The Afghan Whigs 2026 Tour – Setlist, Dates, Cities & Presale Info: The Afghan Whigs will release their 10th studio album Soft Control on August 21, 2026. The album will be released through Royal Cream and BMG. The band recorded the album at several studios in the United States.
The Afghan Whigs will go on tour to support the album. The European tour will begin in September 2026. It will start in Belgium and continue into early October.
During this entire tour band will perform in countries like the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, and Germany. Ed Harcourt will join as a support act in Europe.
The band will perform in cities like Atlanta, Brooklyn, Toronto, and Chicago. The tour will end in Austin on November 21, 2026. Night Moves will support the band during the North American shows.
The North American tour will begin in November 2026. It will start in Orlando.
The lead single from the album is Jungle Roux. The album features contributions from Patrick Keeler, a former drummer of the band. It also includes Petra Haden, who sings and plays viola. Another contributor is Bo Koster from My Morning Jacket.
For more latest updates visit official website of The Afghan Whigs.
The Afghan Whigs Tour 2026: Overview
The Afghan Whigs are currently on tour. The tour is taking place across 5 countries. There are 26 upcoming concerts scheduled. The next concert will be at Leeds University Stylus in Leeds. After that, the next show will be at The Palais in Nottingham.
| Artist | The Afghan Whigs |
| Tour Name | Soft Control Tour |
| Album | Soft Control |
| Album Release Date | August 21, 2026 |
| Album Type | 10th Studio Album |
| Record Labels | Royal Cream, BMG |
| Lead Single | Jungle Roux |
| Tour Type | Europe + North America Tour |
| European Tour Start | September 2026 (Belgium) |
| European Countries | UK, France, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium |
| North America Start | November 2026 (Orlando) |
| Tour End Date | November 21, 2026 |
| Final City | Austin, Texas |
| Major Cities | Atlanta, Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago |
| Total Shows | 26 concerts |
| Support (Europe) | Ed Harcourt |
| Support (North America) | Night Moves |
| Special Contributors | Patrick Keeler, Petra Haden, Bo Koster |
The Afghan Whigs 2026 Tour Setlist – What fans can expect
Here is the expected setlist of The Afghan Whigs Tour 2026. This setlist is based on The Afghan Whigs concert at Pappy & Harriet’s Palace, Pioneertown, CA, USA on 24 May 2026.
- Parked Outside
- I’m Her Slave
- Light as a Feather
- What Jail Is Like
- 66
- House of I
- Toy Automatic
- Going to Town
- Gentlemen
- Matamoros
- Somethin’ Hot
- Catch a Colt
- Domino and Jimmy
- Demon in Profile
- Fountain and Fairfax
- My Enemy
- Son of the South
- Duvateen
- Summer’s Kiss
- Into the Floor
- Miles Iz Ded (Slight Return)
The Afghan Whigs 2026 Soft Control Tour Dates
Here is the complete tour schedule of the The Afghan Whigs Soft Control Tour 2026.
- Jul 10, 2026 – Brugge, Belgium — Cactus Festival (Festival)
- Sep 19, 2026 – Leeds, UK — Stylus
- Sep 20, 2026 – Nottingham, UK — The Palais
- Sep 22, 2026 – Glasgow, UK — SWG3 Galvanizers
- Sep 23, 2026 – Manchester, UK — O2 Ritz
- Sep 24, 2026 – London, UK — O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
- Sep 26, 2026 – Brighton, UK — Chalk
- Sep 27, 2026 – Paris, France — Trabendo
- Sep 28, 2026 – Amsterdam, Netherlands — Paradiso
- Sep 30, 2026 – Cologne, Germany — Luxor
- Oct 1, 2026 – Liège, Belgium — OM
- Oct 3, 2026 – Eindhoven, Netherlands — Venue TBA
- Oct 4, 2026 – Antwerp, Belgium — De Roma
- Oct 5, 2026 – Brussels, Belgium — Ancienne Belgique
- Nov 4, 2026 – Orlando, FL, US — Beacham Theater
- Nov 5, 2026 – Atlanta, GA, US — Variety Playhouse
- Nov 7, 2026 – Carrboro, NC, US — Cat’s Cradle
- Nov 8, 2026 – Baltimore, MD, US — Baltimore Soundstage
- Nov 10, 2026 – Brooklyn, NY, US — Warsaw
- Nov 11, 2026 – Toronto, ON, Canada — The Concert Hall
- Nov 13, 2026 – Indianapolis, IN, US — The Vogue
- Nov 14, 2026 – Chicago, IL, US — The Metro
- Nov 15, 2026 – St. Louis, MO, US — Delmar Hall
- Nov 19, 2026 – New Orleans, LA, US — House of Blues
- Nov 20, 2026 – Dallas, TX, US — Granada Theater
- Nov 21, 2026 – Austin, TX, US — Scoot Inn
The Afghan Whigs Tour Cities & Venues
Here is the complete tour schedule of the The Afghan Whigs Tour 2026 with cities & venues.
| Location | Venue | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Brugge, Belgium | Cactus Festival | Minnewaterpark, 8000 Brugge, Belgium |
| Leeds, UK | Stylus | University of Leeds, Woodhouse Ln, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK |
| Nottingham, UK | The Palais | Lower Parliament St, Nottingham NG1 3BB, UK |
| Glasgow, UK | SWG3 Galvanizers | 100 Eastvale Pl, Glasgow G3 8QG, UK |
| Manchester, UK | O2 Ritz | Whitworth St W, Manchester M1 5NQ, UK |
| London, UK | O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire | Shepherd’s Bush Green, London W12 8TT, UK |
| Brighton, UK | Chalk | 13 Pool Valley, Brighton BN1 1NJ, UK |
| Paris, France | Trabendo | 211 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | Paradiso | Weteringschans 6-8, 1017 SG Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Cologne, Germany | Luxor | Luxemburger Str. 40, 50674 Köln, Germany |
| Liège, Belgium | OM | Rue Léopold 37, 4000 Liège, Belgium |
| Eindhoven, Netherlands | Venue TBA | To Be Announced |
| Antwerp, Belgium | De Roma | Turnhoutsebaan 286, 2140 Antwerpen, Belgium |
| Brussels, Belgium | Ancienne Belgique | Anspachlaan 110, 1000 Brussel, Belgium |
| Orlando, FL, USA | Beacham Theater | 46 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA |
| Atlanta, GA, USA | Variety Playhouse | 1099 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA |
| Carrboro, NC, USA | Cat’s Cradle | 300 E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510, USA |
| Baltimore, MD, USA | Baltimore Soundstage | 124 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA |
| Brooklyn, NY, USA | Warsaw | 261 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA |
| Toronto, ON, Canada | The Concert Hall | 888 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2J2, Canada |
| Indianapolis, IN, USA | The Vogue | 6259 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220, USA |
| Chicago, IL, USA | The Metro | 3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA |
| St. Louis, MO, USA | Delmar Hall | 6161 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112, USA |
| New Orleans, LA, USA | House of Blues New Orleans | 225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA |
| Dallas, TX, USA | Granada Theater | 3524 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA |
| Austin, TX, USA | Scoot Inn | 1308 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA |
The Afghan Whigs Tour Presale & Tickets Information
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, June 5, 2026. Fans can buy tickets through Ticketmaster and the band’s official website. Fans who want tickets early can also check secondary ticket websites.
One popular option is Vivid Seats. All shows will have tickets available starting on June 5. Fans are advised to book early because the tour is expected to be in high demand.
The Afghan Whigs New Album Soft Control Tracklist
This is the complete tracklist of The Afghan Whigs new album Soft Control:
- Jungle Roux
- House of I
- Duvateen
- My Lover
- The Deepest Part of the Darkest Shadow
- Mariah Luster
- Memphis, Texas
- 77
- Loose Talk
- A Simulation
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FAQs: The Afghan Whigs Tour 2026
Is The Afghan Whigs going on tour in 2026?
Yes. The Afghan Whigs will go on the Soft Control Tour in 2026. The tour will include shows across Europe and North America.
When does The Afghan Whigs Soft Control Tour start?
The Afghan Whigs Soft Control Tour will begin in September 2026 in Belgium. The North American leg will start in November 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
Which cities and countries are included in The Afghan Whigs 2026 tour?
The Afghan Whigs 2026 tour will visit countries such as the UK, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. The tour will also stop in cities like Atlanta, Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, and Austin.
Which album is The Afghan Whigs promoting on the 2026 tour?
The Afghan Whigs will promote their 10th studio album, Soft Control, on the 2026 tour. The album will be released on August 21, 2026, through Royal Cream and BMG.
When will be the last show of The Afghan Whigs 2026 tour?
The Afghan Whigs 2026 tour will end on November 21, 2026, in Austin, Texas. This will be the final concert of the Soft Control Tour.
Source of Information:
| The Afghan Whigs Official Website | The Afghan Whigs Instagram |
