Tool
Tool will headline both Riot Fest 2026 in Chicago and Louder Than Life 2026 in Louisville, securing prominent festival slots for the fall. Frontman Maynard James Keenan recently emphasized that retirement is not an option, underscoring the band’s commitment to continue performing. No comprehensive tour has been announced, and ticket inventory remains unavailable on major platforms. Fans can look forward to the upcoming festival performances as the most concrete live engagements slated for 2026.
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Tour score
36 signals since Sep 2025.
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Buzz timeline
How the buzz has moved since May.
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25 rumors and reports plotted.
- Live, May 17
- Festival, May 29
- Festival, Aug 13
Tour dates
Riot Fest 2026
Festival appearance
No tour dates yet
Signs of a return
The announcements, reports and rumors behind the score.
2mo agoLOUDER THAN LIFE Releases Full Day-By-Day Schedule for 2026 Festival2mo ago · metalinjection.net · Tool, Limp Bizkit, and more will be headlining this year's Louder Than Life. The post LOUDER THAN LIFE Releas…
Official2mo agoRiot Fest 2026 reveal stage times – with Morrissey opening for Tool2mo ago · nme.com · The festival returns to Douglass Park in Chicago from September 18 to 20 The post Riot Fest 2026 reveal stage…
Official2mo agoThe 2026 ‘Riot Fest’ Daily Schedules Pit Tool Against Nas & More2mo ago · theprp.com · Insane Clown Posse, Pierce The Veil and Elvis Costello are also in a three-way battle for attendance. The pos…
Official2mo agoMorrissey Will Open for Tool at Riot Fest 20262mo ago · consequence.net · The Chicago music festival has revealed its daily schedule. Morrissey Will Open for Tool at Riot Fest 2026 Al…
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About Tool
California-originated progressive metal outfit Tool blends intricate time-signature shifts, heavy riffing, and atmospheric textures into a sound that has defined modern prog-metal since the mid-1990s. Their live shows are renowned for immersive visual production, extended set lengths, and a meticulous focus on musicianship, earning a reputation as one of the most demanding concert experiences. Tool is slated to headline Riot Fest 2026 in Chicago and Louder Than Life 2026 in Louisville, confirming a strong festival presence for the latter half of the year despite the absence of a full-scale tour announcement.
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- 2026
- Last show
- 36
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tool touring in 2026?
No tour dates for Tool are currently announced. Tour buzz score: 55/100 (Warming Up).
Are there tour rumors for Tool?
Tool will headline both Riot Fest 2026 in Chicago and Louder Than Life 2026 in Louisville, securing prominent festival slots for the fall. Frontman Maynard James Keenan recently emphasized that retirement is not an option, underscoring the band’s commitment to continue perform...
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