AC/ DC, Power Up Tour Brings PWR/ UP Pop-Ups Across North America

AC/DC extend their massive Power Up stadium run in 2026. The band’s North American tour will feature dedicated PWR/UP pop-up events at every city stop, adding a fan hub experience around the hard rock veterans’ shows.

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AC/DC are taking their hard rock spectacle back to North American stadiums in 2026. The band will resume their Power Up tour with a run that adds official PWR/UP pop-up experiences at every U.S. and Canadian stop, according to a recent Newsweek report.Newsweek coverage of AC/DC's PWR/UP pop-ups

North American stadium dates and cities

The North American leg of AC/DC's Power Up tour is scheduled to start on July 11 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and run through September 29 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Newsweek tour details The band are booked into large outdoor venues, continuing a stadium-level presentation that matches their long-standing reputation as a major live draw.

The run includes multiple key U.S. cities, with shows set for markets across the East Coast, Midwest and South, alongside Canadian dates that keep the tour’s scope continental.Newsweek overview of North American routing Ticketing is handled through major primary platforms and local promoters, reflecting the high demand expected for this return to full-scale touring.

PWR/UP pop-ups as fan hubs

For the 2026 stadium schedule, AC/DC will add branded PWR/UP pop-up spaces in each tour city, creating dedicated hubs for fans around show dates. These events are designed as gathering points and merchandising centers ahead of and around the concerts.

According to the Newsweek report, the pop-ups are intended to give fans a place to congregate, "get PWRD/UP" and mark the experience of seeing one of rock’s most enduring live acts. They extend the aesthetic of the Power Up campaign beyond the stadium itself into the city environment, adding another layer to the touring footprint.

The sound of the Power Up era

AC/DC’s touring is built around material from their seventeenth studio album Power Up, released in November 2020 as a tribute to late guitarist Malcolm Young. The record sticks to the band’s hard rock template: driving riffs, straight-ahead rhythms and call-and-response hooks.

Produced by Brendan O'Brien, Power Up uses a tight, compressed guitar sound and punchy drums that translate directly to stadium settings. Songs like Shot In The Dark and Realize sit comfortably alongside back-catalog staples, supporting a setlist where new work reinforces the established AC/DC live identity.

Where AC/DC stand now

AC/DC’s next confirmed live date on the North American Power Up tour is July 11, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina, starting a stadium run that stretches through September 29, 2026 in Philadelphia.

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), Power Up (2020), Let There Be Rock (1977)
• Current album/single: Power Up, released November 13, 2020
• Charts / certifications: Power Up debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in November 2020, and Back in Black is certified RIAA Diamond in the U.S.
• Next live date: July 11, 2026 - Charlotte, North Carolina, stadium show on the North American Power Up tour

Frequently asked questions about AC/DC

When does AC/DC’s North American Power Up tour start?
The North American stadium leg of AC/DC’s Power Up tour is scheduled to begin on July 11, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina, before visiting other major U.S. and Canadian cities through late September.

Will every AC/DC North American date feature a PWR/UP pop-up?
According to Newsweek, AC/DC plan to host official PWR/UP pop-up events in every city on their 2026 North American stadium tour, giving fans a dedicated space to gather and engage around each concert.

Which album anchors AC/DC’s current tour setlist?
The current touring cycle centers on the studio album Power Up, released in November 2020 and produced by Brendan O'Brien, with new material integrated alongside classic tracks like Back in Black and Highway to Hell.

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