Swedish garage rock legends The Hives have announced their highly anticipated 2026 U.S. tour, bringing their explosive live show to the East Coast and Midwest with Australian punk rockers The Chats as support. Frontman “Howlin'” Pele Almqvist revealed the tour plans during a podcast appearance, confirming the band’s return following their successful Southwest and West Coast run in September 2025.
A Global Journey
Before hitting American stages in March 2026, The Hives will embark on an extensive international tour that begins in Europe in fall 2025 and includes a high-profile stint opening for My Chemical Romance across South America in early 2026. This globe-spanning itinerary demonstrates The Hives’ enduring appeal and their ability to command both headlining slots and prestigious support positions with equal success.
Complete 2025-2026 Tour Schedule
Fall 2025 – European Tour
October 2025:
- October 16 – Sentrume Scene, Oslo, Norway
- October 17 – Sentrume Scene, Oslo, Norway
- October 18 – KB Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark
- October 21 – Colombia Halle, Berlin, Germany
- October 24 – Zenith, Munich, Germany
- October 25 – Haus Auensee, Leipzig, Germany
- October 26 – Gasometer, Vienna, Austria
- October 28 – Xtra, Zurich, Switzerland
- October 29 – Alcatraz, Milan, Italy
- October 31 – Sant Jordi Club, Barcelona, Spain
November 2025:
- November 2 – Wizink, Madrid, Spain
- November 4 – Sagres Campo Pequeno, Lisbon, Portugal
- November 19 – Forest National, Brussels, Belgium
- November 20 – Le Zenith, Paris, France
- November 22 – AFAS, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- November 24 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff, UK
- November 26 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow, UK
- November 28 – Aviva Studios, Manchester, UK
- November 29 – Alexandra Palace, London, UK
December 2025:
- December 1 – Palladium, Cologne, Germany
- December 2 – Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt, Germany
- December 3 – Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany
- December 6 – Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
Early 2026 – South America with My Chemical Romance
January-February 2026:
- January 22 – Vive Claro, Bogotá, Colombia*
- January 25 – Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru*
- January 28 – Estadio Bicentenario, Santiago, Chile*
- January 29 – Estadio Bicentenario, Santiago, Chile*
- February 1 – Estadio Huracán, Buenos Aires, Argentina*
- February 5 – Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil*
- February 6 – Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil*
- February 13 – Estadio GNP Seguros, Mexico City, Mexico*
- February 14 – Estadio GNP Seguros, Mexico City, Mexico*
*with My Chemical Romance
Spring 2026 – U.S. Headline Tour with The Chats
March 2026:
- March 13 – Brooklyn Bowl, Nashville, TN^
- March 14 – Orange Peel, Asheville, NC^
- March 16 – The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA^
- March 18 – Brooklyn Paramount, Brooklyn, NY^
- March 19 – Toad’s Place, New Haven, CT^
- March 20 – House of Blues, Boston, MA^
- March 22 – History, Toronto, ON^
- March 24 – The Fillmore, Detroit, MI^
- March 26 – The Salt Shed (Indoors), Chicago, IL^
^with The Chats
Expected Setlist
Based on The Hives’ September 25, 2025 performance at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, fans can expect an explosive setlist featuring classics and fan favorites:
Main Set:
- Enough Is Enough
- Walk Idiot Walk
- Rigor Mortis Radio
- Paint a Picture
- Main Offender
- Born a Rebel
- Stick Up
- Bogus Operandi
- Hate to Say I Told You So
- O.C.D.O.D.
- I’m Alive
- Here We Go Again
- Countdown to Shutdown
- Come On!
- Tick Tick Boom
Encore:
- Legalize Living
- Bigger Hole to Fill
- The Hives Forever Forever The Hives
The setlist showcases the band’s ability to blend high-energy hits with deep cuts, creating a relentless live experience that has made them legendary performers for over two decades.
The Perfect Pairing: The Hives and The Chats
The Chats, Australia’s premier punk rock export, make ideal touring partners for The Hives. Both bands share a commitment to raw, energetic garage rock delivered with attitude and precision. After the tour concludes, The Chats will head to California for an appearance at Coachella 2026, capping off what promises to be a landmark year for the Australian trio.
Tour Highlights
The U.S. leg strategically focuses on the East Coast and Midwest, complementing The Hives’ earlier West Coast appearances. Notable stops include:
- Brooklyn Paramount in New York City (March 18) – A historic venue that perfectly suits The Hives’ theatrical live show
- House of Blues Boston (March 20) – One of America’s most storied rock venues
- The Salt Shed Chicago (March 26) – A fitting finale in one of rock music’s most passionate cities
The nine-date run features intimate-to-mid-sized venues that allow for the kind of intense, up-close experiences that have made The Hives’ live shows legendary.
A Legacy of Live Excellence
Since emerging from Fagersta, Sweden in the 1990s, The Hives have built their reputation on incendiary live performances characterized by matching black-and-white suits, Pele Almqvist’s manic stage presence, and relentlessly energetic performances. Their 2000 compilation Veni Vidi Vicious and 2004’s Tyrannosaurus Hives established them as garage rock revivalists par excellence, spawning hits like “Hate to Say I Told You To” and “Walk Idiot Walk.”
The band’s commitment to showmanship and their refusal to compromise on energy levels—even decades into their career—has kept them relevant and in-demand across multiple generations of rock fans.
Ticket Information
Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday, October 17 at 10 AM local time.
Fans who missed The Hives’ recent West Coast performances can watch the Hollywood Palladium concert online through Veeps, offering a preview of the explosive energy they can expect from the 2026 tour.
With a comprehensive global tour schedule that spans Europe, South America, and North America, The Hives are proving once again why they remain one of rock’s most essential live acts. The combination of legendary venues, perfect supporting acts, and The Hives’ unmatched live intensity makes this tour unmissable for fans of pure, unadulterated rock and roll.