I wasn’t able to find any credible announcement that Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters are co-headlining a joint world tour in 2026. However, I did find confirmed information about Foo Fighters’ 2026 tour, so I’ll share the full details — plus a breakdown of what we know, what’s still unknown (such as a joint tour with the Chili Peppers), and what it all might mean for fans.
What we do know: Foo Fighters 2026 tour
The Foo Fighters announced their 2026 “stadium” tour, dubbed the Take Cover Tour, which is set to hit multiple major cities in North America.
The tour kicks off August 4, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario and is slated to conclude September 26, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Support acts on select dates include Queens of the Stone Age, Mannequin Pussy and Gouge Away.
Alongside the tour announcement, the band released a new single titled “Asking for a Friend.”
Drummer change: This will be the first full tour of the Foo Fighters with Ilan Rubin behind the kit (replacing Josh Freese).
In short: the Foo Fighters 2026 tour is confirmed — details are solid for North America, with dates, support acts, new music and a refreshed lineup.
What is not confirmed: a joint “Chili Peppers × Foo Fighters” world tour
I found no reliable source confirming a world tour where the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters tour together in 2026.
For example, a listing for the Red Hot Chili Peppers says they currently “are not on tour and don’t have any tour dates scheduled for 2025-2026.”
Some social-media posts claim a joint world tour (Asia, Europe etc) but these appear unverified or speculative. e.g., posts in Facebook groups. (Such posts do not constitute reliable confirmation.)
Therefore: unless an official announcement emerges simultaneously from both bands (via their websites, major press release, etc.), we must treat the “Chili Peppers × Foo Fighters 2026 world tour” as unconfirmed.
Full-Length Breakdown & Context
Why is the Foo Fighters tour notable
After a relatively light 2025 schedule, the Foo Fighters are returning in a big way. It’s the first major full-scale stadium tour of theirs since some lineup changes.
Fans are excited because new music is being teased (“one of many songs to come” according to Dave Grohl).
The shift to large stadium venues signals that they’re ramping up — likely performing big hits, bringing production value, and perhaps celebrating their legacy.
For fans in regions like North America (U.S./Canada) it’s a chance to catch them in massive arenas, and maybe see some surprises given the new drummer and new songs.
Why a joint tour with Chili Peppers would be huge
If a tour featuring both the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Foo Fighters did happen:
It would unite two of the most enduring rock bands of multiple decades — the Chili Peppers rooted in funk-rock/alternative, Foo Fighters built on post-grunge/hard rock.
The synergy would appeal across generations of rock fans, and stadium shows together would attract massive audiences.
Logistically such a tour would be complex: aligning schedules, production, routing, and likely global legs (North America, Europe, maybe Asia, Latin America).
Why it might be speculative
The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ publicly documented tour schedule currently lists no tour dates for 2025-26. This suggests they are either on a hiatus, in planning mode or focusing on other things.
Joint tours typically require joint press releases / announcements — I did not locate one from both parties. Absence of strong press coverage makes it uncertain.
Some “leaked schedules” or social-media posts might prematurely claim “world tour” but without the venue of major media or band-official sites, you should treat them with caution.
What you should keep an eye on
Monitor the official websites (and social channels) of both bands: Foo Fighters (foofighters.com) and Red Hot Chili Peppers (redhotchilipeppers.com) for announcements.
Watch for global tour legs beyond North America: Europe, Asia, Latin America — if a true “world tour” is happening, you’d expect those regions.
Ticket sale dates: For the Foo Fighters tour, presales start October 28, 2025, with general on-sale October 31, 2025.
For the Chili Peppers: check for new album announcements or touring updates — often new tours are tied to new releases.
For a joint tour: look for package announcements (two headliners) or official press statements referencing both bands.
Final thoughts
So, to sum up:
Yes — the Foo Fighters are definitely touring in 2026 in North America, with a confirmed schedule, support acts, and new music.
No — there is not (as of now) credible confirmation of a joint “Red Hot Chili Peppers × Foo Fighters” world tour in 2026.
For you as a fan — if seeing either band live (or both) is on your radar, the Foo Fighters dates are real and you should consider planning. If the joint tour happens later, you’ll want to move early (tickets will go fast).
Always check official sources before purchasing tickets, especially for large-scale tours — warnings about resale, dynamic pricing, scalpers etc have already been raised in forums.
If you like, I can pull together a full list of every announced date for the Foo Fighters 2026 tour (and mark which cities still have “to be announced”) so you can check if one may land in your city or region. Would you like me to do that?
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