Southern rock veterans The Black Crowes have laid out an extensive slate of live performances for 2026, taking their high-energy shows across Australia, Japan and Europe before joining Guns N’ Roses for a series of major North American stadium dates. The announcement continues the band’s active touring cycle in support of their critically acclaimed Happiness Bastards era and underscores their ongoing global relevance.
The Crowes’ headlining portion of the tour kicks off in April 2026 with multiple stops in Australia, beginning with two nights at The Forum in Melbourne on April 2–3. They’ll also appear at Bluesfest in Byron Bay on April 5, then play Brisbane, Sydney and Newcastle, bringing their soulful blend of blues-rock and classic hits to fans Down Under.
Following the Australian run, the band heads to Japan for two nights at Tokyo Zepp DiverCity on April 14–15 — another chance for international fans to experience their potent live chemistry.
Summer 2026 sees The Black Crowes in Europe and the U.K., with festival appearances and headline shows. Key dates include June 26 at the State Fayre Festival in Chelmsford, U.K., July 5 at Ehrenhof Residenzschloss in Germany, July 8 in Alicante, Spain, and July 11 at Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival.
After the overseas leg, The Black Crowes will return to North America as a special guest on Guns N’ Roses’ 2026 tour. They are confirmed to open four stadium shows, starting August 22 in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium, then moving on to Edmonton, Canada (August 26), Vancouver (August 29) and San Diego (September 2) before Guns N’ Roses’ headliners close those bills.
The inclusion of The Black Crowes alongside Guns N’ Roses continues a trend of diverse support acts on that tour, which also names hip-hop legends Public Enemy, alternative rockers Pierce the Veil, and others for select dates.
The 2026 dates build on an active period for the band. Their latest studio album Happiness Bastards, released in March 2024, was their first new record in roughly 15 years and helped reignite touring momentum that stretched through 2024 and 2025. In addition to festival appearances and headline runs, the group has revisited archival material — including expanded editions of Live at the Greek — and collaborated with fellow rock icons like Slash in surprise live moments.
For fans who grew up on The Black Crowes’ blend of gritty blues-rock and soulful swagger — from early classics like “She Talks to Angels” and “Hard to Handle” to their recent material — the 2026 tour offers one of the most complete opportunities in years to see the band in a range of settings, from festival stages to massive stadium nights.
