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Foo Fighters Unveil 2026 North American Stadium Tour with Queens of the Stone Age
23 Oct
Summary
- Foo Fighters to embark on 2026 North American stadium tour
- Queens of the Stone Age to serve as opening act
- Band hires Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin after parting ways with Josh Freese
In a major announcement, the Foo Fighters have revealed plans for a 2026 North American stadium tour, set to kick off on August 4 in Toronto and wrap up on September 26 in Las Vegas. The band, which quietly returned to the stage in September 2025, will be joined by Queens of the Stone Age as the opening act, a reunion that Dave Grohl has described as a "lifelong bond."
The tour announcement comes as the Foo Fighters continue to navigate the aftermath of the tragic passing of their longtime drummer, Taylor Hawkins, in 2023. The band has since parted ways with drummer Josh Freese, who was hired to fill Hawkins' role, and has now brought on Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin to take over drumming duties. This move is part of a broader phenomenon in the music industry this year, informally dubbed "Drummergeddon," where several major acts have made changes to their drumming lineups.
Despite the challenges, the Foo Fighters remain committed to their craft, with Grohl expressing his gratitude for the band's "amazing fans" and their "solid core." The tour will serve as a celebration of the band's 30-year legacy, with the opportunity to "brush off" a vast catalog of beloved songs.
