The Smashing Pumpkins have officially announced The Rats In A Cage Tour, a major 2026 North American arena run honoring the 30th anniversary of their landmark 1995 double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
Each night features two distinct sets:
- Set 1: A full, theatrical performance of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (all 28 tracks from the original release).
- Set 2: A career-spanning journey through nearly four decades of hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites — from Gish (1991) to 2024’s Aghori Mhori Mei.
Billy Corgan described the tour as a long-discussed dream finally realized on his terms: a highly theatrical Mellon Collie experience paired with dynamic second-set variety.
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The Smashing Pumpkins Rats In A Cage Tour 2026 Dates
Here is the complete list of announced dates (as of May 18, 2026):
- July 31, 2026 — Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
- Sep 30, 2026 — Columbus, OH @ The Schottenstein Center
- Oct 2, 2026 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
- Oct 3, 2026 — Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
- Oct 4, 2026 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
- Oct 6, 2026 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
- Oct 7, 2026 — Hamilton, ON @ TD Coliseum
- Oct 9, 2026 — Montréal, QC @ Centre Bell
- Oct 11, 2026 — Madison, WI @ Kohl Center
- Oct 13, 2026 — Saint Paul, MN @ Grand Casino Arena
- Oct 14, 2026 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
- Oct 16, 2026 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
- Oct 17, 2026 — Jacksonville, FL @ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Oct 18, 2026 — Tampa, FL @ Benchmark International Arena
- Oct 20, 2026 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Oct 22, 2026 — Nashville, TN @ The Truth
- Oct 24, 2026 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
- Oct 25, 2026 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
- Oct 27, 2026 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
- Oct 29, 2026 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta Center
- Oct 30, 2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
- Nov 1, 2026 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center
- Nov 3, 2026 — Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome
- Nov 5, 2026 — Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
- Nov 6, 2026 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
- Nov 8, 2026 — San Jose, CA @ SAP Center
- Nov 11, 2026 — Phoenix, AZ @ Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov 12, 2026 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
- Nov 14, 2026 — Huntington Beach, CA @ Darker Waves Festival
How to Buy Smashing Pumpkins Rats In A Cage Tour Tickets
- General on-sale: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time via Ticketmaster and Live Nation.
- Presales: Citi and Verizon (May 19), Live Nation/VIZ Club fan club (May 20).
- VIP Packages: Available with pre-show acoustic performance, Q&A, lounge access, memorabilia, and more.
Tickets are expected to sell quickly for this milestone anniversary tour.
FAQ: The Smashing Pumpkins & The Rats In A Cage Tour
What is Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness? Released October 24, 1995, it’s the band’s breakthrough double album. It achieved diamond certification (over 10 million units in the US), earned seven Grammy nominations, and delivered massive hits like “Tonight, Tonight,” “1979,” “Bullet with Butterfly Wings,” and “Zero.” It remains one of the defining rock albums of the 1990s.
Who is in the current Smashing Pumpkins lineup? Core members Billy Corgan (vocals/guitar), James Iha (guitar), and Jimmy Chamberlin (drums) lead the band, joined by longtime touring musicians.
Is this the full original lineup? The classic ’90s lineup included bassist D’Arcy Wretzky. The current touring band features the core trio plus supporting players.
Will they play the entire Mellon Collie album? Yes — Set 1 is dedicated to a full performance of the album in a theatrical setting.
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How long will the shows be? Expect epic, extended evenings with two full sets plus an intermission.
Are there any festival appearances? Yes — headlining Lollapalooza in Chicago on July 31, 2026, plus Darker Waves Festival on Nov 14.
Why “Rats In A Cage”? It references the iconic lyric from “Bullet with Butterfly Wings,” one of the album’s signature tracks.
The Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie 30th-anniversary celebrations have included deluxe reissues, a special Lyric Opera of Chicago collaboration in 2025, and now this ambitious arena tour. This run promises to be one of the most memorable live rock events of 2026.
Don’t miss out — mark your calendar for May 21 ticket on-sale and check local listings for presale access. For more updates, visit the official site: smashingpumpkins.com.
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