“Weird Al” Yankovic has announced an extension of his Bigger & Weirder Tour, adding 90 dates across North America in 2026. The run begins May 26 in Hollywood, Florida, and concludes October 17 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with support from Puddles Pity Party. This follows a successful 2025 leg that drew over 500,000 fans to more than 75 shows.
Tour Overview
The Bigger & Weirder Tour, known for Yankovic's parody hits like “Amish Paradise,” “Fat,” and “White & Nerdy,” returns in 2026 after a strong 2025 outing. That year, the tour started in June at Las Vegas and ended in September in Nashville, playing large venues including Madison Square Garden for the first time. Yankovic, backed by an eight-piece band featuring Probyn Gregory, performed to enthusiastic crowds without a new album since 2014's Mandatory Fun.
Key Dates and Locations
The 2026 extension kicks off at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL, on May 26. Highlights include stops at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO (June 23), United Center in Chicago, IL (June 27), TD Garden in Boston, MA (July 18), and MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV (September 18). The tour wraps at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI, on October 17. Full dates span cities like Austin, TX; Orlando, FL; and Edmonton, AB, with a few TBA slots. Puddles Pity Party provides support throughout.
Yankovic's Comments
“We did 75 shows this year, and the fans weren’t sick of us yet,” Yankovic stated, “so we’re just going to keep on touring until they are!” Reflecting on his MSG debut, he noted, “Oftentimes really big moments in your life come and go so quickly that you can’t really enjoy them while you’re in them.” Recently, Yankovic appeared in Clairo’s 2024 music video “Terrapin” and released a 2024 polka medley featuring contemporary artists, though he has not issued a new parody in over a decade.
This expansion underscores Yankovic's enduring appeal in live performance, even as he explores other media like film and voice acting.