Mötley Crüe, The Return of the Carnival of Sins tour hits U.S. amphitheaters in 2026
23.06.2026 - 03:32:47 | ad-hoc-news.de
Mötley Crüe are taking their The Return of the Carnival of Sins tour back across American stages in 2026. One confirmed U.S. stop is a Phoenix show with Tesla and Extreme at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on September 16, 2026, as stated in an Audacy contest listing.
New U.S. date for Carnival of Sins
The Phoenix concert is tied to a local radio promotion that offers tickets for The Return of the Carnival of Sins: Mötley Crüe with Tesla and Extreme at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on September 16, 2026, with the prize value listed at $199 per pair. Contest rules from Audacy station BIG 94.5 in Phoenix
The contest runs from June 22 through June 28, 2026, and notes Live Nation as the promoter, underlining that the show is part of a wider 2026 North American routing rather than a one-off local appearance.
Touring after legal vindication
The 2026 live plans arrive shortly after Mötley Crüe prevailed in a protracted legal dispute with former guitarist Mick Mars, who left the band amid health issues and disagreements over touring arrangements. A report in the New York Post
According to that report, an arbitrator ordered Mars to pay his former bandmates $750,000, and the decision was described as fully vindicating the band, clearing a major offstage conflict while they prepare their next touring phase.
Tour dates, charts and background on Mötley Crüe
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The musical core of the band
Mötley Crüe are rooted in hard rock and glam metal, defined by distorted riffs, shout-along choruses and a show built on pyro, lights and crowd interaction. Their classic albums include Shout at the Devil (1983), Theatre of Pain (1985) and Dr. Feelgood (1989).
Where Mötley Crüe stand now
Mötley Crüe are next scheduled to perform The Return of the Carnival of Sins at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 16, 2026.
Mötley Crüe at a glance
- Act: Mötley Crüe
- Genre: Hard rock, glam metal
- Origin: Los Angeles, United States
- Active since: 1981
- Lineup: Vince Neil (vocals), Nikki Sixx (bass), Tommy Lee (drums), John 5 (guitar)
- Label: Mötley Records / BMG (most recent releases)
- Key works: Shout at the Devil (1983), Theatre of Pain (1985), Girls, Girls, Girls (1987), Dr. Feelgood (1989)
- Current album/single: Saints of Los Angeles, released June 24, 2008
- Charts / certifications: Dr. Feelgood reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 1989 and is RIAA-certified 6x Platinum in the U.S.
- Next live date: September 16, 2026, Phoenix, Arizona, Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Frequently asked questions about Mötley Crüe
When and where do Mötley Crüe play in 2026?
Mötley Crüe are slated to bring The Return of the Carnival of Sins to Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 16, 2026, with Tesla and Extreme also on the bill.
Who is playing guitar for Mötley Crüe on current tours?
Guitarist John 5, known from Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson's bands, joined Mötley Crüe as touring and recording guitarist after Mick Mars stepped aside from live duties.
What is Mötley Crüe's most successful album in the U.S.?
Commercially, Dr. Feelgood is their biggest U.S. success, topping the Billboard 200 albums chart in 1989 and later earning multiple Platinum certifications from the RIAA.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. All information without guarantee; dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice.
