Muse announces North American 2026 tour: Dates, locations and tickets

If you've ever stood in an amphitheater crowd while Matt Bellamy's guitar riffs cut through the night air and lasers light up the sky, you know Muse don't do ordinary live shows. With a career built on arena-sized hooks, sci-fi theatrics and one of rock's most ambitious stage productions, the trio has spent decades turning concerts into full-scale spectacles. This summer, Muse are bringing that experience back across North America in support of their forthcoming album, The WOW! Signal.

"The Wow! Signal Tour" will visit amphitheaters, arenas and festivals across the U.S. and Canada in July and August 2026. The run includes festival appearances at Summerfest in Milwaukee and Festival d'été de Québec, along with headline dates in cities including St. Louis, Toronto, Dallas, Austin and Los Angeles. Bloc Party and Portugal. The Man are set to appear on select dates, while The Temper Trap joins throughout the tour.

Muse’s new album, The WOW! Signal, arrives June 26, 2026. The project marks the band’s 10th studio album and was introduced by the lead single “Be With You.” Its title references the famous 1977 “Wow!” signal, a 72-second radio burst that has long fascinated astronomers and science fans alike.

Muse's "The Wow! Signal Tour" North American 2026 dates

Below is the full list of confirmed North American dates for "The Wow! Signal Tour," including two festival appearances.

When is the presale for Muse's tour?

Tickets for Muse’s 2026 North American tour are scheduled to roll out in phases. Artist presale begins Tuesday, March 31 at 12:00 p.m. local time, with sign-up for presale access available through Muse’s official website until Thursday, April 2 at 11:59 p.m. local time. A Live Nation presale for select dates begins Wednesday, April 1 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

When do Muse tour tickets go on sale?

General public ticket sales begin Friday, April 3 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Once tickets are live, fans can compare available listings on SeatGeek and sort by price, section or Deal Score to find the best fit.

Who is opening for Muse on this tour?

The support lineup for "The Wow! Signal Tour" rotates across the run, with different artists appearing depending on the date.

• Bloc Party: The British indie rock veterans known for 'Banquet' and 'Helicopter' join on select July dates, bringing their angular post-punk energy as a fitting warm-up for Muse's amphitheater-scale sound.

• Portugal. The Man: The Grammy-winning group behind 'Feel It Still' takes over main support duties for select August dates, adding psychedelic rock textures to the lineup.

• The Temper Trap: The Australian alternative act famous for 'Sweet Disposition' supports on every single date of the tour, anchoring the bill from start to finish.

This three-act rotation means you're getting a full evening of world-class alternative and indie rock regardless of which Muse show you choose.

When does Muse's tour start?

"The Wow! Signal Tour" begins with a headlining festival appearance at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday, July 2. The official headline tour then launches on Sunday, July 5 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, Missouri with Bloc Party and The Temper Trap.

When does Muse's tour end?

The final stop on "The Wow! Signal Tour" is Monday, August 31 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California. Closing out the run at one of the most iconic outdoor venues in the world, this finale with Portugal. The Man and The Temper Trap is shaping up to be a memorable night under the stars.

What to expect at Muse's tour

Muse are widely recognized as one of the best live bands in the world, and this amphitheater run is built to deliver a spectacular outdoor experience. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Production: Elaborate lighting rigs, lasers, LED screens and pyrotechnics scaled for the amphitheater format. Muse consistently pushes the boundaries of live rock production, and the outdoor setting adds another dimension to their visual spectacle.

• Setlist: Recent shows have featured a mix of classics like 'Uprising,' 'Starlight,' 'Knights of Cydonia,' 'Supermassive Black Hole,' 'Plug In Baby,' 'Hysteria' and 'Time Is Running Out.' New tracks from The Wow! Signal — including lead singles 'Be With You' and 'Unravelling' — will likely feature prominently alongside deep cuts.

• Runtime: Muse typically performs 90 to 120 minutes for headline sets, with encores being a standard part of the show.

Arriving early gives you time to catch the full opener lineup and browse the merch tables before the headliner takes the stage.

How to get Muse tour tickets on SeatGeek

With 26 dates spanning coast to coast and a setlist built to showcase both The Wow! Signal and two decades of hits, "The Wow! Signal Tour" is the kind of summer amphitheater run where the energy hits different under an open sky. Here's how to lock in your spot on SeatGeek:

1. Search for Muse in the SeatGeek app or website, and select the date and venue that works for you. 2. See full prices upfront for all Muse tickets with SeatGeek's all-in pricing — the price you see is the price you pay, with no surprise fees at checkout. 3. Filter by price, section or Deal Score to find the best value seats for your budget. Deal Score rates every listing from 1 to 10 based on value relative to comparable seats, so you know whether you're getting a fair deal on that pavilion seat or lawn ticket. 4. Check out quickly and securely with encrypted checkout and saved payment options. 5. Access your Muse tickets instantly in the SeatGeek app, ready for seamless entry on show night.

So are you ready to watch Matt Bellamy shred under the summer sky? After all, if the universe really did send us a signal back in 1977, Muse might just be the band loud enough to answer it.