AC/ DC Power Up Tour Hits U.S. Stadiums In July
Veröffentlicht: 27.06.2026 um 10:34 Uhr, Redaktion AD HOC NEWS, Redaktionelle Verantwortung: Rafael Müller (Chefredaktion)
AC/DC return to U.S. stadiums this summer with their Power Up Tour. The band’s upcoming dates include Charlotte, Columbus and Madison in July 2026, giving American fans a rare opportunity to see the veteran hard rock act on home turf according to listings on Setlist.fm.
Key U.S. dates on the Power Up Tour
The tour’s U.S. leg brings AC/DC to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 11, 2026, part of a run branded as the Power Up Tour. The show is listed as an evening start, with doors opening in the early evening according to the concert schedule.
From there, the band moves to Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on July 15, 2026. A few days later they are scheduled at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on July 19, 2026, underscoring the focus on large-scale outdoor venues across the Midwest.
How the tour fits AC/DC's live legacy
For U.S. fans, the 2026 shows continue a longstanding pattern of AC/DC favoring stadiums and arenas when they return to North America. The band’s previous large-scale U.S. runs, including tours behind albums such as Black Ice, also concentrated on major football and baseball venues in key cities.
Internationally, AC/DC have built a reputation for high-production shows across Europe and Australia, often tying tours to major studio releases. The Power Up Tour title reflects their 2020 album Power Up, aligning a new live cycle with their most recent studio work.
Tour, charts and work at a glance
Fans who want to keep track of AC/DC’s touring plans, chart moves and studio releases can find more coverage and updates in our news archive and on the band’s official channels.
The musical core of AC/DC
AC/DC are known for a stripped-down, riff-driven hard rock sound built around loud guitar chords, tight rhythm and direct choruses. Classic albums such as Highway to Hell (1979) and Back in Black (1980) defined their formula of blues-based rock with stadium-ready hooks.
Where the act stands now
AC/DC’s next confirmed U.S. live date is July 11, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, as listed for the Power Up Tour.
AC/DC at a glance
- Act: AC/DC
- Genre: Hard rock
- Origin: Sydney, Australia
- Active since: 1973
- Lineup: Angus Young (lead guitar), Brian Johnson (vocals), Cliff Williams (bass), Stevie Young (rhythm guitar), Phil Rudd (drums)
- Label: Columbia Records
- Key works: Highway to Hell (1979), Back in Black (1980), Black Ice (2008), Power Up (2020)
- Current album/single: Power Up, released November 13, 2020
- Charts / certifications: Back in Black certified RIAA Diamond in the U.S. for 10 million units
- Next live date: July 11, 2026 - Charlotte, NC, Bank of America Stadium
Frequently asked questions about AC/DC
When does AC/DC play in Charlotte on the Power Up Tour?
AC/DC are scheduled to perform at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 11, 2026 as part of the Power Up Tour, according to current tour listings.
What is AC/DC's most certified album in the U.S.?
Back in Black is widely cited as AC/DC’s most certified album in the United States, having reached RIAA Diamond status for 10 million units sold, underlining its long-term impact on hard rock.
Which cities are on AC/DC's U.S. Power Up Tour run?
The 2026 U.S. stadium shows on the Power Up Tour include Charlotte, North Carolina; Columbus, Ohio; and Madison, Wisconsin, with all three dates scheduled for July.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. All information without guarantee; dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice.
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