AC/ DC, Power Up Tour Keeps Rolling Through 2026
25.06.2026 - 17:19:15 | ad-hoc-news.de
AC/DC remain a dominant force on the road as their long-running touring cycle around Power Up stretches into late 2026. According to listings on Songkick and major European venues, the band continue to anchor arena and stadium shows across the continent through the end of the year.
Where AC/DC play in 2026
Recent schedules on Songkick show AC/DC booked for large-venue dates in cities including London, Paris and Berlin across the second half of 2026, keeping their live profile high more than four decades into their career.
Individual venue calendars in Europe highlight AC/DC headlining stadium or arena nights, typically with capacities pushing well past 20,000 fans, underlining the enduring demand for their classic hard rock catalog.
U.S. interest and global reach
Despite the heavy European focus, U.S. fans continue to search for signs of a North American leg, which has yet to appear on the band’s public touring pages or major ticket platforms, underscoring the scarcity of their recent stateside appearances.
Globally, AC/DC’s sustained ability to sell out large venues places them alongside peers like Metallica and Guns N' Roses in the upper tier of veteran rock touring acts that still move hundreds of thousands of tickets per cycle.
Tour, charts and work at a glance
For more reporting on AC/DC’s touring activities, catalog and chart history, the AD HOC NEWS archive offers additional context and updates.
The musical core of AC/DC
AC/DC’s sound is built on tightly structured riffs, blues-rooted guitar lines and driving four-on-the-floor rhythms, with Angus Young’s lead playing and Brian Johnson’s high-register vocals defining the band’s classic era from Back in Black onward.
Where the band stands now
AC/DC currently remain an active touring entity with major European arena and stadium dates listed for the second half of 2026, while any next confirmed U.S. appearance has yet to surface on leading ticketing platforms.
AC/DC at a glance
- Act: AC/DC
- Genre: Hard rock / rock
- Origin: Sydney, Australia
- Active since: 1973
- Lineup: Angus Young (lead guitar), Brian Johnson (vocals), Stevie Young (rhythm guitar), Cliff Williams (bass), Phil Rudd (drums)
- Label: Columbia Records
- Key works: Highway to Hell (1979), Back in Black (1980), Ballbreaker (1995), Power Up (2020)
- Current album/single: Power Up, released November 13, 2020
- Charts / certifications: Back in Black certified Diamond in the U.S., reflecting more than 10 million units sold, according to RIAA.
- Next live date: Major European arena and stadium shows scheduled in the second half of 2026, per Songkick listings.
Frequently asked questions about AC/DC
How long has AC/DC been active as a band?
AC/DC formed in Sydney in 1973 and has maintained a career of more than 50 years, spanning the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras and multiple global touring cycles.
What is AC/DC’s most commercially successful album?
Back in Black is widely regarded as AC/DC’s commercial peak, with Diamond certification from the RIAA confirming more than 10 million units sold in the U.S. alone.
Is AC/DC currently touring?
AC/DC remain active on the road, with multiple large-venue dates in Europe listed across the latter part of 2026 on platforms like Songkick, illustrating an ongoing global touring presence.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. All information without guarantee; dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice.
