AC/ DC - Power Up Tour brings stadium rock to the Americas in 2026
Published on 08/22/2026 at 20:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
AC/DC are back on the road in a big way in 2026. According to an official tour announcement for the Power Up Tour, the band will play 21 stadium shows across South and North America between February and late September 2026, including major stops in São Paulo, Mexico City, Atlanta and Torontoofficial AC/DC tour announcement.
Power Up Tour 2026 - full stadium run across the Americas
The 2026 leg of AC/DC's Power Up Tour begins on February 24, 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil at Estádio do MorumBIS and continues with further South American shows in Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBusiness Insider tour schedule.
After the early dates in Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Mexico City, the band moves to North America in July. They are scheduled for stadium shows in Charlotte, Columbus, Madison, San Antonio, Denver, Las Vegas and Santa Clara before heading to Edmonton and Vancouver in August.
Key North American dates and ticket situation
From late August through late September 2026, AC/DC focus on the eastern half of the continent. Confirmed dates include August 27 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, August 31 at NRG Stadium in Houston, September 4 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend and September 8 at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louisticketing guide with schedule.
The final stretch of the tour hits Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal on September 12, Rogers Stadium in Toronto on September 16, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on September 25 and Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on September 29, 2026. Major primary ticket platforms list these shows with remaining inventory and dynamic pricing by city.
AC/DC tour dates, charts and background in one place
Fans who want to dive deeper into AC/DC's touring history, chart performance and classic albums can find further coverage and updates in our archive and on official band channels.
The sound and legacy behind Power Up
Power Up, released in November 2020, was AC/DC's seventeenth studio album and marked their first full-length release with the reunited classic lineup featuring Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Cliff Williams and Phil Rudd. It reached number one in 21 countries, underscoring the band's enduring global appeal.
Musically, the album sticks closely to AC/DC's signature blend of hard rock riffs, bluesy swagger and chant-like choruses. Songs like Shot in the Dark, Realize and Through the Mists of Time translate well to large stadium stages, where the band are known for high-volume guitar tone, tight rhythm and minimal visual distractions beyond their trademark lighting and cannons.
Where AC/DC stand in 2026
As of August 22, 2026, AC/DC's next confirmed live date is August 27, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by Houston, South Bend, St. Louis, Montreal, Toronto, East Rutherford and Philadelphia through September 29, 2026.
AC/DC at a glance
- Act: AC/DC
- Genre: Hard rock / classic rock
- Origin: Sydney, Australia
- Active since: 1973
- Lineup: Brian Johnson (vocals), Angus Young (lead guitar), Stevie Young (rhythm guitar), Cliff Williams (bass), Phil Rudd (drums)
- Label: Columbia Records / Albert Productions
- Key works: Highway to Hell (1979), Back in Black (1980), For Those About to Rock (1981), Power Up (2020)
- Current album/single: Power Up, released November 13, 2020
- Charts / certifications: Back in Black has re-entered the Billboard 200 at No. 167 in July 2026 and has spent 645 weeks on the chart; Thunderstruck continues to reach No. 1 on rock digital sales charts and appears on multiple Billboard and UK rock listings.
- Next live date: August 27, 2026, Atlanta, GA, Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Frequently asked questions about AC/DC
When does AC/DC's Power Up Tour 2026 start and end?
The 2026 leg starts on February 24, 2026 at Estádio do MorumBIS in São Paulo, Brazil and runs through September 29, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Will AC/DC play any shows in Germany in 2026?
The 2026 Power Up Tour leg announced so far focuses on South and North American stadiums; recent listing and promoter information highlight dates in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, the United States and Canada.
Which classic AC/DC songs are likely to feature on the 2026 tour setlists?
Recent reports from the tour's opening shows indicate that staples like Highway to Hell, Back in Black, Thunderstruck, You Shook Me All Night Long and For Those About to Rock are once again central to the set.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. Sources are linked in the text. Dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice; we welcome correction hints via the editorial contact on our imprint/contact page.
