Danny Elfman has confirmed dates for a North American fall tour, coming in support of a new, as-yet-unannounced studio album. The composer and rocker, who first rose to prominence as frontman of Oingo Boingo, kicks off the run September 7th at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom, with stops at Detroit’s Fox Theatre, Toronto’s History, Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway, New York’s SummerStage, Philadelphia’s The Met Philadelphia. Additionally, Elfman will appear at Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta, Louisville’s Louder Than Life Festival, and Aftershock Festival in Sacramento.
Danny Elfman will be joined on the road by an all-star live band featuring Nili Brosh on guitar (Dethklok), Robin Finck on guitar (Nine Inch Nails, Guns N’ Roses), Josh Freese on drums (Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters), and Matt McJunkins on bass (A Perfect Circle, Eagles of Death Metal).
Tour Details and Ticket Information
A presale for the newly announced dates begins Wednesday, July 8th at 10 a.m. local time, with the general on-sale following Friday, July 10th at 10 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster and DannyElfman.com.
Setlist and Music
The tour arrives ahead of Elfman’s first new album since 2021’s Big Mess. The setlists will pull from his new material alongside Big Mess, his Oingo Boingo catalog, and his broader solo work. For the outdoor concerts, audiences can also expect selections of iconic music from his film and television scores with the accompaniment of orchestra and choir.
Danny Elfman 2026 Tour Dates:
09/07 – Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom
09/09 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
09/10 – Toronto, ON @ History
09/12 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
09/14 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
09/15 – New York, NY @ SummerStage
09/16 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
09/18 – Atlanta, GA @ Shaky Knees Festival
09/20 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival
10/03 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
10/04 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival
In conclusion, Danny Elfman’s upcoming North American fall tour promises to be an exciting event, with a talented live band and a setlist that showcases his diverse range of music, from his Oingo Boingo days to his latest solo work and iconic film scores. Fans of Elfman’s music won’t want to miss this opportunity to see him perform live, and tickets are expected to sell quickly. With the presale and general on-sale dates announced, fans can start making plans to attend one of the shows on the tour.
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