Korn, summer 2026 tour keeps nu metal on the road
27.06.2026 - 10:25:29 | ad-hoc-news.de
Korn stay on the move in 2026. The nu metal band are booked for a run of summer shows across North America and Europe, with dates appearing on major ticketing and festival platforms.
Summer dates across North America
The current routing shows Korn on U.S. amphitheater stages in mid-2026, with dates listed through primary ticketing services such as Ticketmaster and live aggregators like Bandsintown. The listings group Korn with other heavy acts on multi-band bills.
U.S. shows focus on large-capacity outdoor venues, a format the band have favored since the late 2010s. The routing aligns with the usual summer hard rock circuit, with dates clustered around June, July and August.
European festival and arena appearances
Beyond the United States, Korn remain a regular presence on European festival lineups, including hard rock weekends in Germany, the UK and Eastern Europe. Festival sites and regional media continue to place the band high on posters, often as special guests.
Their name also appears on arena dates across the continent, where promoters position Korn alongside younger metalcore and post-hardcore acts to bridge generations in heavy music. That strategy keeps their catalog visible to audiences beyond the original nu metal wave.
Tour, charts and work at a glance
For more news, chart updates and background on Korn, the AD HOC NEWS archive offers additional coverage of albums, tours and festival sets.
The musical core of Korn
Korn helped define nu metal in the mid-1990s, blending downtuned seven-string guitars, hip-hop inflections and confessional lyrics on albums like Korn (1994), Follow the Leader (1998) and Issues (1999). The band later integrated electronic textures and more polished production on works such as Untouchables and The Path of Totality.
Where the band stand now
Korn are currently maintaining a steady global live presence, with shows scheduled across North America and Europe and no formal break from touring announced.
Korn at a glance
- Act: Korn
- Genre: Nu metal / alternative metal
- Origin: Bakersfield, California, USA
- Active since: 1993
- Lineup: Jonathan Davis (vocals), James 'Munky' Shaffer (guitar), Brian 'Head' Welch (guitar), Reginald 'Fieldy' Arvizu (bass), Ray Luzier (drums)
- Label: Loma Vista / various, following earlier major-label years on Epic and Immortal
- Key works: Korn (1994), Follow the Leader (1998), Issues (1999), Untouchables (2002)
- Current album/single: Requiem, released February 4, 2022
- Charts / certifications: Follow the Leader reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA, while several later albums entered the Top 10
- Next live date: Korn are listed on summer 2026 North American and European live schedules via major ticketing and festival platforms
Frequently asked questions about Korn
When did Korn form as a band?
Korn formed in Bakersfield, California, in 1993, emerging from the remnants of the local band L.A.P.D. and quickly becoming one of the core acts in the nu metal movement.
Which Korn album topped the Billboard 200?
Follow the Leader
Who plays guitar for Korn today?
Korn's current guitarists are James 'Munky' Shaffer and Brian 'Head' Welch, both founding members who have remained central to the band's sound, with Welch rejoining full-time in the 2010s after a hiatus.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. All information without guarantee; dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice.
