AC/ DC - Power Up Tour 2026 Stadium Run Continues
Published on 08/12/2026 at 15:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
AC/DC are on the road in 2026 with their Power Up stadium tour across South and North America. According to the band’s own tour update and promoter listings, the run continues through late September with major shows from Las Vegas to Toronto and Philadelphia.Official AC/DC tour announcement
Where AC/DC Play Next On The Power Up Tour
The current leg of the Power Up tour focuses on North American stadiums after earlier dates in Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Mexico in the first half of 2026.Ultimate Classic Rock tour report From August 2026 onward the schedule includes Las Vegas, San Francisco, Edmonton and Vancouver before moving east.
Among the remaining dates, AC/DC are set to play Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on August 1, Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area on August 5, Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on August 9 and BC Place in Vancouver on August 13, giving West Coast and Canadian fans multiple chances to see the band.Loudwire list of 2026 dates
Numbers Behind The 2026 Stadium Run
The tour’s late-summer stretch then heads to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on August 27, NRG Stadium in Houston on August 31, Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana on September 4 and The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis on September 8.Business Insider schedule overview Ticket platforms list entry prices around USD 80–120 for many of these dates, underlining the stadium scale.
AC/DC finish the run with Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal on September 12, Rogers Stadium in Toronto on September 16, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on September 25 and Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on September 29, the last currently announced date of the Power Up tour. For German-based fans, these stops form the tail end of a tour that began in 2024 with European shows including Gelsenkirchen in Germany.
Tour, charts and work at a glance
For a broader view of AC/DC’s touring history, chart impact and classic albums, our archive offers additional background pieces alongside current tour coverage.
How AC/DC’s Work Carries The Tour
Musically, the Power Up tour is built around AC/DC’s hard rock sound: tight riffs, four-on-the-floor drums and call-and-response choruses that translate directly to large venues. The setlists mix newer material from Power Up with long-established staples such as Back in Black, Highway to Hell and Thunderstruck, ensuring familiarity for stadium crowds.
Where The Band Stands In 2026
The next officially confirmed live date for AC/DC is the August 27, 2026 show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, followed by Houston, South Bend, St. Louis, Montreal, Toronto, East Rutherford and Philadelphia as part of the ongoing Power Up tour.
AC/DC at a Glance
- Act: AC/DC
- Genre: Hard rock / rock
- Origin: Sydney, Australia
- Active since: 1973
- Lineup: Brian Johnson (vocals), Angus Young (lead guitar), 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 reached No. 1 on the German albums chart and Power Up also debuted at No. 1 in Germany, while the band holds dozens of Gold and Platinum certifications in the country.
- Next live date: August 27, 2026, Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Frequently Asked Questions about AC/DC
When does AC/DC’s Power Up Tour 2026 end?
The currently announced North American leg of the Power Up Tour runs through September 29, 2026, when AC/DC are scheduled to play Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Is AC/DC playing any shows in Germany in 2026?
AC/DC’s European stadium leg began in 2024 with dates including Gelsenkirchen in Germany, but the late-summer 2026 stretch is focused on North and South America; no additional German dates are listed for the remaining schedule.
Which cities does AC/DC visit on the 2026 tour?
The 2026 itinerary includes São Paulo, Santiago, Buenos Aires and Mexico City, followed by North American stadiums in Charlotte, Columbus, Madison, San Antonio, Denver, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Edmonton, Vancouver, Atlanta, Houston, South Bend, St. Louis, Montreal, Toronto, East Rutherford and Philadelphia.
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