Oh boy, oh boy! Get ready for the most epic tour of 2026, folks! 🤩 Danny Elfman, the mastermind behind some of the most iconic film scores and a plethora of other musical endeavors, is hitting the road in support of his upcoming new album! I mean, who needs sleep when you can spend your nights rocking out to the genius that is Elfman? 😴
So, what’s the big deal, you ask? Well, let me tell you, this tour is going to be a wild ride. Elfman will be performing music from his entire career, including his forthcoming album, his 2021 album “Big Mess”, OINGO BOINGO, and even some of his famous film and television scores. Because, you know, who doesn’t want to hear the theme from “Batman” live? 🦇
The Band, The Music, The Magic
The band lineup is a veritable who’s who of musical greatness, featuring Nili Brosh (DETHKLOK) on guitar, Robin Finck (NINE INCH NAILS, GUNS N’ ROSES) on guitar, Josh Freese (NINE INCH NAILS, FOO FIGHTERS) on drums, and Matt McJunkins (A PERFECT CIRCLE, EAGLES OF DEATH METAL) on bass. I mean, can you imagine the sonic awesomeness that’s going to emanate from this collective of talented musicians? 🤯 It’s like a match made in heaven, or at the very least, a match made in a really cool, dark, and edgy recording studio.
And let’s not forget about the festivals! Elfman will be appearing at Shaky Knees, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock, because who doesn’t love a good festival? 🎉 I mean, it’s not like you’ll be able to see him in some intimate, quiet setting or anything. Nope, it’s going to be a full-on, ear-shattering, mind-blowing experience. So, you know, bring earplugs. Or don’t. We won’t judge you. 🤷♀️
Tickets, Tour Dates, and Other Important Stuff
Ticket presales start on July 8, and general sales begin on July 10, so mark those calendars, folks! 📅 You wouldn’t want to miss out on this opportunity to see a musical legend in action. And if you’re wondering when and where you can catch Elfman on tour, wonder no more! The dates are as follows:
Sept. 07 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
Sept. 09 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
Sept. 10 – Toronto, ON – History
Sept. 12 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sept. 14 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
Sept. 15 – New York, NY – SummerStage
Sept. 16 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia
Sept. 18 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Festival
Sept. 20 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
Oct. 3 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Oct. 4 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
So, there you have it. The Danny Elfman 2026 tour: because you clearly didn’t have anything better to do with your time and money. 😏 Just kidding, folks! This is going to be an amazing experience, and you won’t want to miss it. Trust us, your ears (and your sense of adventure) will thank you. 🎸
Chord F. Discord, the Beethoven of Buffoonery, is a self-taught expert in music who once claimed he could “play the kazoo in four languages.”
Born in Crescendo, Indiana, Chord’s first brush with fame came when he accidentally entered a yodeling contest thinking it was a pie-eating competition—and won both categories.
Chord F. Discord: proving that laughter, much like a poorly tuned ukulele, is truly universal.
