Megadeth Farewell Tour 2026 Dates, Setlist & Final Album : It’s the end of an era for Megadeth, the legendary thrash metal band. The group announced that their upcoming 17th studio album, The End Is Near, will be their last album. The news was revealed in a dramatic video with apocalyptic images and a message from their mascot Vic Rattlehead, who confirmed that after 40 years of metal, the band will say goodbye. Along with this, they also announced a global farewell tour in 2026, giving fans one final chance to see Dave Mustaine and the band perform live.
Megadeth will retire in 2026 after their last world tour. They will also release their final music album in 2026. In August 2025, singer Dave Mustaine said the band will retire after the farewell tour in 2026. To make this announcement he used the band’s mascot, Vic Rattlehead, to share the news. The band wants to end their career in their own way. The farewell tour dates will be shared later in 2025.
Megadeth Farewell Tour 2026 Dates
Megadeth’s Farewell Tour is officially underway, marking the final chapter of their legendary four-decade career. While the full global itinerary is still unfolding, here’s what’s confirmed so far for 2026. This is only an expected schedule of the tour. Final tour schedule may vary from this one.
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Istanbul, Turkey | KüçükÇiftlik Park |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Copenhagen, DK | Royal Arena |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Düsseldorf, DE | PSD Bank Dome |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Stuttgart, DE | Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Zürich, CH | Hallenstadion |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Prague, CZ | O2 Arena |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Krakow, PL | TAURON Arena |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Amsterdam, NL | Ziggo Dome |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Brussels, BE | Vorst Nationaal |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Munich, DE | Olympiahalle München |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Berlin, DE | Velodrom |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Birmingham, UK | Utilita Arena |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Dublin, IE | 3Arena |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Manchester, UK | AO Arena |
| Oct 26, 2026 | London, UK | The O2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Glasgow, UK | OVO Hydro |
Megadeth Farewell Tour 2026 Setlist
Here’s the confirmed setlist from Megadeth’s Farewell Tour 2026 performance at Tons of Rock in Oslo, Norway on June 28, 2025.
Megadeth – Farewell Tour 2026 expected setlist:
- Hangar 18
- Dread and the Fugitive Mind
- Angry Again
- Sweating Bullets
- She-Wolf
- Skin o’ My Teeth
- Trust
- Countdown to Extinction
- Tornado of Souls
- We’ll Be Back
- Peace Sells
- Symphony of Destruction
Encore:
- Holy Wars… The Punishment Due
Album Breakdown:
| Album | Songs Played |
|---|---|
| Countdown to Extinction | 4 |
| Rust in Peace | 3 |
| Cryptic Writings | 2 |
| Hidden Treasures | 1 |
| Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying? | 1 |
| The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead! | 1 |
| The World Needs a Hero | 1 |
Megadeth Farewell Tour 2026 Tickets
Heavy metal music is having a sad summer. First, fans were upset because Ozzy Osbourne died. Now, the band Megadeth has said that “the end is near.” Megadeth started in 1983.
The band members now are Dave Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari, James Lomenzo, and Dirk Verbeuren. They will go on a farewell tour in 2026. They will also make a final album together.
In August 2025, Dave Mustaine gave a public statement that this will be final tour. Fans can look forward to news about tickets for the farewell tour and the new album release.
About Megadeth
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Fallen Angels (1983) |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Thrash metal, Speed metal, Heavy metal |
| Works | Discography, Songs |
| Years Active | 1983–2002, 2004–present |
| Labels | Combat, Capitol, Sanctuary, Roadrunner, Tradecraft, Echo |
| Current Members | Dave Mustaine, James LoMenzo, Dirk Verbeuren, Teemu Mäntysaari |
| Website | megadeth.com |
Dave Mustaine started Megadeth in 1983 after he was fired from Metallica. Mustaine has been the only main member of the band for 42 years. The band had many lineup changes over the years. Today, the members are:
- Dave Mustaine (singer and guitarist)
- James LoMenzo (bass player)
- Teemu Mäntysaari (guitar player)
- Dirk Verbeuren (drummer)
Megadeth’s latest album is called The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead!, released in 2022. A video was shared where their mascot Vic Rattlehead spoke for the first time.
FAQs: Megadeth Tour 2026
Why this tour is so special?
Ans: This is Megadeth’s last tour. It will be the end of their long music journey.
Is Megadeth releasing a final album?
Yes. Their last album is called The End Is Near.
What songs will they play on the tour?
They will play famous Megadeth songs and also songs from their last album, The End Is Near.