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Cheap Trick Add Fall 2026 Dates to ‘All Washed Up’ Tour
Cheap Trick have extended their 2026 "All Washed Up" Tour with a fresh batch of US dates in November, adding to a schedule that already stretches back to August. The additional shows build on the band's outing in support of their 2025 album of the same name, underlining the enduring touring stamina of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame power-pop group more than 50 years into their career.
With the new leg included, the tour now comprises 36 dates across North America running from August to November. The newly confirmed run begins on 5 November in Fort Wayne, Indiana, taking in cities including Madison, Kansas City, St Louis and Milwaukee before concluding on 22 November in Detroit. Some dates will see Cheap Trick sharing the bill with ZZ Top, while others feature support from acts such as The Calling and the Pat Travers Band; artist presales for the added shows open on 22 July at 10am ET, ahead of general on-sale.
In short
- Cheap Trick add a new November leg to their 2026 US tour
- Tour now totals 36 North American dates, running August–November
- New run spans 5–22 November, with some dates alongside ZZ Top
Explained simply
Cheap Trick are an American rock band who rose to prominence in the 1970s as leaders of the power-pop genre, a style that combined catchy melodies with rock instrumentation. The band has remained active for over five decades and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, confirming their lasting influence on rock music. They continue to record new material and perform regularly, maintaining both critical respect and a loyal fanbase.
The band released an album called "All Washed Up" in 2025 and are touring to support it, as is standard practice in the music industry for artists promoting new work. Touring has become increasingly important for musicians as a primary income source and way to engage audiences directly. For a band in their fifth decade of existence, continued touring activity demonstrates their enduring appeal and the commitment of both the musicians and fans to their work.
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