On Tuesday, Bruce Springsteen announced the dates and details of his 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams Tour of the U.S. with the E Street Band. The 20-date arena run kicks off on March 31 at Minneapolis’s Target Center, and concludes with a special outdoor stadium show finale on May 27 at Washington D.C.’s Nationals Park. The tour also features two-night stands in Los Angeles and New York (with a show in Brooklyn in between), along with stops in San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, and Boston along the way, with ticket sales beginning Friday (Feb. 20). “We are living through dark, disturbing and dangerous times, but do not despair — the cavalry is coming!” Springsteen stated. The U.S. jaunt follows last spring’s European leg of the same tour which played to over 700,000 fans, and marks Springsteen and The E Street Band’s first shows in North America since 2024. (Rolling Stone)
On Tuesday (Feb. 17), Shinedown announced that they are releasing their eighth studio album, EI8HT, on May 29th through Atlantic Records. The Florida hard rock band will support the upcoming release with the just-announced Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour. The band also unveiled the project’s new single, “Safe and Sound.” Vocalist Brent Smith praised bassist Eric Bass‘s production work on EI8HT, stating: “This album is over a year in the making. Without question as a band we pushed ourselves like never before.” North American tour dates begin May 13th in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and will run through mid-September with a June break. Supporting acts include Coheed and Cambria and DJ Rockfeed on all dates, plus Black Stone Cherry and From Ashes to New on select shows. The tour will also visit Austin, Jacksonville, Toronto, Albany, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, and Vancouver among other cities. Artist presale starts Wednesday (Feb. 18th), with general on-sales beginning Friday (Feb. 20th). (Consequence of Sound)
On Tuesday (Feb. 17), Scorpions announced that they will be performing eight shows at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas this fall, with Buckcherry joining them as a special guest opening act. The Scorpions – Coming Home to Las Vegas residency runs September 17th, 19th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th, plus October 1st and 3rd. This marks the band’s fourth Vegas residency following successful runs in 2022, 2024, and 2025. Scorpions’ fan club members can access pre-sale tickets beginning Wednesday (Feb. 18th), with general on-sales beginning Saturday (Feb. 21st). Singer Klaus Meine said “Our residency in Las Vegas last year was pure rock ‘n’ roll joy. Unforgettable nights with fans from all over the world. That energy stayed with us, so coming back in 2026 just felt right.” The residency continues the German hard rock legends’ ongoing 60th anniversary tour. (Consequence of Sound)
On Tuesday (Feb. 17), Santana and The Doobie Brothers announced that they are embarking on a joint 2026 co-headlining Oneness Tour. The summer trek begins June 13th in Tinley Park, Illinois and includes stops in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Dallas, and Austin through August 27th. Artist pre-sale started Tuesday (Feb. 17th), with general on-sales beginning Friday (Feb. 20th). VIP packages are available featuring premium tickets and exclusive merchandise. The 78-year-old Santana will also perform two solo shows at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on May 27th and 28th. The Doobie Brothers’ current touring lineup features Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons, John McFee, and Michael McDonald. This co-headlining tour follows Santana’s previously announced 10-city U.S. run and his upcoming Las Vegas residency dates at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay that runs from May 13th through May 24th. (Consequence of Sound)
Ken Russell‘s film adaptation of The Who‘s rock opera, Tommy, is set to make its IMAX debut on March 17th and 18th, to mark the movie’s 50th anniversary. The film features an all-star cast including Eric Clapton, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Paul Nicholas, Jack Nicholson, Robert Powell, Pete Townshend, and Tina Turner. The story follows Tommy – portrayed by Who frontman Roger Daltrey – who becomes deaf, dumb and blind after witnessing his father’s murder at age six. His mother (played by Ann-Margret) and her lover (Oliver Reed) command him: “You didn’t hear it, you didn’t see it, and you won’t say anything to anyone.” Despite his handicap, Tommy defeats the Pinball Wizard (played by Elton John) and becomes champion. The two-day IMAX release celebrates five decades since the original film’s 1975 theatrical debut, which was inspired by the Who’s 1969 concept album of the same name. (Consequence of Sound)