5 artists you won't believe are still touring in 2026

It is easy to assume that some artists have reached the point where touring belongs to another era. The albums are classics, the biggest hits are decades old, and their names have become part of music history. Yet in 2026: some of the most recognisable acts from decades ago are still packing arenas.

From new metal and alternative rock to pop, folk and stadium-sized spectacle, this year has an unusually strong selection of veteran performers on the road. And with autumn approaching, fans still have plenty of opportunities to see them live.

The Pussycat Dolls: 2000s pop nostalgia

There are few groups that instantly transport listeners back to the mid-2000s quite like The Pussycat Dolls. "Don't Cha", "Buttons", "Stickwitu" and "When I Grow Up" were unavoidable during their peak, and we loved it. Now, the Pussycat Dolls are back on the road with the PCD Forever Tour, celebrating the legacy of their breakthrough era. 

The reunion is especially notable because the tour is positioned around the 20th anniversary of PCD, the group's hugely successful debut album. It is therefore as much a celebration of an era as it is a conventional tour.

The Pussycat Dolls dates 2026 

• Denmark: September 9 (Copenhagen)
• Germany: September 14 (Munich)
• Belgium: September 18 (Antwerp) 
• Switzerland: September 21 (Zurich)
• Czech Republic: September 23 (Prague)
• Netherlands: September 27 (Amsterdam)
• UK: September 29 (Birmingham), September 30 (Nottingham), October 2 (Leeds), October 3 (Liverpool), October 7 (Glasgow), October 9 (Newcastle), October 10 (Manchester), October 13 (London).

What’s it like to go to a Pussycat Dolls concert in 2026?

The PCD Forever Tour is probably the most overtly nostalgic production in this article, built around the Pussycat Dolls' 2000s pop legacy and the 20th anniversary of their debut album. The current reunion features Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt, with Lil' Kim and Deja Vu appearing on the Pussycat Dolls dates in Europe.

Fans should expect a highly choreographed pop spectacle with elaborate dance routines, costume changes, big production numbers and plenty of the group's best-known hits. The emphasis is on entertainment and nostalgia, essentially recreating the glamorous, high-energy pop experience that made the group one of the defining acts of the mid-2000s.

Placebo: 30 years rocking the road 

Formed in London in the nineties, Placebo became synonymous with dark, stylish alternative rock and a distinctive visual identity. Three decades later, the band is celebrating that history with their 30th Anniversary Tour.

For anyone researching Placebo tour dates, this is more than a nostalgia trip. A 30th-anniversary tour gives longtime listeners the chance to hear material spanning the band's career while introducing their music to a newer generation. This tour is particularly tempting for fans who missed the band during earlier touring cycles, and Placebo tickets are likely to be in high demand this autumn.

Placebo tour dates 2026

• Portugal: September 28 (Porto), September 29 (Lisbon)
• Spain: October 1 (Madrid), October 3 (Barcelona)
• Germany: October 12 (Leipzig), October 26 (Hamburg), October 29 (Frankfurt), November 2 (Cologne), November 9 (Munich), November 16 (Berlin), November 21 (Stuttgart) 
• Finland: October 18 (Helsinki)
• Sweden: October 20 (Stockholm)
• Norway: October 22 (Oslo)
• Denmark: October 24 (Frederiksberg)
• Netherlands: October 27 (Amsterdam)
• Belgium: November 1 (Antwerp)
• Italy: November 6 (Milan)
• Hungary: November 13 (Budapest) 
• Czech Republic: November 15 (Prague)
• Poland: November 18 (Łódź)
• Switzerland: November 4 (Zurich)
• UK: November 28 (Nottingham), November 30 (Glasgow), December 4 (Manchester), December 5 (London), December 7 (Cardiff).

What to expect from Placebo concerts in 2026?

Placebo's 30th Anniversary Tour is deliberately retrospective, with the band specifically revisiting material from their first two albums. Some of these songs have not been performed live for more than 20 years, so the show should have a distinctly archival quality. 

Expect a dark, intimate and emotionally charged atmosphere, with Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal at the centre and the band's characteristic combination of melancholy, tension and alternative-rock intensity. 

Bob Dylan: the never-ending tour mentality 

Few musicians in popular music history have made touring such a defining part of their career as Bob Dylan. He has spent decades treating live performance almost as a continuing chapter in his artistic life, and in 2026, that tradition continues with an extensive European run that stretches from October into December, and yes, the itinerary is remarkably busy! 

Bob Dylan dates 2026 

• Norway: October 17 (Oslo)
• Sweden: October 19 (Gothenburg) 
• Denmark: October 21 (Horsens)
• Germany: October 23 (Flensburg), October 25 (Bremen), October 27 (Düsseldorf), November 15 (Munich), November 17 (Freiburg), November 20 (Stuttgart), November 22 (Frankfurt)
• Belgium: October 29 (Antwerp)
• Luxembourg: October 30 (Esch-sur-Alzette)
• Switzerland: November 1 (Zurich)
• Italy: November 2 (Milan), November 5 (Rome), November 7 (Bologna)
• Slovenia: November 9 (Ljubljana) 
• Austria: November 11 and 12 (Vienna), November 14 (Salzburg) 
• UK: November 25 (Bournemouth), November 26 (Birmingham), November 27 (Sheffield), November 30 and December 1 (Blackpool), December 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 (London)

What is a Bob Dylan concert like in 2026?

A Bob Dylan concert is likely to feel very different from the other shows on this list. Rather than recreating the sound of his classic studio recordings note-for-note, Dylan's performances have traditionally treated his catalogue as something fluid, with songs rearranged and reinterpreted for the stage. 

Recent setlists continue to draw on both his vast back catalogue and the Rough and Rowdy Ways era, while staple songs remain part of his wider live repertoire. In Dylan’s tour dates 2026, expect a more focused, listening-oriented atmosphere than a conventional arena spectacle: the appeal is in hearing one of the defining songwriters of modern music reshape familiar material in real time.

Korn: the nu-metal survivors 

Korn are one of those bands whose sound is inseparable from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their combination of down-tuned guitars, industrial textures and Jonathan Davis's distinctive vocals helped define the nu-metal explosion. And they are very much not finished. 

The tour is particularly interesting for European fans because Korn are not simply revisiting one or two festival appearances. They are undertaking a substantial arena run, with Architects and Youth Code among the support acts on the European dates. So, if you have been waiting for the right moment to grab Korn tickets, this autumn is your chance.

Korn tour dates 2026 

• Germany: October 18 (Stuttgart), October 19 (Munich), October 21 (Cologne), November 11 (Hamburg), November 13 (Hannover), November 14 (Berlin) 
• France: October 23 (Paris)
• UK: October 26 (Leeds), October 28 (Birmingham), October 30 (Newcastle), October 31 (Manchester), November 4 (London)
• Ireland: November 2 (Dublin)
• Netherlands: November 8 (Amsterdam) 
• Belgium: November 9 (Antwerp)
• Czech Republic: November 16 (Prague) 
• Poland: November 17 (Kraków)
• Austria: November 19 (Vienna)
• Italy: November 21 (Milan)

What is a Korn concert like in 2026?

Korn's current live show is essentially a high-impact celebration of the band's entire nu-metal legacy, meaning fans can expect a set built around some of the most recognisable songs of the genre. The atmosphere is dark, aggressive and physical, with Jonathan Davis leading a crowd that is likely to spend much of the night jumping, shouting and singing along. With Architects and other support acts joining parts of the European run, this should feel like a full-scale modern metal show: loud, intense and designed for arenas.

Muse: still making arena rock feel enormous

If there is one band on this list that feels almost impossible to categorise as a "legacy act", it is Muse. They're touring around new material, alongside their established songs, so they're still operating as a contemporary rock act.

The British trio have spent their career combining alternative rock, progressive influences, electronic production and theatrical live presentation. In 2026, they are taking The Wow! Signal on tour, with the European and UK leg beginning in November and continuing into December. The tour follows the release of the band's new album and represents a new chapter rather than simply a retrospective celebration. 

Muse tour dates 2026 in Europe:

• UK: November 12 and 13 (Manchester), November 15 and 16 (London)
• Germany: November 18 (Berlin), November 24 and 25 (Düsseldorf)
• Italy: November 20 and 21 (Milan)
• France: November 27 (Paris), December 3 and 4 (Montpellier)
• Netherlands: November 29 and 30 (Amsterdam)
• Switzerland: December 7 and 8 (Zurich)

What is a Muse concert like in 2026?

These could be the most spectacularly produced concerts on this list. The band's established approach to live production also means audiences can expect dramatic lighting, large-scale visuals, electronic textures and a deliberately cinematic atmosphere. In other words, Muse dates in 2026 are not simply about a band playing an album on stage: these concerts are designed to feel like an immersive arena spectacle.

The 2026 setlists combine new material with established crowd favourites. That combination points towards a show that balances futuristic new material with the huge anthems fans expect from Muse. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Which artist has the biggest European tour?

All five have substantial touring schedules, but Bob Dylan's European run is particularly extensive, with dates from October 17 through December 8. Korn and Placebo also have long European arena runs.

Where can I buy 2026 concert tickets?

Korn tickets, Placebo tickets, Bob Dylan tickets, Pussycat Dolls tickets and Muse tickets are all available through Seatpin.

Where are the Pussycat Dolls performing in 2026?

The Pussycat Dolls' PCD Forever Tour takes them through Europe and the UK with  announced dates in Copenhagen, Munich, Antwerp, Zurich, Prague and Amsterdam, followed by UK shows in Birmingham, Nottingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester and London.

Where is Placebo performing in 2026?

Placebo are taking their 30th Anniversary Tour across Europe, with dates in countries including Spain, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Switzerland and the UK.

Where is Bob Dylan performing in 2026?

Bob Dylan is touring extensively across Europe from October through December. His schedule includes Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Austria and the UK.

Where is Korn performing in 2026?

Korn are performing across Europe from October through November, with dates in Germany, France, the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria and Italy.

Where is Muse performing in 2026?

Muse are touring the UK and Europe in November and December, including  Manchester and London, followed by shows in Berlin, Milan, Düsseldorf, Paris, Amsterdam, Montpellier and Zurich.