The upcoming tour schedule holds plenty of intrigues for rock music fans: Rush is getting back together. Journey is breaking up. There is, admittedly, a lot going on.
Triumph and Twister Sister will mount their own reunion tours, as will the (real) Guess Who. Megadeth is also saying goodbye. Then every single band will eventually play Las Vegas? A quick check confirms 2026 dates for the Eagles, Styx, Chicago and Def Leppard, among others.
At the same time, however, some very notable rock stars aren’t touring in 2026. That includes a pair of signature ’60s acts who have yet to announce tour dates, though there’d been rumors that one would play dates in Europe and the U.K. A few acts appear to have retired from the road, only without a big announcement and sometimes years-long farewell tour. Others may end up making belated tour announcements early in 2026.
Which Rock Bands Aren’t Touring in 2026?
A touring break is not unexpected in some cases. There are classic rock stars from multiple generations who take lengthy hiatuses from the grind of concert performances. But a few of these names are acknowledged road warriors, seen on billboards and marquees season after season after season. This list of biggest rock acts who aren’t touring in 2026 will inevitably hold some surprises, even for diehard followers.
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So, while you’re scooping up tickets for highly anticipated North American tours by Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi and Iron Maiden, keep your fingers crossed that the following bands have at least one more world-crossing trek left in them.
The Biggest Rock Acts Who Aren’t Touring in 2026
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