Punk legends Descendents and UK folk-punk icon Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls are teaming up for an 18-city co-headline tour across the U.S. in early 2026. Promoted by Live Nation, the run kicks off on Friday, February 13 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids, MI, before making stops in Pittsburgh, Orlando, Houston, Anaheim, and more, concluding on Sunday, March 15 at The Salt Shed Indoors in Chicago, IL. Fans can also look forward to special guest NOBRO joining both bands on most dates.

Tickets will be available through LiveNation.com, with presales starting Tuesday, November 4 at 12pm ET and the general on-sale Friday, November 7 at 10am local time.

The tour promises a blend of punk energy and storytelling mastery. Descendents, who first emerged from the Southern California pop-punk scene in 1978, helped define a genre that has endured for decades. The band — Milo Aukerman (vocals), Bill Stevenson (drums), Stephen Egerton (guitar), and Karl Alvarez (bass) — will be performing classics from their career-spanning catalogue, from Suburban Home and Silly Girl to I’m the One and Without Love.

Adding a rare twist, the tour will also feature songs from 9th & Walnut, a “lost album” quietly recorded in 2002 by the MGTC lineup including Tony Lombardo on bass and Frank Navetta on guitar. Singles like Baby Doncha Know and Nightage will give fans a fresh glimpse into the band’s archival material, performed live for the first time in years.

Meanwhile, Frank Turner, one of the UK’s most successful singer-songwriters, brings his own brand of passionate folk-punk to the tour. Turner released his tenth studio album, Undefeated, in May 2024, which debuted at #3 in the Official UK Album Chart and #1 in the Independent Album Chart. His previous album, FTHC, marked his first #1 album, adding to a career that has seen over a million albums sold worldwide, with three gold-certified albums and one silver.

Turner has become a relentless touring force since his first solo show in 2004. In February 2025, he played his 3000th show at Alexandra Palace, London, which sold out within 24 hours. From tiny clubs to stadiums, Turner has performed nearly every major UK venue, including the O2 Arena and Wembley Arena, and even appeared at the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony. Internationally, he has headlined across Europe and North America and completed a 50 States in 50 Days U.S. tour in 2022 — becoming the first non-American to do so.

Fans attending this co-headline tour can expect a mix of blistering punk riffs, melodic hooks, and heartfelt storytelling. NOBRO’s high-energy performances will round out the shows, ensuring each night is packed with music for both long-time fans and newcomers.

2026 TOUR DATES: 

Fri Feb 13 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Sat Feb 14 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland

Sun Feb 15 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center

Tue Feb 17 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens

Thu Feb 19 – Wallingford, CT – Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Fri Feb 20 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall

Sat Feb 21 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte

Mon Feb 23 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues Orlando^

Tue Feb 24 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live

Thu Feb 26 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues New Orleans

Fri Feb 27 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston

Sat Feb 28 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre

Mon Mar 02 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion

Wed Mar 04 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre

Fri Mar 06 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim

Fri Mar 13 – Omaha, NE – SteelHouse Omaha

Sat Mar 14 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre

Sun Mar 15 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed Indoors

Author: Adam Bailey

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