AC/ DC Extend Power Up Tour With New 2026 Stadium Dates

AC/DC keep their massive Power Up Tour rolling into 2026. The band adds further European and South American stadium shows after a blockbuster run through U.S. arenas and stadiums, giving American fans a clearer picture of how long this reunion push will last.

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AC/DC are keeping their Power Up-era reunion on the road well into 2026. According to the band’s official tour page, the group has added further European and South American stadium shows next year as part of the Power Up world tour official AC/DC tour dates.

Where AC/DC play in 2026

The updated Power Up tour schedule now stretches deep into 2026, with newly listed stadium and arena dates across Europe and South America following the 2025 legs. Songkick tour listings

Key 2026 stops include major markets such as London, Paris, Madrid and Buenos Aires, underlining how demand for the reunited lineup remains strong well beyond the initial slate of shows.

How this hits U.S. fans

For American listeners, the extended routing signals that any further U.S. arena or stadium run would likely fall after the current overseas commitments wrap, if it happens at all. Ticketmaster AC/DC listings

The band’s recent North American shows have focused on major cities and large-capacity venues, and the 2026 calendar suggests that additional U.S. dates would need to be slotted carefully between long-haul travel blocks.

The musical core of AC/DC

AC/DC built their reputation on hard rock rooted in blues, with Angus Young’s guitar riffs and Brian Johnson’s rasp defining the band’s arena-ready sound since the 1980s. AllMusic band biography

Where the band stands now

AC/DC are currently scheduled to remain on the road with the Power Up tour into 2026, with further international stadium dates listed and no formal end date yet announced.

AC/DC at a glance

• Act: AC/DC
• Genre: Hard rock / rock
• Origin: Sydney, Australia
• Active since: 1973
• Lineup: Angus Young (lead guitar), Brian Johnson (vocals), Stevie Young (rhythm guitar), Cliff Williams (bass), Phil Rudd (drums)
• Label: Columbia Records / Sony Music
• Key works: Highway to Hell (1979), Back in Black (1980), Black Ice (2008), Power Up (2020)
• Current album/single: Power Up, released November 13, 2020
• Charts / certifications: Back in Black certified 25x Platinum (Diamond) by the RIAA in the U.S., one of the best-selling albums ever
• Next live date: 2026, major stadium show as part of the ongoing Power Up world tour

Frequently asked questions about AC/DC

How long has AC/DC been touring the Power Up era?
AC/DC returned to large-scale touring behind Power Up in the mid-2020s, gradually adding arenas and stadiums worldwide as travel restrictions eased and demand for the classic lineup surged again.

Does AC/DC have U.S. dates on the current tour?
AC/DC have focused the latest legs on Europe and South America, after playing major North American arenas and stadiums earlier in the cycle. Any additional U.S. dates would likely need to follow the current 2026 international routing.

Which AC/DC albums are most important for new fans?
For many listeners, Highway to Hell and Back in Black are the essential entry points, while later albums like Black Ice and Power Up show how the band has kept its core sound intact in modern production.

This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. All information without guarantee; dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice.