W.A.S.P. extends ‘1984 To Headless’ 2026 tour
W.A.S.P. has announced ten European shows as part of the “1984 To Headless” 2026 tour, a run dedicated to the band’s first four albums. The concept focuses on selected material from their early catalogue, which will be performed live in a theatrical stage production designed to bring the era’s album imagery to life.
The band explains that the shows will combine music and visual spectacle in a way they have never attempted before, with the stage design reflecting the artwork of their classic records. The production is described as a one-time celebration of the group’s early legacy, intended to recreate the energy and impact of those formative years.
Frontman Blackie Lawless says, “It’s hard to express the genuine excitement I’m feeling in describing the ‘1984 To Headless’ tour. Playing those songs from those first four albums in a combined package like this is something we’ve never attempted before. In addition to the songs, the entire stage show will look like the album covers from those records will come alive right before your eyes. Complete with all the history and bombastic live presentations, this band has made it one of the great live bands in the theatrical rock world. When elements of those album covers start to come alive, right on the stage before the people, it’s gonna be something they’ll not soon forget.”
W.A.S.P. built its reputation in the mid 1980s with a provocative and theatrical approach to rock music. The band quickly became known for its controversial image and intense live performances, which led to both international attention and restrictions in certain regions.
Blackie Lawless has led the band since its formation as lead vocalist and primary songwriter, shaping its sound and visual identity. Over the years, the group has developed a strong legacy built on sold-out tours and a distinctive blend of shock rock and social commentary.
The band’s early impact began with its self-titled debut album, followed by “The Last Command”, “Inside the Electric Circus” and “The Headless Children”. These records established W.A.S.P. as a major force in rock history, combining aggressive sound with elaborate stage presentation.
Their reputation over four decades has been defined by controversy, high-energy performances and a global fan base that continues to follow the band’s evolution.
The European leg of the “1984 To Headless” 2026 tour includes festivals and headline shows across multiple countries, followed by an extensive run of North American dates.
European shows:
24 June Basinfire Festival, Czechia
27 June Tons of Rock 2026 Norway
24 July Kuopiorock 2026 Finland
4 December Storm Out Festival, Germany
5 December Pott Out Festival, Germany
7 December, Belgrade, Serbia, Hangar
8 December Bucharest, Romania, Arenele Romane
9 December Sofia, Bulgaria, Inter Expo Hall
11 December Rock Out Festival. Germany
12 December Knock Out Festival. Germany
North American shows:
10 September El Cajon CA The Magnolia
11 September Los Angeles CA The Wiltern
12 September Riverside CA Fox Performing Arts Center
13 September Phoenix AZ Celebrity Theater
14 September Santa Fe NM Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino
16 September Austin TX Emos
17 September Tulsa OK Tulsa Theater
18 September Dallas TX House Of Blues
19 September San Antonio TX Aztec Theater
20 September Houston TX House Of Blues
22 September Clearwater FL Ruth Eckard Hall
23 September Daytona FL Peabody Auditorium
24 September Jacksonville FL Florida Theater
25 September Raleigh NC The Ritz
26 September Jim Thorpe PA Penns Peak
27 September Portland ME Aura
29 September Boston MA House Of Blues
30 September Hampton NH Hampton Beach Casino
1 October Wallington CT Toyota Oakdale Theatre
2 October New York NY The Palladium
3 October Carteret NJ Carteret Performing Arts Center
5 October Montreal QC Mtelus
6 October Ottawa ON Hard Rock Casino
7 October Pickering ON Pickering Casino Resort
9 October Des Plaines IL Des Plaines Theater
10 October St Charles IL Arcada Theater
11 October St Charles IL Arcada Theater
13 October Glenside PA Keswick Theatre
14 October Harrisburg PA Capitol City Music Hall
15 October Cleveland OH Agoura Theater
16 October Milwaukee WI Pabst Theater
17 October Green Bay WI EPIC Event Center
19 October Winnipeg MB Burton Cummings Theatre
21 October Edmonton AB Midway Music Hall
22 October Calgary AB The Palace Theater
23 October Coquitlam BC Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
24 October Coquitlam BC Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
25 October Seattle WA Moore Theater
27 October San Jose CA San Jose Civic
29 October Rancho Mirage CA The Show Agua Caliente
30 October Las Vegas NV House Of Blues
31 October Anaheim CA The Grove
