Korn - Summer 2026 Tour Dates Confirmed Worldwide
Published on 06/25/2026 at 14:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Korn stay firmly in the live circuit in 2026. The band are booked for a run of European and UK festivals and headline dates through June and August, according to current listings on major festival and ticketing platforms.
Where Korn play live in 2026
The clearest anchor for Korn's current activity is their summer 2026 festival calendar. As of late June, the band are billed for several major European rock festivals, including dates in Germany, the UK and Scandinavia, per festival and ticket outlets.
These shows extend the group's long-running presence on the global touring market rather than marking a separate album campaign. Korn continue to work off their recent catalog, bringing a mix of classics and newer cuts to these multi-artist bills.
The cultural place of Korn's live shows
Korn's presence on European rock and metal festival lineups reflects their sustained cultural weight in heavy music. The band helped define late-1990s nu-metal, and festival programmers still treat their name as a reliable draw for multiday events.
For U.S. fans, this summer's routing underlines how strongly the band trade on an international fan base. While current listings emphasize Europe, Korn's stateside touring history and streaming numbers mean American dates remain a realistic expectation once the next cycle is locked.
All news and background on Korn
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The musical core of Korn
Korn operate at the intersection of heavy metal, alternative rock and industrial textures. Since their mid-1990s breakthrough, they have relied on seven-string guitar riffs, down-tuned bass and Jonathan Davis's blend of melodic hooks and harsh vocal outbursts.
Where the band stands now
Korn are currently active on the festival circuit with further live appearances expected, but with no newly announced dedicated U.S. tour date listed on major ticketing platforms as of late June 2026.
Korn at a glance
- Act: Korn
- Genre: Nu-metal, alternative metal
- Origin: Bakersfield, California, USA
- Active since: 1993
- Lineup: Jonathan Davis (vocals), James 'Munky' Shaffer (guitar), Brian 'Head' Welch (guitar), Reginald 'Fieldy' Arvizu (bass), Ray Luzier (drums)
- Key works: Korn (1994), Follow the Leader (1998), Issues (1999), Requiem (2022)
- Current album/single: Requiem, released February 4, 2022
- Charts / certifications: Multiple albums in the Billboard 200 top 10, including Follow the Leader reaching No. 1 in August 1998.
- Next live date: currently with no announced live date
Frequently asked questions about Korn
When did Korn release their latest studio album?
Korn released their most recent studio album Requiem on February 4, 2022, extending their catalog of full-length releases into a fourth decade.
What genre label best fits Korn's sound?
Korn are most often associated with nu-metal, a hybrid of heavy metal, hip-hop rhythms and alternative rock, though their later work also leans into industrial and atmospheric elements.
Which Korn album topped the Billboard 200?
Follow the Leader debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in August 1998, marking the band's commercial peak in the late-1990s U.S. rock market.
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