RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS × FOO FIGHTERS UNLEASH EXPLOSIVE 2026 WORLD TOUR — FULL LIST OF DATES AND CITIES REVEALED
By Rock Pulse Global News | November 2025
The unthinkable has just become reality — two of the biggest names in modern rock, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters, have joined forces to deliver what is already being hailed as the most monumental co-headlining tour of the decade. Titled “Rock Resurrection 2026”, the historic collaboration will span five continents, more than 50 cities, and bring together millions of fans who have waited decades to witness this kind of musical explosion.
This is more than a concert tour — it’s a generational summit of sound, energy, and legacy. Both bands, each giants in their own right, have shaped the rock landscape for over three decades. Now, for the first time ever, they will share the same stage night after night, trading riffs, raw emotion, and timeless anthems in what promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music, brotherhood, and survival.
A LONG-AWAITED UNION OF TITANS
Rumors of a possible Red Hot Chili Peppers × Foo Fighters collaboration had been swirling for years, often dismissed as wishful thinking among fans. But in a joint announcement made simultaneously on both bands’ official social media channels, those rumors became reality.
The announcement came in the form of a cinematic teaser posted on YouTube and Instagram titled “Two Fires, One Flame”. The video featured split-screen footage — Anthony Kiedis running through the streets of Los Angeles, and Dave Grohl behind the wheel of a tour van — before the screen merged, erupting into a fiery montage of both bands performing under flashing lights and roaring crowds. The final frame read:
“2026 — The World Will Burn Brighter Together.”
The internet went into immediate meltdown. Within hours, hashtags like #RHCPxFooFighters, #RockResurrection2026, and #LegendsUnited trended globally, with fans calling it “the ultimate rock dream come true.”
TOUR DATES AND CITIES REVEALED
The Rock Resurrection 2026 World Tour will officially kick off on March 21, 2026, in Auckland, New Zealand, before moving through Australia, Asia, Europe, South America, and North America, concluding with a monumental finale in Los Angeles on November 14, 2026.
Here’s the full list of officially confirmed tour dates and cities:
OCEANIA LEG (March – April 2026)
- March 21 – Auckland, New Zealand (Eden Park)
- March 25 – Sydney, Australia (Accor Stadium)
- March 29 – Melbourne, Australia (Marvel Stadium)
- April 2 – Brisbane, Australia (Suncorp Stadium)
- April 6 – Perth, Australia (Optus Stadium)
ASIA LEG (April – May 2026)
- April 12 – Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
- April 16 – Seoul, South Korea (Gocheok Sky Dome)
- April 21 – Bangkok, Thailand (Rajamangala Stadium)
- April 26 – Singapore (National Stadium)
- May 2 – Manila, Philippines (Philippine Arena)
EUROPE LEG (May – July 2026)
- May 15 – London, UK (Wembley Stadium)
- May 19 – Manchester, UK (Etihad Stadium)
- May 25 – Paris, France (Stade de France)
- May 30 – Berlin, Germany (Olympiastadion)
- June 4 – Amsterdam, Netherlands (Johan Cruijff Arena)
- June 10 – Rome, Italy (Stadio Olimpico)
- June 16 – Madrid, Spain (Cívitas Metropolitano)
- June 22 – Stockholm, Sweden (Friends Arena)
- July 1 – Dublin, Ireland (Aviva Stadium)
SOUTH AMERICA LEG (August 2026)
- August 5 – São Paulo, Brazil (Allianz Parque)
- August 9 – Buenos Aires, Argentina (River Plate Stadium)
- August 14 – Santiago, Chile (Estadio Nacional)
- August 20 – Bogotá, Colombia (Estadio El Campín)
NORTH AMERICA LEG (September – November 2026)
- September 3 – Toronto, Canada (Rogers Centre)
- September 7 – New York City, USA (MetLife Stadium)
- September 11 – Boston, USA (Gillette Stadium)
- September 16 – Washington D.C. (FedExField)
- September 20 – Chicago, USA (Soldier Field)
- September 27 – Denver, USA (Empower Field)
- October 2 – Dallas, USA (AT&T Stadium)
- October 7 – Atlanta, USA (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
- October 12 – Miami, USA (Hard Rock Stadium)
- October 20 – Seattle, USA (Lumen Field)
- October 26 – San Francisco, USA (Levi’s Stadium)
- November 1 – Las Vegas, USA (Allegiant Stadium)
- November 14 – Los Angeles, USA (SoFi Stadium) – Final Show
THE VISION BEHIND THE TOUR
Speaking to Rolling Stone, Dave Grohl described the collaboration as “a celebration of friendship and firepower.”
“We’ve crossed paths for decades — same festivals, same radio charts, sometimes even the same producers,” Grohl said. “But we never hit the road together. The time felt right. Rock needs a massive jolt of unity and energy again — and who better than us and the Chili Peppers to bring that back?”
Anthony Kiedis echoed Grohl’s sentiment in an interview with NME:
“Both bands came from pure chaos, love, and rhythm. We’ve seen highs, we’ve seen heartbreak, and through it all, the music kept us alive. This tour is not just a concert — it’s a living, breathing organism of everything rock stands for.”
WHAT FANS CAN EXPECT
According to inside sources, both bands are planning two-hour headline sets each night, with a joint encore performance to close every show — a moment that’s expected to feature collaborative renditions of Foo Fighters’ “Everlong” and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Under the Bridge.”
Visual production will be handled by Moment Factory, the same creative team behind Coldplay’s and U2’s recent tours. Fans can expect massive LED backdrops, multi-level stages, pyrotechnics, and immersive 360° soundscapes.
Beyond the visuals, the music itself is being described as “alive with improvisation.” Flea hinted that both bands might swap members for select songs, teasing:
“You might see me slapping bass with the Foo Fighters one night, or maybe Chad Smith behind Grohl’s guitar solos. Anything’s possible. This isn’t a traditional tour — it’s an explosion of collaboration.”
TICKET SALES AND FAN ACCESS
Tickets for the Rock Resurrection 2026 World Tour will go on sale starting Friday, November 15, 2025, at 10 AM local time in each region. Pre-sale access will be granted to both bands’ fan club members on November 12.
VIP packages will include soundcheck access, limited-edition tour posters, and exclusive commemorative merchandise designed jointly by the Foo Fighters’ creative team and RHCP’s longtime visual collaborator, Mark “Mr. Cartoon” Machado.
Given the scale and hype of this announcement, industry experts predict that the tour will sell out within hours, potentially rivaling the record-breaking ticket rush of U2’s “360° Tour” and Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour.”
A CELEBRATION OF RESILIENCE AND LEGACY
For both bands, this tour marks a new chapter in their shared story of endurance.
Foo Fighters, who have navigated through triumph and tragedy — most notably the heartbreaking loss of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022 — continue to stand tall, led by Grohl’s unbreakable spirit and the addition of Josh Freese behind the drums.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, meanwhile, are celebrating over 40 years of funk-infused rock rebellion, still featuring the iconic lineup of Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and the ever-mystical John Frusciante.
Together, their combined energy represents the very essence of rock’s evolution — from the sweat-soaked clubs of Los Angeles to the world’s largest stadiums.
A NEW ERA OF ROCK BEGINS
The Rock Resurrection 2026 Tour isn’t just another chapter in the story of two legendary bands — it’s a rallying cry for a new generation of fans who crave authenticity, emotion, and unfiltered sound in a digital age often dominated by manufactured hits.
In a world that’s constantly changing, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters remind us of something simple yet powerful:
real music never dies — it evolves, it grows, and it brings people together.
As the countdown to March 2026 begins, one thing is certain — when these two giants hit the stage, the world will feel it.
Get ready. Rock’s greatest resurrection is coming.
