Guns N’ Roses kicked off their 2026 North American tour at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Thursday night, July 23rd, with a marathon 29-song set that gave fans their money’s worth. The outing — featuring various support from Public Enemy, Ice Cube, Pierce the Veil, and The Barbarians of California — extends through a September 19th show in Atlanta. GN’R kicked off the Raleigh show with “Welcome to the Jungle,” one of eight songs played from the band’s iconic debut album, Appetite for Destruction.
The setlist included a number of cover songs, including their own classic versions of Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” and Wings’ “Live and Let Die”, as well as The Damned’s “New Rose”, Velvet Revolver’s “Slither”, and Jimmy Webb’s “Wichita Lineman”. Additionally, GN’R rocked Black Sabbath’s “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” in tribute to Ozzy Osbourne (including Ozzy’s image projected on the video screens), a day after the one-year anniversary of the metal icon’s passing.
Tributes and Celebrations
The evening also happened to be Slash’s 61st birthday, and the guitarist was serenaded with “Happy Birthday” by the audience and the band. Public Enemy opened the Raleigh show, playing a 10-song set including classics like “Shut ‘Em Down,” “911 Is a Joke,” “Bring the Noise,” and “Fight the Power.”
Tickets for Guns N’ Roses’ remaining shows are available here (use the code CONSEQUENCE20 for 20% off a first-time purchase of $200 or more). Fans can expect a similar setlist to the one played in Raleigh, which included a range of hits and deep cuts from the band’s extensive catalog.
Setlist and Tour Details
The Guns N’ Roses setlist for the Raleigh show included: Welcome to the Jungle, Bad Obsession, Mr. Brownstone, It’s So Easy, Slither (Velvet Revolver cover), Hard Skool, Chinese Democracy, Live and Let Die (Wings cover), Yesterdays, Think About You, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (Black Sabbath cover), Estranged, Double Talkin’ Jive, Don’t Cry, You Could Be Mine, Nothin’, Rocket Queen, Wichita Lineman (Jimmy Webb cover), New Rose (The Damned cover), Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door (Bob Dylan cover), Happy Birthday to You (For Slash), Civil War, Atlas, The General, Slash Guitar Solo, Sweet Child o’ Mine, November Rain, Nightrain, and Paradise City.
In conclusion, Guns N’ Roses is back on the road and delivering high-energy performances that are not to be missed. With a setlist that spans their entire career and a range of special guests and tributes, fans are in for a treat. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see Guns N’ Roses live on their 2026 North American tour – get your tickets now and experience one of the most iconic rock bands of all time.
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