MÖTLEY CRÜE is gearing up for a massive return to the road in 2026, unveiling “The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins” — a North American tour built to honor two major milestones in the band’s history: the 20th anniversary of their legendary 2005–2006 “Carnival Of Sins” trek and an incredible 45 years since the band first roared onto the scene.
Set to tear through 33 cities across the U.S. and Canada next summer, the tour promises the kind of adrenaline-fueled spectacle that has defined CRÜE’s live legacy for decades. Produced by Live Nation, the run will also feature special guests TESLA and EXTREME, making each night a multi-generational celebration of hard rock.
When the original “Carnival Of Sins” tour hit arenas in 2005, it became instantly iconic — a chaotic, theatrical, and unapologetically loud production that stood out even among the era’s biggest rock spectacles. This new 2026 edition aims not just to recreate that experience, but to expand on it with updated staging, refreshed visuals, and a setlist spanning the band’s entire career.
According to MÖTLEY CRÜE, revisiting the concept has been both nostalgic and creatively energizing:
“Bringing back the spirit of ‘Carnival Of Sins’ has been a blast, and we wanted to take it even further for its 20th anniversary. This new show is for the Crüeheads who’ve been with us through it all and for the new Crüeheads who didn’t get to experience ‘Carnival Of Sins’ last time around. Get ready — we’re coming your way and we can’t wait to see you next summer.”
General on-sale begins Friday, November 21 at 9 a.m. local time, with VIP packages available starting Wednesday, November 19 at 9 a.m. local time. Fans can find full details and ticket links at motley.com.
A portion of each ticket sold will support the Mötley Crüe Giveback Initiative, donating $1 per ticket to ASAP! (After School Arts Program). With funding for school arts programs shrinking nationwide, the band hopes to help protect creative spaces for kids. ASAP! offers after-school opportunities in music, theater, writing, visual arts, and more — empowering students with confidence, expression, and community.
“The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins” 2026 tour dates:
Jul. 17 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
Jul. 18 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
Jul. 20 – Clarkson, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Jul. 22 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
Jul. 24 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
Jul. 25 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
Jul. 27 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Jul. 29 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Jul. 31 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug. 1 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Aug. 3 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Aug. 12 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Aug. 14 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Aug. 15 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Aug. 17 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
Aug. 19 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Aug. 21 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Aug. 22 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Aug. 24 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
Aug. 25 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
Aug. 27 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
Aug. 28 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Sep. 8 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
Sep. 10 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
Sep. 11 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sep. 13 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
Sep. 16 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Sep. 18 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sep. 19 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Amphitheater
Sep. 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sep. 23 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
Sep. 24 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheater
Sep. 26 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
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