NME NEWS: Slipknot x Korn x Red Hot Chili Peppers Reveal ‘Rainbow’ Summer 2026 Tour Dates — A Genre-Defying Celebration Promising an Unforgettable Fan Experience
In one of the most unexpected and electrifying announcements of the decade, Slipknot, Korn, and Red Hot Chili Peppers have officially unveiled the full dates for their “Rainbow Tour” Summer 2026, a bold, genre-crossing live spectacle set to redefine what a modern rock tour can be. The collaboration brings together three bands from vastly different sonic worlds, united by a shared legacy of innovation, rebellion, and cultural impact.
According to a statement released earlier today, the Rainbow Tour is designed as a celebration of diversity in sound, emotion, and community, blending metal, nu-metal, funk rock, and alternative energy into a single immersive experience. Each night will feature extended sets from all three acts, unique stage designs, and collaborative moments that promise to be truly once-in-a-lifetime.
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor described the tour as “a collision of worlds that shouldn’t work on paper—but absolutely explodes on stage.” He added, “This isn’t about genres. It’s about intensity, freedom, and giving fans something they’ve never seen before.”
Korn’s Jonathan Davis echoed that sentiment, calling the Rainbow Tour “a statement.” “We came from different places, different scenes, but the emotion is the same. Pain, joy, release—that’s the rainbow. This tour is for everyone who’s ever found themselves in music.”
Meanwhile, Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers emphasized the celebratory spirit behind the tour. “There’s something beautifully chaotic about this lineup. Funk, metal, groove, madness—it’s all love at the core. Summer 2026 is about connection, and we’re bringing that energy to every city.”
The tour kicks off in June 2026, launching in North America before moving across Europe, the UK, and select global festival destinations through late August. Early highlights include massive stadium shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Berlin, Paris, and Milan, with rumors already swirling about surprise guest appearances and rotating collaborative encores.
Production insiders have hinted at a visually stunning stage concept inspired by the tour’s name, featuring multi-color lighting arcs, immersive LED environments, and evolving set visuals that change with each band’s performance. Fans can also expect exclusive merch drops, limited-edition vinyl releases, and behind-the-scenes content tied to the tour.
For longtime fans and newcomers alike, the Rainbow Tour represents more than just a series of concerts—it’s a cultural moment. By uniting three iconic bands who each reshaped rock music in their own era, Slipknot, Korn, and Red Hot Chili Peppers are challenging expectations and proving that rock’s future lies in fearless collaboration.
Tickets are expected to sell fast when they go on sale later this year, with pre-sale access available to fan club members. As NME can confidently say: Summer 2026 just got louder, bolder, and brighter.