green Album) (2001), Everything Will Be Alright in the End (2014)
- Current album/single: Weezer (Gold Album), release date August 21, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Earlier albums such as the Blue Album and Pinkerton have achieved multi-platinum status in the United States, underscoring Weezer’s longstanding commercial reach.
- Next live date: September 8, 2026, Sacramento, Golden 1 Center
Frequently asked questions about Weezer
When does Weezer’s The Gathering tour start?
The Gathering tour starts on September 8, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and continues across North American arenas through October 24, 2026.
What is Weezer’s upcoming Gold Album?
The Gold Album is Weezer’s twentieth studio record, a self-titled release scheduled for August 21, 2026 via Reprise and Warner Records, featuring singles like C.E.O., Shine Again and We Might as Well Be Strangers.
Are there international dates beyond North America?
Yes. After the fall 2026 North American leg, Weezer play Japan in February 2027 and then head to European arenas in cities including Dublin, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki.
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