THE MEGADETH ARE BACK — 2026 SPRING TOUR CONFIRMED!
Megadeth has officially unveiled a massive 2026 Spring & Beyond tour slate — part of what’s shaping up to be their boldest run of shows in years as the legendary thrash metal icons gear up for the next chapter of their farewell era. What started as just a few Canadian dates has grown into a globe-spanning campaign that will see Dave Mustaine and the band hitting North America, Latin America, Europe, and major summer festivals worldwide.
🔥 Headlining Canadian Spring Tour
Megadeth opens their 2026 live assault with a 12-city Canadian headline tour packed with thrash energy — and they’re bringing friends. Anthrax and Exodus join the band for support on this January-to-March run, giving fans a true metal battalion to kick off the year. Confirmed stops include:
Canadian Dates (Feb.–Mar. 2026)
Feb. 15 – Victoria, BC (Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre)
Feb. 17 – Abbotsford, BC (Rogers Forum)
Feb. 18 – Kelowna, BC (Prospera Place)
Feb. 20 – Calgary, AB (Scotiabank Saddledome)
Feb. 21 – Edmonton, AB (Rogers Place)
Feb. 24 – Saskatoon, SK (SaskTel Centre)
Feb. 25 – Winnipeg, MB (Canada Life Centre)
Feb. 28 – London, ON (Canada Life Place)
Mar. 1 – Ottawa, ON (Canadian Tire Centre)
Mar. 3 – Halifax, NS (Scotiabank Centre)
Mar. 4 – Moncton, NB (Avenir Centre)
Mar. 6 – Québec City, QC (Videotron Centre)
This full-throttled Canadian leg brings Megadeth back to major markets and smaller cities alike — a real treat for fans who haven’t seen them live in years.
🌎 Latin America & South America Spring Run
Immediately following Canada, the band takes their This Was Our Life tour down through Latin America and South America in April and May. Stops include Lima (Peru), Bogotá (Colombia), Buenos Aires (Argentina), São Paulo & Santiago (Brazil/Chile), and multiple dates in Mexico City and Monterrey. These shows promise huge arenas, VIP packages, and exclusive meet-and-greets.
🇪🇺 European Summer Headliners
Megadeth then shifts into full international mode with a June European headlining tour, marking one of their boldest overseas runs. These dates include some countries and cities the band has never played before, demonstrating their commitment to fans around the world. Highlights include:
June 7 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany – Amphitheater
June 11 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
June 15 – Zurich, Switzerland – Halle 622
June 16 – Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
June 23 – Istanbul, Türkiye – KüçükÇiftlik Park
June 28 – Almaty, Kazakhstan – Spartak Stadium
Tickets for these European shows began entering presales in early December, with general on-sales following shortly after.
🎇 Festival Legs & Major Support Roles
Beyond their own headline dates, Megadeth is also tied into major festival appearances and support tours throughout the spring and summer — including festival slots at Graspop Metal Meeting, Hellfest, and other prominent European festivals, and joining Iron Maiden’s Run For Your Lives North American tour later in the year.
⚡ What This Means for Fans
This 2026 campaign isn’t just a tour — it’s shaping up to be one of Megadeth’s most ambitious worldwide runs in decades. With multiple legs across continents, a huge supporting cast of thrash legends like Anthrax and Exodus, and appearances alongside heavy metal royalty like Iron Maiden, this isn’t just a tour — it’s a global metal moment that fans won’t want to miss.
🎟️ With tickets selling fast and VIP experiences available on numerous stops, fans are already scrambling to lock down spots before these historic shows sell out.
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