The band will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the tour
Mötley Crüe announces The Return of the Carnival of Sins, a major 2026 North American tour celebrating two milestones: the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking 2005-2006 Carnival of Sins Tour and the 45th anniversary of the band.
The run will bring Mötley Crüe’s high-impact live show — renowned for its explosive production, unforgettable visuals, and decades-spanning catalog — to fans across the U.S. and Canada next summer. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will stop in 33 cities across North America and feature performances by very special guests Tesla and Extreme.
When the Carnival of Sins Tour first hit the road in 2005, it wasn’t just a concert — it was a full-scale production that pushed the limits of live shows. It combined grit, humor, and high-voltage energy with elaborate staging and a sense of chaos that only Mötley Crüe could pull off. Two decades later, fans will have the chance to experience The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins as Mötley Crüe revisits one of the most memorable live tours of their storied career with a reimagined show and updated setlist.
“Bringing back the spirit of Carnival of Sins has been a blast, and we wanted to take it even further for its 20th anniversary. This new show is for the Crüeheads who’ve been with us through it all and for the new Crüeheads who didn’t get to experience Carnival of Sins last time around. Get ready — we’re coming your way and we can’t wait to see you next summer,” Mötley Crüe shares in a joint statement.
The general sale starts on Friday, November 21st at 9 am local time. VIP packages will be available for purchase starting on Wednesday, November 19th at 9 am local time.
Through the Mötley Crüe Giveback Initiative, $1 from every ticket will be donated to ASAP! (After School Arts Program), a cause close to the hearts of the band members. With federal grants to music programs in schools being cut, millions of children across the U.S. risk losing access to creative, life-changing education and experiences in the arts. ASAP!’s mission is to nurture resilient, empathetic young people through hands-on programs in music, art, writing, theater, and play.
Coinciding with the tour announcement, Mötley Crüe’s Theatre Of Pain 40th Anniversary Deluxe box set is out now. A must-have for fans and collectors alike, the box set features reimagined artwork, the newly remastered album on color vinyl, a never-before-released 1985 Long Beach live concert, rare demo recordings, and a 76-page hardcover book packed with never-before-seen photos and memories from Mötley Crüe’s Theatre of Pain era. This definitive set captures the raw energy and spirit of the band and is available only for a limited time.
Mötley Crüe The Return of the Carnival of Sins 2026 Tour Dates:
July 17 — Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
July 18 — Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
July 20 — Clarkson, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
July 22 — Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre
July 24 — Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion
July 25 — Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater
July 27 — Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
July 29 — Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
July 31 — Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug 1 — Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
Aug 3 — Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
Aug 12 — Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Aug 14 — West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Aug 15 — Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Aug 17 — Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
Aug 19 — St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Aug 21 — Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Aug 22 — Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Aug 24 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
Aug 25 — Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
Aug 27 — Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater
Aug 28 — Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
Sept 8 — Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater
Sept 10 — Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
Sept 11 — Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sept 13 — Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
Sept 16 — Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Sept 18 — Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sept 19 — Long Beach, CA @ Long Beach Amphitheater
Sept 21 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sept 23 — Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre
Sept 24 — Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater
Sept 26 — Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater
