SHONEN KNIFE TO TOUR U.S. W/ MEN AT WORK and
TOAD THE WET SPROCKET - SUMMER 2026!
Legendary Australian hitmakers Men at Work have announced their highly anticipated
Summer 2026 U.S. Tour, bringing their timeless catalog to audiences nationwide with
special guests Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Japanese cult-pop pioneers Shonen Knife
opening most dates.
Blending global new wave classics, alternative nostalgia, and infectious melodic energy,
the tour promises to be a super fun, generation spanning concert experience.
For Shonen Knife fans, this tour marks another high-profile North American run for the
Osaka trio, who continue to entertain audiences with their signature mix of charm,
melody, and raw rock. From festival stages to historic theaters, Shonen Knife’s set will
introduce new fans to the band while giving longtime supporters a set of the band’s
unmistakable energy and positivity.
“We’re so excited to share the stage with Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket
across the U.S. this summer,” says Naoko of Shonen Knife. “Let’s rock and have fun
together!”
MEN AT WORK/TOAD THE WET SPROCKET/SHONEN KNIFE
2026 U.S. TOUR DATES
JUL 16 – Pompano Beach, FL – Pompano Beach Amphitheater
JUL 17 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
JUL 18 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
JUL 21 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
JUL 22 – Southaven, MS – BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
JUL 23 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
JUL 24 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple
JUL 26 – Cohasset, MA – The Music Circus
JUL 28 – Durham, NH – The Whittemore Center
JUL 29 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
AUG 1 – Harrington, DE – Delaware State Fair
AUG 6 – Bloomington, IL – Grossinger Motors Arena
AUG 7 – New Lenox, IL – Performing Arts Pavilion @ The Commons
AUG 8 – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Cove at Harrah’s Casino
AUG 10 – Salina, KS – Stiefel Theatre
AUG 14 – Carnation, WA – Remlinger Farms
AUG 18 – Reno, NV – Silver Legacy Resort Casino
AUG 20 – Los Angeles, CA – The United Theater on Broadway
ABOUT SHONEN KNIFE
Formed in Osaka, Japan in 1984, Shonen Knife have built a global cult following with
their upbeat punk-pop sound, colorful aesthetic, and energetic performances. Always
maintaining their signature DIY spirit and melodic simplicity, the band has toured
extensively across the U.S, Asia, South America. and Europe, earned the admiration of
legendary artists like Kurt Cobain, and continues to inspire audiences with their
infectious positivity. Their recent releases and tours—including the 28 city 2025
"Everyone Happy US Tour" supporting their latest "Our Best Place" album released in
North America on Good Charamel Records —have reaffirmed Shonen Knife as one of
indie rock’s most beloved live acts.
TOAD THE WET SPROCKET - SUMMER 2026!
Legendary Australian hitmakers Men at Work have announced their highly anticipated
Summer 2026 U.S. Tour, bringing their timeless catalog to audiences nationwide with
special guests Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Japanese cult-pop pioneers Shonen Knife
opening most dates.
Blending global new wave classics, alternative nostalgia, and infectious melodic energy,
the tour promises to be a super fun, generation spanning concert experience.
For Shonen Knife fans, this tour marks another high-profile North American run for the
Osaka trio, who continue to entertain audiences with their signature mix of charm,
melody, and raw rock. From festival stages to historic theaters, Shonen Knife’s set will
introduce new fans to the band while giving longtime supporters a set of the band’s
unmistakable energy and positivity.
“We’re so excited to share the stage with Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket
across the U.S. this summer,” says Naoko of Shonen Knife. “Let’s rock and have fun
together!”
MEN AT WORK/TOAD THE WET SPROCKET/SHONEN KNIFE
2026 U.S. TOUR DATES
JUL 16 – Pompano Beach, FL – Pompano Beach Amphitheater
JUL 17 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
JUL 18 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
JUL 21 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
JUL 22 – Southaven, MS – BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
JUL 23 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
JUL 24 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple
JUL 26 – Cohasset, MA – The Music Circus
JUL 28 – Durham, NH – The Whittemore Center
JUL 29 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
AUG 1 – Harrington, DE – Delaware State Fair
AUG 6 – Bloomington, IL – Grossinger Motors Arena
AUG 7 – New Lenox, IL – Performing Arts Pavilion @ The Commons
AUG 8 – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Cove at Harrah’s Casino
AUG 10 – Salina, KS – Stiefel Theatre
AUG 14 – Carnation, WA – Remlinger Farms
AUG 18 – Reno, NV – Silver Legacy Resort Casino
AUG 20 – Los Angeles, CA – The United Theater on Broadway
ABOUT SHONEN KNIFE
Formed in Osaka, Japan in 1984, Shonen Knife have built a global cult following with
their upbeat punk-pop sound, colorful aesthetic, and energetic performances. Always
maintaining their signature DIY spirit and melodic simplicity, the band has toured
extensively across the U.S, Asia, South America. and Europe, earned the admiration of
legendary artists like Kurt Cobain, and continues to inspire audiences with their
infectious positivity. Their recent releases and tours—including the 28 city 2025
"Everyone Happy US Tour" supporting their latest "Our Best Place" album released in
North America on Good Charamel Records —have reaffirmed Shonen Knife as one of
indie rock’s most beloved live acts.
