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'70s Rock Legend, Originally Lead Singer for Iconic Band, Announces 2026 Tour Dates

Roger Daltrey, the iconic frontman of legendary rock band The Who, is heading back on the road this fall for a solo tour. The news arrived on May 12 via social media, eliciting an enthusiastic response from longtime rock fans.

The trek, which has been dubbed the A Great Night Out Tour, will travel to 18 major U.S. cities, commencing in Mesa, Arizona on August 23 and concluding in Medford, Massachusetts on September 29. As of now, no opening artists have been announced to join the rocker as support.

Daltrey's upcoming run will mark his first solo tour since his 2024 North American "Semi-Acoustic" outing. It falls right after a period of recovery following The Who's farewell tour, which concluded in October and was widely lauded by music critics. In the official press release, Daltrey discussed what the solo tour means to him, admitting that it is a welcome chance for him to play around with his vast musical catalog.

"After finishing The Who's final tour of the U.S., it's time for me as a solo artist to possibly do the same," Daltrey stated. "I'll be off the backing tracks and always searching for different soundscapes to present the songs. It's a lot of fun and gives me the chance to have a Great Night Out."

Roger Daltrey A Great Night Out Dates:

08/23 - Mesa, AZ - Mesa Arts Center

08/24 - Highland, CA - Yaamava' Theater

08/26 - Las Vegas, NV - Encore Theater

08/28 - Las Vegas, NV - Encore Theater

08/29 - Las Vegas, NV - Encore Theater

09/01 - Santa Barbara, CA - Lobero Theater

09/02 - Saratoga, CA - The Mountain Winery

09/04 - Santa Rosa, CA - Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

09/05 - Reno, NV - Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort

09/09 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium

09/11 - New Buffalo, MI - Four Winds Casino

09/12 - New Lenox, IL - New Lenox Performing Arts Pavilion

09/15 - Milwaukee, WI - The Riverside Theater

09/17 - Lewiston, NY - Artpark

09/20 - Springfield, MA - The Big E

09/22 - Port Chester, NY - The Capitol Theatre

09/24 - Washington, DC - The Theater at MGM National Harbor

09/25 - Bensalem, PA - Parx Xcite Center

09/27 - New York, NY - The Town Hall

09/29 - Medford, MA - Chevalier Theatre

Tickets for A Great Night Out Tour are currently available for purchase on Ticketmaster.

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This story was originally published May 21, 2026 at 12:09 PM.

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