California punk icons Social Distortion have announced a comprehensive North American tour for the late summer and fall of 2026. The tour will feature support from fellow California punk legends, Descendents, and Australian punk band, The Chats.
The tour is scheduled to begin on August 25th in Phoenix, Arizona, and will conclude on October 3rd in San Diego, California. Cities on the route include Austin, Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, Brooklyn, Toronto, Minneapolis, Denver, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.
Tickets for the tour go on sale Wednesday, February 25th, at 10 a.m. Local time via an artist pre-sale using the code BORNTOKILL. The general public sale begins on Friday at 10 a.m. Local time through Ticketmaster.
Prior to the North American dates, Social Distortion will perform on Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise in early April, and will also embark on a series of UK/European festival dates and headlining shows in June and early July, culminating at the Ottawa Blues Fest on July 16th.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the tour begin?
The tour begins on August 25th, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Who are the supporting acts?
Descendents and The Chats will be supporting Social Distortion on most dates of the North American tour.
Where can I purchase tickets?
Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster, with an artist pre-sale beginning on Wednesday, February 25th, at 10 a.m. Local time using the code BORNTOKILL, and the general public sale starting on Friday at 10 a.m. Local time.
Will Social Distortion’s new album influence the setlist during the tour?
