The Strokes announce 2026 North American tour: Dates, cities and tickets

When "Is This It" landed in 2001, it rewired what a rock band could sound like — lean, urgent and impossibly cool. Fresh off a Coachella Weekend 1 appearance, The Strokes are still that band 25 years later, and a new album plus a full summer of headlining dates means the moment to see them live has never felt more charged.

The Strokes' "Reality Awaits the World" Tour now has a North American leg that covers 19 headlining dates across the U.S. and Canada, running from Monday, June 15 through Thursday, September 17, 2026. The run overlaps with the release of "Reality Awaits," the band's highly anticipated new album dropping June 26 — so early tour stops will debut fresh material in real time. A rotating cast of supporting acts including Thundercat, Hamilton Leithauser, Cage the Elephant and OLUM fills out the bill.

The Strokes "Reality Awaits" North America 2026 tour dates

Here is the full confirmed schedule, with rotating openers varying by date.

When is the presale for The Strokes tour?

The artist presale begins on Wednesday, April 15 at 10:00 AM local time and runs through Thursday, April 16 at 9:00 AM local time. All fans are eligible to sign up for The Strokes Artist Presale, and registration must be completed by 9:00 AM ET on Tuesday, April 14. No presale code is required.

When do The Strokes tour tickets go on sale?

The general onsale starts on Friday, April 17 at 10:00 AM. local time.

When does The Strokes' "Reality Awaits" tour start?

The "Reality Awaits" tour opens on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI, with a 7:00 PM ET start time. Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser open the show.

When does The Strokes' "Reality Awaits" tour end?

The final North American date lands on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Truliant Amphitheater in Charlotte, NC, at 7:00 PM ET. That closing night caps a summer-into-fall arc spanning more than three months across the continent.

Who is opening for The Strokes on the "Reality Awaits" tour?

Rather than carrying a single opener for the full run, the "Reality Awaits" tour features a rotating lineup that shifts by date and city.

• Thundercat + Hamilton Leithauser: The primary pairing for most June and July dates (June 15–27 and July 14–15). Thundercat's genre-bending bass work and Leithauser's raw, anthemic vocals create a dynamic warm-up.

• Hamilton Leithauser only: Richmond on Sunday, July 12.

• Cage the Elephant + Thundercat: Milwaukee on Friday, July 17. Cage the Elephant bring arena-level energy of their own, making this one of the most stacked bills on the tour.

• Hamilton Leithauser + OLUM: The Red Rocks two-night stand on Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23. OLUM adds a rising, fresh presence to the lineup at one of the most legendary outdoor venues in the world.

• Opener TBA: Late August and September dates (August 25 through September 17) have not yet announced supporting acts.

If you have flexibility on which date to attend, the Milwaukee and Red Rocks stops offer especially deep lineups worth building a trip around.

What to expect at The Strokes' "Reality Awaits" tour

The Strokes are a live band in the truest sense — tight, guitar-forward and high-intensity from the opening riff to the final chord. You won't find a lot of between-song banter or elaborate choreography. It's five musicians locked in and playing at the top of their game.

The setlist will likely blend new "Reality Awaits" material with catalog staples like 'Last Nite,' 'Reptilia,' 'Someday' and 'Hard to Explain.' A typical headlining set runs 90 minutes to two hours.

Venue variety adds another layer to the experience. Amphitheater dates at places like Merriweather Post Pavilion and Blossom Music Center offer a warm, open-air summer feel, while arena stops at United Center, TD Garden and Rogers Arena deliver bigger production and a more immersive sound. The two-night stand at Red Rocks Amphitheatre is the tour's marquee moment — a bucket-list venue that elevates any performance with its natural acoustics and dramatic sandstone backdrop.

A few things worth knowing before you go: arriving early gives you the full opener set, which is especially worthwhile on nights featuring Thundercat or Cage the Elephant. Merch lines tend to move quickly but can build before doors, so budgeting extra time helps. And encores are standard at Strokes headlining shows, so sticking around through the last note pays off.

Additional North American festival performances

In addition to their headlining 2026 tour dates, The Strokes are also scheduled for several major North American festival performances. These appearances include some of the biggest music festivals of the summer and fall, giving fans more chances to catch the band in a festival setting across Tennessee, Minnesota, California, Georgia and New Jersey.

How to get The Strokes tickets on SeatGeek

With 19 dates spread across amphitheaters and arenas, finding the right "Reality Awaits" show or additional festival performance on SeatGeek is straightforward from search to entry.

1. Search for The Strokes on SeatGeek's website or app to pull up every North American date in one place. 2. See full prices upfront — SeatGeek's all-in pricing means the number you see is the number you pay, with no hidden fees tacked on at checkout. 3. Filter by price, section or Deal Score to zero in on the right seat for your budget, whether you're eyeing the pit at Red Rocks or upper-level seats at TD Garden. 4. Check out quickly and securely in just a few taps. 5. Access your tickets instantly in the SeatGeek app, ready to scan the moment you walk up to the venue.

A summer of 'Reptilia' sing-alongs and brand-new tracks under open skies is waiting — grab your spot before the lights go down.