Concert News

Rocker Billy Idol keeps major tour going in '26 with stop in Dallas

Billy Idol will play at Dos Equis Pavilion on September 18, 2026.

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Rock legend Billy Idol will extend his largest tour in years, It’s a Nice Day To…Tour Again!, with multiple new stops in 2026, including one at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas on Friday, September 18.

The 17 new dates will officially start on August 7 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, with concerts scheduled through the end of September.

While three Texas cities were included on the 2025 leg of the tour, Dallas will be the only Texas stop for Idol in 2026.

Idol is touring in support of his 2025 album, Dream Into It, his 12th overall. 2026 marks the 45th anniversary of Idol's debut album, Don't Stop.

The rocker is also celebrating two other recent developments. The new feature-length documentary, Billy Idol Should Be Dead, was released on Hulu at the end of February, and he is also a nominee for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026.

The inductees of the 2026 class will be announced later in April.

Tickets will be available via Citi presale beginning on Wednesday, April 8 at 12 pm, followed by an artist presale at 2 p.m.

Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, April 10 at 12 pm at billyidol.net/tour.

BILLY IDOL: IT’S A NICE DAY TO…TOUR AGAIN!

August 7: Scranton, PA - The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
August 8: Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
August 11: Bangor, ME - Maine Savings Amphitheater
August 14: Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Amphitheater
August 15: Syracuse, NY - Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
August 18: Gilford, NH - BankNH Pavilion
August 20: Burgettstown, PA - The Pavilion at Star Lake
August 22: Virginia Beach, VA - Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
August 23: Raleigh, NC - Coastal Credit Union Music Park
September 10: St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
September 11: Grand Rapids, MI - Acrisure Amphitheater
September 13: Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center
September 16: Kansas City, MO - Morton Amphitheater
September 18: Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion
September 19: Rogers, AR - Walmart AMP
September 22: Tulsa, OK - BOK Center
September 27: Albuquerque, NM - First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater

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Under the big top

Ringling Bros. circus swings back into Dallas for summer 2026 shows

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey The Greatest Show On Earth

Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, which returned with a reimagined circus in 2024, will come back to Dallas once again for new dates at American Airlines Center on August 27-30, 2026.

2026 dates for "The Greatest Show On Earth" will start on April 9 in Worcester, Massachusetts, with stops scheduled in every month for the rest of the year.

The month of August is reserved for Texas, as it will go to Houston (August 6-9), San Antonio (August 13-16), Fort Worth (August 20-23), and Dallas (August 27-30). There will be a final Texas stop in Edinburg on September 3-6 (sorry, Austin and El Paso!).

"The Greatest Show On Earth," which no longer features live animals, is a two-hour live talent show featuring some of the world’s best acts.

The action-packed modern circus is filled with stunts and immersive moments featuring events like the high-flying trapeze, gravity-defying acrobatics, and more. Set to a high-energy soundtrack, the show includes elements like the Double Wheel of Destiny, a high-speed bicycle troupe, acrobats from Mongolia, and a Latin dance group.

Moments of humor, surprise, and audience interaction are sprinkled throughout the show, while fan-favorite characters like Bailey the Robo Pup bring heart, personality, and fun for younger fans.

Before the show begins, families are invited to enjoy the interactive pre-show, where the Ringling Hype Crew brings the arena to life with music, movement, and crowd engagement.

Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, April 14 via Ticketmaster.com.

Fans can purchase early with unlock code W2LV26 on Thursday, April 9 at 10 am through Monday, April 13 at 11:59 pm. Fans can also sign up to become Ringling Insiders for exclusive early access to tickets, which can be purchased now at Ringling.com.

Finally, there is a special pre-sale savings for adults by using code PR26RB for up to 25 percent off tickets. That offer ends on April 13, and restrictions apply.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's "The Greatest Show On Earth" 2026 tour dates:

Apr 9 - 12, 2026: Worcester, MA - DCU Center
Apr 16 - 19, 2026: Bridgeport, CT - Total Mortgage Arena
Apr 23 - 26, 2026: Hartford, CT - PeoplesBank Arena
Apr 30 - May 3, 2026: Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center
May 7 - 10, 2026: Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum
May 15 - 17, 2026: Louisville, KY - KFC Yum! Center
May 21 - 24, 2026: Allentown, PA - PPL Center
May 29 - 31, 2026: Providence, RI - Amica Mutual Pavilion
Jun 4 - 7, 2026: Norfolk, VA - Scope Arena
Jul 2 - 5, 2026: Fresno, CA - Save Mart Center
Jul 10 - 19, 2026: Anaheim, CA - Honda Center
Jul 23 - 26, 2026: Phoenix, AZ - Mortgage Matchup Center
Aug 6 - 9, 2026: Houston, TX - NRG Stadium
Aug 13 - 16, 2026: San Antonio, TX - Alamodome
Aug 20 - 23, 2026: Fort Worth, TX - Dickies Arena
Aug 27 - 30, 2026: Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
Sep 3 - 6, 2026: Edinburg, TX - Bert Ogden Arena
Sep 10 - 13, 2026: San Diego, CA - Pechanga Arena San Diego
Sep 17 - 20, 2026: Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center
Sep 24 - 27, 2026: Wichita, KS - INTRUST Bank Arena
Oct 1 - 4, 2026: Des Moines, IA - Casey's Center
Oct 8 - 11, 2026: Cleveland, OH - Wolstein Center
Oct 16 - 18, 2026: Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Paints Arena
Oct 22 - 25, 2026: St. Paul, MN - Grand Casino Arena
Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2026: Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
Nov 6 - 8, 2026: Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
Nov 12 - 15, 2026: Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena
Nov 20 - 22, 2026: Indianapolis, IN - Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Nov 27 - 29, 2026: Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center
Dec 3 - 6, 2026: Cincinnati, OH - Heritage Bank Center

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