AC/ DC - Power Up Tour rolls across the Americas in 2026
Published on 08/21/2026 at 11:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
AC/DC keep their touring momentum going with the 2026 leg of their Power Up stadium run. According to an official tour update on the band’s website, the Power Up Tour continues next year with 21 confirmed dates across South and North America.
Power Up Tour 2026 – the new stadium run
The 2026 leg of AC/DC’s Power Up Tour is built around large outdoor and stadium shows, starting in Brazil and moving through Chile, Argentina and Mexico before heading to North America. An official tour announcement details dates from February 24, 2026 in São Paulo’s Estádio do MorumBIS through September 29, 2026 at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.AC/DC Power Up Tour update
For South America, AC/DC are scheduled for São Paulo at Estádio do MorumBIS on February 24, Santiago’s Parque Estadio Nacional on March 11, Buenos Aires’ Estadio River Plate on March 23 and Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros on April 7. These shows extend the band’s long tradition of playing to massive crowds in Latin American football stadiums.
North American dates and German chart context
The North American part of the run begins on July 11, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, and includes major stops such as Ohio Stadium in Columbus on July 15, Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on July 19, Alamodome in San Antonio on July 24 and Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on July 28. A detailed schedule compiled by touring and ticketing outlets shows a total of 21 stadium dates through late September 2026.North and South America tour list
After Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on August 1 and Levi’s Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area on August 5, the tour moves to Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on August 9 and BC Place in Vancouver on August 13. Later dates include Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on August 27, NRG Stadium in Houston on August 31, Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend on September 4, The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis on September 8, 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.
Tour, charts and catalog overview for AC/DC
Fans who follow AC/DC’s Power Up Tour and chart history can find further coverage and background pieces on the band’s shows, releases and reception.
How Power Up is anchored in Germany
Although the 2026 leg focuses on the Americas, Power Up has a clear German anchor in AC/DC’s recent chart history. When the album was released, it entered Germany’s Official Album Charts at number one, marking the band’s sixth or seventh chart-topping album in the country according to chart reporting from GfK Entertainment and music press. This places AC/DC in a rare position among hard rock acts with multiple German number-ones.
Their broader catalog has also seen renewed German chart activity. In 2024, a wave of catalog reissues sent nine classic albums into the Official German Album Charts, led by Back In Black at number one and Highway To Hell at number two, making AC/DC the first act in years to occupy both top positions in the German album list at the same time. That dual-peak performance illustrates how the Power Up touring cycle rides on a catalog still strong in Germany’s streaming and physical sales era.
What the Power Up Tour means for AC/DC’s live legacy
The Power Up Tour extends a live legacy that goes back to the band’s late 1970s European and Australian runs. Today’s stadium shows build on that template but add modern production, with high-voltage lighting, video walls and a setlist that mixes Power Up songs like Shot in the Dark with core catalog staples such as Back In Black, Highway To Hell and Thunderstruck. The 2026 dates show that AC/DC still draw full-sized stadium audiences across continents.
In Germany, earlier dates on the Power Up cycle included shows at venues such as Messe Karlsruhe and large football arenas, reinforcing the band’s status as a regular stadium headliner in the country. When the tour moves back to Europe in later legs, German dates are likely to play a similar role, serving both local fans and international travelers who treat AC/DC’s shows as destination events.
Where the band stands now
As of August 21, 2026, the next confirmed AC/DC live date is September 4, 2026 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, followed by a run through St. Louis, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, East Rutherford and Philadelphia on the Power Up Tour’s North American leg.
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), The Razors Edge (1990), Power Up (2020)
- Current album/single: Power Up, released November 13, 2020
- Charts / certifications: Back In Black and Power Up both reached number one in the Official German Album Charts; Highway To Hell holds combined Gold and Platinum certifications in Germany.
- Next live date: September 4, 2026 – South Bend, Notre Dame Stadium
Frequently asked questions about AC/DC
When does AC/DC’s Power Up Tour 2026 start and end?
The 2026 leg starts on February 24, 2026 in São Paulo at Estádio do MorumBIS and runs through September 29, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, covering 21 stadium dates across South and North America.
How is AC/DC’s album Power Up connected to Germany?
Power Up debuted at number one on Germany’s Official Album Charts when it was released and sits alongside classics like Back In Black and Highway To Hell, which have also reached high positions and significant BVMI certifications in the German market.
Which major North American cities are on AC/DC’s 2026 tour route?
The Power Up Tour 2026 includes stadium shows in Charlotte, Columbus, Madison, San Antonio, Denver, Las Vegas, the San Francisco Bay Area, Edmonton, Vancouver, Atlanta, Houston, South Bend, St. Louis, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, East Rutherford and Philadelphia.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially checked. Sources are linked in the text. Dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice; correction notes can be sent via the editorial contact on our imprint/contact page.
