The Foo Fighters are set to rock again. After a quiet 2025, where they performed just nine shows so far, the band is gearing up for its “Take Cover Tour.” They’ll be hitting stadiums across North America, with special guests like Queens of the Stone Age, Mannequin Pussy, and Gouge Away in August and September of 2026.
However, it looks like they’ll skip summer shows in New York, with their closest performance being on August 13 in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field.
Dave Grohl mentioned in a recent press statement, “Returning to the San Luis Obispo stage reminded us why we cherish this band. We’ve reached 30 years of songs, reuniting and reconnecting with our amazing fans. Our core strength lies with them.” He seemed pretty enthusiastic about their journey ahead.
Before announcing the tour, the band dropped two singles: “Today’s Song” in July and “Asking For A Friend” in October. There’s been no word on a new album yet, but Grohl hinted that “Asking For A Friend” is just one of many tracks on the way.
Fans can snag tickets for the Foo Fighters’ shows in the U.S. and Canada starting Friday, October 31st. Just a heads-up: ticket prices can vary greatly depending on demand.
Foo Fighters tour schedule 2026
Check out all the tour dates and venues:
- August 4 – Rogers Stadium, Toronto, Ontario
- August 6 – Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
- August 8 – Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- August 10 – Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, Ohio
- August 13 – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- August 15 – Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
- August 17 – Nationals Park, Washington, DC
- September 12 – Fargo Dome, Fargo, North Dakota
- September 15 – Mosaic Stadium, Regina, Saskatchewan
- September 17 – Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta
- September 20 – BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia
- September 26 – Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada
Foo Fighters setlist
Recently, the band performed at Glion Arena in Kobe, Japan, on October 10, 2025. Here’s a glimpse of their setlist:
- “Enough Space”
- “All My Life”
- “Rope”
- “Pretender”
- “These Are the Times”
- “La Dee Da”
- “These Days”
- “Walk”
- “My Hero”
- “Learn to Fly”
- “This Is a Phone Call”
- “Not My Son”
- “The Sky Is a Neighborhood”
- “Shame, Shame”
- “Big Me”
- “Monkey Wrench”
- “Aurora”
- “Breakout” (first time since 2002)
- “Best of You”
- “I’m Exhausted”
- “Forever”
Foo Fighters new songs
This year, they’ve released two singles. “Today’s Song” starts off contemplative and builds to an intense finish. As for the 2025 shows, they haven’t integrated any new tracks yet, but it will be interesting to see if these songs make the cut for the 2026 setlist.
The other single, “Asking For A Friend,” features Grohl’s powerful vocals paired with a heavy instrumental breakdown, making it a track you’ll likely keep on repeat.
Foo Fighters special guests
Each concert on this tour will feature special guests from the alternative rock scene. Here are some highlights of the bands joining them:
- Queens of the Stone Age: “Nobody Knows”
- Mannequin Pussy: “Romantic”
- Gouge Away: “Ghost”
Queens of the Stone Age are currently on their tour supporting their new EP, “Catacombs.” Reviews of their performances have noted their lasting impact, even if you might not feel the urge to rock out.
Foo Fighters band members
There were some changes behind the scenes. After bringing in Josh Freese to replace the late Taylor Hawkins, they later had to let him go due to an injury, and Ilan Rubin, a seasoned drummer from Nine Inch Nails, will take over.
As for the lineup, it remains strong with Dave Grohl on lead vocals, Pat Smear on guitar, Chris Shiflett on guitar, Nate Mendel on bass, Rami Jaffee on keyboards, and now Ilan Rubin on drums.
Dave Grohl controversy
In September 2024, Grohl’s personal life made headlines when it was revealed that he had fathered three children outside of his marriage. He stated he loves his wife and is committed to mending their relationship, which has been challenging but essential for their family.
His wife, Jordyn Blum, confirmed months later that she has forgiven him and they are working on restoring trust and their family unit.
Huge rockers touring in 2025-26
The next couple of years promise a lineup of major rock acts. Here are a few you won’t want to miss:
- Paul McCartney
- My Chemical Romance
- Hurry
- Robert Plant
- Format
Rock on with these incredible artists as they take the stage in 2025 and 2026. Find out who else is touring and plan your concert outings accordingly.
