Mötley Crüe has announced “The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins”, a major North American trek set for 2026 that marks two big milestones: the 20th anniversary of the 2005-2006 “Carnival Of Sins” tour and the group’s 45th year together.
Next summer, the band will take its notoriously over-the-top live show — famous for massive production, striking visuals, and a setlist packed with hits from throughout their career—to fans throughout the U.S. and Canada. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will hit 33 North American cities and will include special guest performances from Tesla and Extreme.
When the original “Carnival Of Sins” tour launched in 2005, it was an overblown, theatrical spectacle that redefined what a live show could be. Packed with grit, dark humor, and high-octane energy, it paired chaotic stagecraft with elaborate sets in a way only Mötley Crüe could. Twenty years later, the band is giving fans another shot at that experience with “The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins”, presenting a refreshed production and updated setlist built around one of the most iconic tours of their career.
Mötley Crüe said in a statement: “Bringing back the spirit of ‘Carnival Of Sins’ has been a blast, and we wanted to take it even further for its 20th anniversary. This new show is for the Crüeheads who’ve been with us through it all and for the new Crüeheads who didn’t get to experience ‘Carnival Of Sins’ last time around. Get ready — we’re coming your way and we can’t wait to see you next summer.”
General onsale begins Friday, November 21, at 9 a.m. local time, with VIP packages going live Wednesday, November 19, at 9 a.m. local time. Full details are available at motley.com.
As part of the Mötley Crüe Giveback Initiative, $1 from every ticket sold will go to ASAP! (After School Arts Program), a charity that is especially meaningful to the band. With federal support for school music programs shrinking, millions of kids across the U.S. are in danger of losing access to arts education. ASAP! works to build resilient, compassionate young people through hands-on programs in music, visual art, writing, theater, and creative play.
“The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins” 2026 Tour Dates:
07/17 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
07/18 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
07/20 – Clarkson, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
07/22 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
07/24 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
07/25 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
07/27 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
07/29 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
07/31 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
08/01 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
08/03 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
08/12 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
08/14 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
08/15 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
08/17 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
08/19 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
08/21 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
08/22 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
08/24 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
08/25 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
08/27 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
08/28 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
09/08 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
09/10 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
09/11 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
09/13 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
09/16 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
09/18 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
09/19 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Amphitheater
09/21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
09/23 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
09/24 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheater
09/26 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
