Pearl Jam - Dark Matter World Tour Brings 2025-2026 Stadium Run To The U.S.
Published on 07/10/2026 at 10:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Pearl Jam extend their global presence with the ongoing Dark Matter World Tour. The run supports their 2024 studio album Dark Matter and includes a long string of U.S. arena and stadium dates plus major shows in Europe and Latin America, according to the band’s official tour page.
Dark Matter World Tour route
The Dark Matter World Tour began in May 2024 in Vancouver and runs across North America, Europe and Latin America through 2025 and into 2026, with shows listed into next year on Pearl Jam’s official site.
North American stops have included Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle, with the band using a mix of arenas and ballparks such as Wrigley Field and Madison Square Garden to keep their stadium-level rock presentation intact for U.S. audiences.
Key U.S. dates and venues
The U.S. leg features major shows at venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, United Center in Chicago, Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and additional East and West Coast arenas, as detailed on Live Nation’s tour listings.
Tickets for many dates went on sale in spring 2024, with a mix of standard and dynamic pricing; remaining 2025-2026 U.S. shows still appear with availability through primary sellers such as Ticketmaster.
Tour, charts and work at a glance
Fans who want a deeper view of Pearl Jam’s current touring, chart activity and studio work can find more background and updates in our broader coverage.
How the new material sounds
Dark Matter, released in April 2024, leans into heavy guitar-driven rock with clear nods to the band’s early-1990s sound, while still folding in the more expansive arrangements that have shaped their later albums.
Produced by Andrew Watt, the record balances tight, riff-based songs with more atmospheric cuts, giving Pearl Jam a fresh set of live staples that fit alongside catalog pillars like Ten, Vs. and Yield.
Where the band stands now
Pearl Jam continue the Dark Matter World Tour with further 2025-2026 dates listed on their official tour page, keeping the band on the road in North America and internationally.
Pearl Jam at a glance
- Act: Pearl Jam
- Genre: Rock, alternative rock
- Origin: Seattle, Washington, United States
- Active since: 1990
- Lineup: Eddie Vedder (vocals), Mike McCready (guitar), Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), Matt Cameron (drums), Boom Gaspar (keys, touring)
- Label: Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records
- Key works: Ten (1991), Vs. (1993), Vitalogy (1994), Yield (1998)
- Current album/single: Dark Matter, released April 19, 2024
- Charts / certifications: Ten multi-Platinum in the U.S.; Dark Matter charted on the Billboard 200 in April 2024
- Next live date: Further Dark Matter World Tour dates listed for 2025-2026 on Pearl Jam’s official tour page
Frequently asked questions about Pearl Jam
What is Pearl Jam’s current tour?
Pearl Jam are on the Dark Matter World Tour, a global run launched in 2024 to support their album Dark Matter, with dates across North America, Europe and Latin America.
When did Pearl Jam release Dark Matter?
The studio album Dark Matter was released on April 19, 2024, and quickly entered the Billboard 200 albums chart, adding to the band’s long catalog of U.S. charting releases.
Where did Pearl Jam start their career?
Pearl Jam formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990, emerging from the same scene that produced bands like Soundgarden and Alice in Chains, and broke through internationally with their debut album Ten in 1991.
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