Following his sold-out North American tour which wrapped last week, and a rousing performance of “Zombie” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! [Watch HERE], the internationally beloved and acclaimed rock star Yungblud has announced that he will be returning to North American shores in 2026 for a 24-date headline run. Starting on May 1 in Michigan, Yungblud and his band will be making stops across major cities including Cincinnati, OH for a performance at The Andrew J Brady Music Center® on May 6.
This announcement follows an incredible year for the award-winning artist who recently performed a powerful tribute to his idol and friend Ozzy Osbourne at the MTV’s Video Music Awards [Watch HERE]. Earlier this month, he also announced a new collaborative EP One More Time, with rock legends Aerosmith, set for release on November 21 [Pre-order/add/save HERE]. The first single from the EP is ‘My Only Angel’ has debuted on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs Charts today and is out now across all platforms – Listen HERE. Watch the visual HERE.
Earlier this year, Yungblud released his fourth studio album IDOLS on Locomotion/Capitol Records, which featured fan favorite tracks including the epic 9-minute opener “Hello Heaven, Hello” [Watch HERE] and the heart-wrenching rock ballad “Zombie,” written for his late grandmother who died from alcoholism. The official music video, described as a “love letter to nurses around the world,” stars Academy Award-nominated Florence Pugh – Watch HERE.
This summer saw the U.K. and European theatrical release of his critically acclaimed feature length documentary film directed by acclaimed EMMY® and BAFTA Award winning Paul Dugdale. Watch the trailer for YUNGBLUD. Are You Ready, Boy? HERE. North American plans for the film to be revealed soon.
ABOUT YUNGBLUD
Yungblud is fast becoming one of the world's key musical voices of his generation, blending influences from Rock and Punk to monumental effect. His arena-filling performances have cemented his place as one the world’s most electrifying musical exports. He has received several accolades, including the MTV EMA’s and the O2 Silver Clef Award for Best Live Act. Known for his electrifying stage presence and boundary-pushing lyrics, Yungblud continues to challenge conventions while inspiring fans worldwide with messages of authenticity and acceptance. This year, Yungblud debuted own curated festival Bludfest and released his first book, the instant No1 Sunday Times Best Seller, ‘You Need to Exist: A Book to Love and Destroy’ on Penguin Books.
Born in Yorkshire, England, the 28-year-old multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer first picked up a guitar at age two and began writing his own songs at age 10. Following the release of his self-titled EP and his full-length debut, 21st Century Liability (2018), his subsequent 3 albums ‘Weird!’ (2020), ‘Yungblud’ (2022) and ‘Idols’ (2025) all debuted at No. 1 in the UK Official Albums Chart. His lyrics has resonated with millions around the world, earning him meteoric success. He has since accumulated tens of millions of followers, 8 billion streams, sold 3 million albums to date and over 1 million concert tickets. He continues to perform to sold-out crowds around the world and headline some of the world’s biggest festivals.
This summer marked the start of a landmark new era as he unleashed his critically acclaimed, chart-topping album IDOLS alongside the Paul Dugdale–directed feature-length documentary YUNGBLUD: Are You Ready, Boy? - a raw and powerful portrait of his journey so far. He’s now storming through a completely sold-out North American tour bringing his album to life for fans across the continent.
