After riding a wave of successful shows across Europe and Australia, legendary rock band AC/DC has announced an extension of their ‘Power Up’ tour into 2026, adding 21 new stadium dates across North and South America. The announcement, made in early November 2025, marks the band’s first extended North American run since 2016 and continues the global trek that began in May 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Rock legends AC/DC extend their triumphant ‘Power Up’ tour with 21 massive stadium shows across the Americas in 2026.
The 2026 leg will kick off on February 24 in São Paulo, Brazil, before traveling through Chile, Argentina, and Mexico, eventually making its way to the United States and Canada for summer dates. Confirmed cities include St. Louis, Atlanta, South Bend, Toronto, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and New Jersey, with venues exclusively being large-capacity stadiums to accommodate the anticipated demand. The iconic group will perform their legendary hit THUNDERSTRUCK among other classics when they stop at The Dome in St. Louis. The tour will conclude with their final performance in Philadelphia on September 29.
Tickets for most shows will go on sale November 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time, with Denver, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia tickets available starting at noon. The overwhelming global demand that prompted this extension reflects the band’s enduring popularity, which has seen their 2020 album ‘Power Up’ reach number one in 21 countries.
The current lineup features original guitarist Angus Young alongside vocalist Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and bassist Chris Chaney. Fans can expect a setlist packed with classic hits like ‘Back in Black,’ ‘You Shook Me All Night Long,’ and ‘Highway to Hell,’ alongside tracks from the ‘Power Up’ album. The band has consistently leveraged their performances for merchandise sales, which remain one of the most profitable income streams for touring musicians.
This tour extension represents a remarkable achievement for AC/DC, who have overcome lineup changes and global shutdowns to continue delivering their signature stadium rock experience. The band’s resilience is evident as they celebrate five decades of riffs, rebellion, and volume with performances that critics have described as electrifying and historic.
The 2026 extension, representing the band’s biggest tour leg yet, will allow performances in regions not covered by earlier dates, giving more fans the opportunity to experience AC/DC’s defiant brand of rock that has remained consistent throughout their storied career. The band has expertly maintained their personal brand throughout their five-decade journey, serving as an inspiration for aspiring rock artists worldwide.
