The Official 2026 Tour Rumor Thread

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  • JG242853
    JG242853 Posts: 448
    steven87 said:
    JG242853 said:
    Money is still on Ohana 2026 as their first show back with new drummer.  
    This is what I’ve been thinking for a while as well. Debut the new drummer at Ohana, and then play a spring tour in ‘27. But who knows?
    Yea something like that is my guess too. 
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  • Shaindli1
    Shaindli1 Worcester, MA Posts: 3,512
    I'll take anything at this point: PJ tour, festivals, one-off, residency; Earthlings; Mike solo.

    Just give me something! 
    #Grievance2025 
  • kmcmanus
    kmcmanus Posts: 930
    Zen23 said:
    Is this a Dark Matter worship thread or is it about tour rumors? For readers interested in tour rumors, it's starting to get tiresome.
    There are no rumors right now dude. That’s why we’re bored and discussing DM
  • Spartanacus
    Spartanacus Oviedo, FL Posts: 949
    Pearl Jam has played at least one show/set every year but the two covid years.  You know they aren't going to break the non covid streak, even with drummer questions.  So what is everyone's best guess?  1 show/set, 4 shows, or 8 shows?  I don't see any more than 8, and it won't be happening before the Fall of 2026.  

    Come on PJ, I've got a new free bootleg code for one show in 2026 that's burning a hole in my digital pocket!
    208XXX (September 2000) - 21 Pearl Jam shows, 2 Eddie Vedder shows, 1 Temple Of The Dog show
    1998     - East Lansing & Auburn Hills; 2000 - Tampa & Noblesville; 2003 - Lexington & Noblesville;
    2006 - Cincinnati; 2007 - Chicago (Lollapalooza); 2008 - Ed in Milwaukee; 2009 - Chicago; 
    2010 - Noblesville; 2013 - San Diego & Los Angeles I & II; 2016 -TOTD in Los Angeles; 
    2017 - Ed in Dana Point (Ohana); 2021 - Dana Point (Ohana) I, II & III; 2022 - San Diego & Inglewood I & II;
    2025 - Hollywood I & II
  • Bunting10
    Bunting10 Massachusetts, USA Posts: 797
    Spartanacus said:
    Pearl Jam has played at least one show/set every year but the two covid years.  You know they aren't going to break the non covid streak, even with drummer questions.  So what is everyone's best guess?  1 show/set, 4 shows, or 8 shows?  I don't see any more than 8, and it won't be happening before the Fall of 2026.  

    Come on PJ, I've got a new free bootleg code for one show in 2026 that's burning a hole in my digital pocket!
    Spartanacus said:
    Pearl Jam has played at least one show/set every year but the two covid years.  You know they aren't going to break the non covid streak, even with drummer questions.  So what is everyone's best guess?  1 show/set, 4 shows, or 8 shows?  I don't see any more than 8, and it won't be happening before the Fall of 2026.  

    Come on PJ, I've got a new free bootleg code for one show in 2026 that's burning a hole in my digital pocket!
    Technically 2019 was pre covid and they didn’t have any shows ever scheduled that year. 2020 was definitely Covid caused as they cancelled that tour.  2021 was still Covid times but they still had the festivals in the fall.  

    With that all said, I think 2019 was definitely an outlier and they will play some sort of gig/s in 2026.  I’m thinking fall 2026. 
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    2000: Virginia Beach, VA (8/3), Saratoga Springs, NY (8/27), Mansfield, MA (8/29 and 8/30)
    2003: Albany, NY (4/29), Mansfield, MA (7/2 and 7/3), New York, NY (7/8 and 7/9)
    2006: Hartford, CT (5/23), Boston, MA (5/24 and 5/25)
    2009: Chicago, IL (8/23 and 8/24)
    2010: Boston, MA (5/17)
    2011: East Troy, WI (9/3 and 9/4)
    2013: Worcester, MA (10/15 and 10/16), Hartford, CT (10/25)
    2016: Boston, MA (8/5 and 8/7)
    2018: Boston, MA (9/2 and 9/4)
    2022: Camden, NJ (9/14)
    2024: Boston, MA (9/15 and 9/17)
  • DM282158
    DM282158 Beverly, MA Posts: 779
    2019 was also the year after the “forthcoming album” with Brendan O’Brien was supposed to drop that never did. 
    Boston '06
    Mansfield '08
    Hartford '10
    Worcester, Hartford '13
    Global Citizen, NY '15
  • raindog80
    raindog80 Reggio Emilia, Italy Posts: 1,228
    Bunting10 said:
    Spartanacus said:
    Pearl Jam has played at least one show/set every year but the two covid years.  You know they aren't going to break the non covid streak, even with drummer questions.  So what is everyone's best guess?  1 show/set, 4 shows, or 8 shows?  I don't see any more than 8, and it won't be happening before the Fall of 2026.  

    Come on PJ, I've got a new free bootleg code for one show in 2026 that's burning a hole in my digital pocket!
    Spartanacus said:
    Pearl Jam has played at least one show/set every year but the two covid years.  You know they aren't going to break the non covid streak, even with drummer questions.  So what is everyone's best guess?  1 show/set, 4 shows, or 8 shows?  I don't see any more than 8, and it won't be happening before the Fall of 2026.  

    Come on PJ, I've got a new free bootleg code for one show in 2026 that's burning a hole in my digital pocket!
    Technically 2019 was pre covid and they didn’t have any shows ever scheduled that year. 2020 was definitely Covid caused as they cancelled that tour.  2021 was still Covid times but they still had the festivals in the fall.  

    With that all said, I think 2019 was definitely an outlier and they will play some sort of gig/s in 2026.  I’m thinking fall 2026. 

    Don't forget 2017, except Rock and Roll Hall of Fame mini show, zero concerts in 2017. 
    "I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things" - Tom Waits
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  • raindog80
    raindog80 Reggio Emilia, Italy Posts: 1,228
    DM282158 said:
    2019 was also the year after the “forthcoming album” with Brendan O’Brien was supposed to drop that never did. 

    It was for mid/end of the 2018. Then, they scrapped the whole thing. 
    "I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things" - Tom Waits
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  • DM282158
    DM282158 Beverly, MA Posts: 779
    raindog80 said:
    DM282158 said:
    2019 was also the year after the “forthcoming album” with Brendan O’Brien was supposed to drop that never did. 

    It was for mid/end of the 2018. Then, they scrapped the whole thing. 
    Will always wish to have been a fly on the wall with that whole thing. 
    Boston '06
    Mansfield '08
    Hartford '10
    Worcester, Hartford '13
    Global Citizen, NY '15
  • RatherStarved
    RatherStarved Posts: 6,046
    In 2019 we didn’t have shows but we did have a very active and eventually accurate rumor thread that let us know about all the expected 2020 shows (which Covid later changed).  This year it has been totally radio silent since the Matt news.  Even the usual sources of rumors haven’t said anything.  As fans we are not owed anything but it would be nice to have a few crumbs.  
    PJ: 2013: London (ON); Buffalo; 2014: Cincinnati; 2016: Sunrise, Miami, Toronto 1-2, Wrigley 2; 2018: London (UK) 1, Milan, Padova, Sea 2, Wrigley 1-2, Fenway 1-2; 2021: SHN, Ohana, Ohana Encore 1-2; 2022: LA 1-2, Phx, Oak 1-2, Fresno, Copenhagen, Hyde Park 1-2; Quebec, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto; MSG, Camden, Nashville, Louisville, St. Louis, OKC; 2023: St. Paul 1-2, Chicago 1-2; Fort Worth 2; Austin 1-2; 2024:  Vancouver 1-2, LV 1-2, LA 1-2, Napa, Barcelona 1-2; Indy; Chicago 1-2; MSG 1-2; Philly 2; Boston 2; Ohana 1-2; 2025: FL 1-2, ATL 1-2, Nash 1-2, Pit 1-2.
     
    EV Solo: 2017 Louisville and Franklin, 2018 Ohana, 2019 Innings Fest, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Dublin and Ohana; 2021 Ohana Friday (from beach) and Saturday; 2022 Earthlings Newark; 2023 Innings Fest and Benoraya 1-2.

    Gutted:  London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 2023
  • huntersthompson
    huntersthompson Posts: 1,166
    iOnlyownMymind said:
    So...Something Special or Buckle Up?  Who's heard both?  I only got Buckle Up....and I'm good with that, haha. It was actually better live than I thought it would be though.
    Buckle Up....twice
    Something Special...zero
  • JG242853
    JG242853 Posts: 448
    DM282158 said:
    raindog80 said:
    DM282158 said:
    2019 was also the year after the “forthcoming album” with Brendan O’Brien was supposed to drop that never did. 

    It was for mid/end of the 2018. Then, they scrapped the whole thing. 
    Will always wish to have been a fly on the wall with that whole thing. 
    Hold up.  This is the first im hearing of a scrapped album from 2018.  Brendan OBrien was producing?? Anyone know more details on this? 

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  • Ryan
    Ryan Posts: 1,261
    RatherStarved said:
    In 2019 we didn’t have shows but we did have a very active and eventually accurate rumor thread that let us know about all the expected 2020 shows (which Covid later changed).  This year it has been totally radio silent since the Matt news.  Even the usual sources of rumors haven’t said anything.  As fans we are not owed anything but it would be nice to have a few crumbs.  
    Rumours for the spring 2020 tour didn’t really starts up into November or December 2019.
    Earlier that year they were rumoured to play the Woodstock anniversary thing that didn’t end up happening.  Other than that it was largely the same as what this thread is.
  • drfox
    drfox Posts: 1,584
    Spartanacus said:
    Pearl Jam has played at least one show/set every year but the two covid years.  You know they aren't going to break the non covid streak, even with drummer questions.  So what is everyone's best guess?  1 show/set, 4 shows, or 8 shows?  I don't see any more than 8, and it won't be happening before the Fall of 2026.  

    Come on PJ, I've got a new free bootleg code for one show in 2026 that's burning a hole in my digital pocket!
    I’m hoping they break their trend and do an Autumn Euro tour but in all honesty I would just be happy to see them play again no matter where they play. Weird that all the EV tour rumours amounted to nothing (Australia/US West Coast) 
  • drfox
    drfox Posts: 1,584
    JG242853 said:
    DM282158 said:
    raindog80 said:
    DM282158 said:
    2019 was also the year after the “forthcoming album” with Brendan O’Brien was supposed to drop that never did. 

    It was for mid/end of the 2018. Then, they scrapped the whole thing. 
    Will always wish to have been a fly on the wall with that whole thing. 
    Hold up.  This is the first im hearing of a scrapped album from 2018.  Brendan OBrien was producing?? Anyone know more details on this? 

    It was teased on the Can’t Deny Me single (from their “forthcoming album”). I don’t think it was entirely scrapped and I had seen mentioned somewhere that some of the songs eventually made Gigaton (River Cross, Quick Escape etc). Suppose we will find out eventually if the band ever does another b-side album. 
  • pjl44
    pjl44 Posts: 10,947
    RatherStarved said:
    In 2019 we didn’t have shows but we did have a very active and eventually accurate rumor thread that let us know about all the expected 2020 shows (which Covid later changed).  This year it has been totally radio silent since the Matt news.  Even the usual sources of rumors haven’t said anything.  As fans we are not owed anything but it would be nice to have a few crumbs.  
    Thing is sometimes they have given us crumbs ("big, bold, and free," "the forthcoming album") and it gets held against them when it doesn't come to fruition. To play shows they'd have to find a new musician for the first time in almost 30 years. Who knows where they even are on that. Anything could happen, but hard to have any expectations at all about updates.
  • JG242853
    JG242853 Posts: 448
    drfox said:
    JG242853 said:
    DM282158 said:
    raindog80 said:
    DM282158 said:
    2019 was also the year after the “forthcoming album” with Brendan O’Brien was supposed to drop that never did. 

    It was for mid/end of the 2018. Then, they scrapped the whole thing. 
    Will always wish to have been a fly on the wall with that whole thing. 
    Hold up.  This is the first im hearing of a scrapped album from 2018.  Brendan OBrien was producing?? Anyone know more details on this? 

    It was teased on the Can’t Deny Me single (from their “forthcoming album”). I don’t think it was entirely scrapped and I had seen mentioned somewhere that some of the songs eventually made Gigaton (River Cross, Quick Escape etc). Suppose we will find out eventually if the band ever does another b-side album. 
    Interesting... Thank you - We did hear River Cross at Ohana in 2017 and at the time we had no idea what it was, so that makes sense for that song.  

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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,546
    edited December 2025
    It a been what, since 2006 since their last us summer tour?   How about we do one of them in 2026.   
    Post edited by mcgruff10 on
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Shaindli1
    Shaindli1 Worcester, MA Posts: 3,512
    I am now pessimistic again about the prospects of anything PJ in 2026.

    Maybe EV.
    #Grievance2025 
  • DM282158
    DM282158 Beverly, MA Posts: 779
    I think they’ll do 2026 like 2023. 10 or so shows. Handful of cities, 2 shows each. Day off in between. The new routine. 

    Keep the machine going. Welcome Dave K back for the 4th quarter. Full PJ circle. 
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    Mansfield '08
    Hartford '10
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