The legendary David Lee Roth brought his high-octane spring/summer 2026 solo trek to Asbury Park, New Jersey, delivering a masterclass in classic rock showmanship. Performing on Friday, June 5, on the historic outdoor “Summer Stage” at The Stone Pony, the 71-year-old Van Halen icon treated an energized crowd of roughly 4,500 fans to an evening dominated by some of the most celebrated rock anthems ever written.
Roth showed no signs of slowing down on his current tour. In fact, due to overwhelming demand, Diamond Dave recently extended his 2026 itinerary, tacking on five additional summer dates that will keep him on the road through early September.
A Powerhouse 19-Song Van Halen Setlist
According to data tracked by Setlist.fm, Roth bypassed his deeper solo catalog to give the crowd exactly what they wanted: a relentless onslaught of Van Halen masterpieces. Opening with the high-gear energy of “Panama” and closing with the definitive arena anthem “Jump,” the night was a non-stop celebration of rock history.
The complete setlist from the Asbury Park performance included:
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Panama (Van Halen)
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Drop Dead Legs (Van Halen)
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Romeo Delight (Van Halen)
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Little Dreamer (Van Halen)
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Blues Jam
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I’m The One (Van Halen)
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D.O.A. (Van Halen)
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Beautiful Girls (Van Halen)
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Dance The Night Away (Van Halen)
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Ice Cream Man (John Brim cover — featuring Roth on solo acoustic guitar before the full band kicked in)
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You Really Got Me (The Kinks cover)
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Jamie’s Cryin’ (Van Halen)
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Unchained (Van Halen)
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Mean Street (Van Halen)
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Atomic Punk (Van Halen)
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Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love (Van Halen)
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Hot For Teacher (Van Halen)
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Everybody Wants Some!! (Van Halen)
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Jump (Van Halen)
The 2026 Solo Touring Lineup
To execute these intricately arranged rock classics, Roth has assembled a premier backing band. His 2026 touring unit consists of:
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Al Estrada on guitar
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Francis Valentino behind the drum kit
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Danny Wagner on keyboards
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Sean McNabb on bass (who recently stepped in to replace former bassist Ryan Wheeler)
The core band is further elevated by a dynamic team of backing vocalists, ensuring those signature, soaring Van Halen harmonies are replicated perfectly on stage.
Defying the Retirement Rumors
This successful 2026 campaign marks a remarkable U-turn from Roth’s highly publicized retirement declarations a few years ago. In early 2021, the enigmatic frontman famously announced he was stepping away from music permanently, telling reporters:
“I am throwing in the shoes. I’m retiring… This is the first, and only, official announcement. You’ve got the news. Share it with the world. I’m not going to explain the statement. The explanation is in a safe. These are my last five shows.”
That intended farewell residency at Las Vegas’s House of Blues in 2022 was ultimately derailed by pandemic-related logistical issues. Rather than calling it quits, Roth shocked the rock community by reversing his decision entirely and launching a surprise summer tour in 2025, kicked off by a widely praised performance at the M3 Rock Festival.
With his 2026 summer itinerary now stretching out further than ever, David Lee Roth has firmly re-established his place on the live circuit, keeping the timeless spirit of Van Halen alive, loud, and entirely uncompromised.
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