Journey to hit the road in 2026

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Journey cofounder and lead guitarist Neal Schon has confirmed that the band will return to the road in 2026 with an extensive tour. In an interview with Eddie Trunk, Schon shared that around 120 shows are currently planned, with roughly half scheduled for 2026 and the remainder for 2027.

“We have about 120 shows booked, and we’ll likely add more,” he said. While withholding full details until an official announcement, Schon teased that the upcoming concerts would offer more than just the band’s classic hits. “It’s going to be a very different show that covers many of our albums,” he explained. “We won’t dig all the way back to the beginning, but starting from ’78, we’re going deep — and the sets will be noticeably longer.”
Evolving Setlists and Potential Collaborations

After a busy 2024, which included tours alongside Toto and a stadium run co-headlined with Def Leppard, Journey has kept a relatively low profile this year. Their March show in Houston was notably cut short due to an electrical issue.

Looking ahead, Schon suggested that Journey might hit the road in 2026 without opening acts but expressed enthusiasm about a possible stadium tour with Bryan Adams. “Bryan Adams is someone I’ve been in touch with for a while. We go back to the ’80s when we toured together early in his career,” Schon said. “I think a stadium tour with him would be incredible. Whether it happens in ’27 or later, I believe it’s only a matter of time. Together with maybe another act, it would be fantastic.”
Festival Gigs and Renewed Band Chemistry

Though the full tour dates have yet to be released, Journey is confirmed for the Stagecoach Music Festival in California on April 25, 2026. Traditionally a country-focused event, Stagecoach has broadened its lineup to include rock acts such as Sammy Hagar and The Black Crowes in recent years. The 2026 bill also features Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, Bush, Little Big Town, The Wallflowers, Counting Crows, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Third Eye Blind.

Addressing longstanding tensions within the band, particularly with keyboardist Jonathan Cain, Schon revealed that relations have improved significantly. “Things are good now. We took a year off to reflect, and I’ve had some really productive conversations and meetings with Jonathan — the first in years,” he shared. “We’re aligned, which is encouraging. I’m confident this tour will be positive and collaborative, not just me and Jon on opposite ends of the stage. This time, I think we’re going to truly come together.”

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