The legendary bad boys of hair metal, Mötley Crüe, have announced the resurrection of their iconic Carnival of Sins Tour for 2026. This time, they’re bringing along two powerhouse acts from the golden era of hard rock: Tesla and Extreme. The tour promises to be a full-throttle celebration of ’80s and ’90s excess, complete with pyrotechnics, circus-themed theatrics, and a setlist packed with timeless anthems.
Originally launched in 2005 as part of the band’s explosive reunion, the Carnival of Sins Tour was one of Mötley Crüe’s most visually spectacular productions – featuring dwarves, fire-breathers, aerialists, and Tommy Lee’s infamous rollercoaster drum solo. Fans who missed it the first time (or want to relive the chaos) are in 2026 will get an updated version with modern production values while staying true to the original debauchery that made it legendary.
“Bringing back the spirit of Carnival of Sins has been a blast, and we wanted to take it even further for its 20th anniversary,” Motley Crue said in a statement. “This new show is for the Crueheads who’ve been with us through it all and for the new Crueheads 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.”
Joining the Crüe on this sinful carnival ride:
- Tesla, the Sacramento hard rockers known for hits like “Love Song,” “Signs,” and “Modern Day Cowboy,” bringing their blues-infused, no-frills rock energy.
- Extreme, the Boston funk-metal masters behind the acoustic smash “More Than Words” and riff-heavy bangers like “Get the Funk Out” and “Decadence Dance.” Guitar virtuoso Nuno Bettencourt is sure to deliver mind-bending solos that complement Mick Mars’ (or current guitarist John 5’s) style perfectly.
General onsale begins Friday, November 21 at 9 a.m. local time. VIP packages will be available for purchase starting Wednesday, November 19 at 9 a.m. local time. More information can be found at motley.com.
“The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins” 2026 tour dates:
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 — Buffalo, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater
Mon, Jul 20, 2026 — Clarkson, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre
Wed, Jul 22, 2026 — Toronto, ON — RBC Amphitheatre
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 — Gilford, NH — BankNH Pavilion
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 — Bangor, ME — Maine Savings Amphitheater
Mon, Jul 27, 2026 — Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Wed, Jul 29, 2026 — Saratoga Springs, NY — Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Fri, Jul 31, 2026 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center
Mon, Aug 3, 2026 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Fri, Aug 14, 2026 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 — Shakopee, MN — Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Mon, Aug 24, 2026 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center
Tue, Aug 25, 2026 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI — Acrisure Amphitheater
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 — Kansas City, MO — Morton Amphitheater
Thu, Sep 10, 2026 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 — Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 — Long Beach, CA — Long Beach Amphitheater
Mon, Sep 21, 2026 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 — Wheatland, CA — Toyota Amphitheatre
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 — Mountain View, CA — Shoreline Amphitheater
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 — Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
