AC/DC, Hard rock

AC/ DC - Power Up European Tour Continues Into 2026

Veröffentlicht: 08.07.2026 um 11:40 Uhr, Redaktion AD HOC NEWS, Redaktionelle Verantwortung: Rafael Müller (Chefredaktion)

AC/DC keep their live machine running. The band extend their Power Up tour across Europe into 2025 and 2026, with stadium shows in Germany, Spain, Italy and more, while fans in the U.S. still wait for new dates.

Jubelnde Menge mit erhobenen Armen vor strahlend blauer Bühne mit Lichtstrahlen
AC/DC - Explosion aus Licht und Klang: Vor der blau lodernden Bühne verschmelzen unzählige Arme zu einer einzigen, mitreißenden Welle. 08.07.2026 - Bild: THN

AC/DC remain one of the biggest hard rock draws worldwide. With their current live era built around the studio album Power Up, the band are back in stadiums across Europe according to international tour listings.

Power Up on the road

The present touring cycle ties directly to Power Up, the band's seventeenth studio album and their first with singer Brian Johnson fully back on board after the hearing issues that sidelined him earlier in the 2010s.

Released in November 2020 on Columbia Records, Power Up was recorded with producer Brendan O'Brien and quickly became a hard rock success story, topping album charts in multiple territories and giving AC/DC a late-career surge that now anchors their setlists.

What the live era means

The current shows lean heavily on the sound and energy of Power Up, but they also function as a live retrospective, with classic tracks from Highway to Hell, Back in Black and The Razors Edge forming the backbone of the concerts alongside the newer material.

For U.S. fans, the ongoing European focus underlines how AC/DC still operate as a global touring institution, even if North American dates have not yet matched the recent runs across Germany, Spain or Italy.

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The musical core

Stylistically, AC/DC work in a tightly defined hard rock framework, driven by Angus Young's riff-based guitar style, Brian Johnson's rasping vocals and a rhythm section that favors straight-ahead, mid-tempo grooves over stylistic experimentation or genre crossover.

Where the act stands

AC/DC are currently active with no newly announced U.S. live date, while their catalog and the ongoing impact of Power Up continue to define their position as a stadium-level rock band.

AC/DC at a glance

  • Act: AC/DC
  • Genre: Hard 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
  • Key works: Highway to Hell (1979), Back in Black (1980), The Razors Edge (1990), Power Up (2020)
  • Current album/single: Power Up, released November 13, 2020
  • Charts / certifications: Power Up No. 1 in multiple countries and a Top 10 album in the U.S. rock market
  • Next live date: currently with no announced live date

Frequently asked questions about AC/DC

How long have AC/DC been active?
AC/DC formed in Sydney in 1973 and have been releasing albums and touring internationally for five decades.

What is AC/DC's most famous album?
Back in Black, released in 1980, is widely regarded as their signature album and is one of the best-selling rock records of all time.

Who sings for AC/DC today?
Brian Johnson is the current lead vocalist of AC/DC, having first joined the band in 1980 for Back in Black and returning fully for Power Up.

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

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