THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Announce Fall 'The Rats In A Cage Tour', Celebrating 'Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness''
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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have announced a fall 2026 North American tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their 1995 double album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness.

Dubbed "The Rats In A Cage Tour", the 27-date trek will see the Billy Corgan-fronted act play "two unique sets", including a performance of the classic LP in its entirety along with a second set consisting of material from nearly four decades of unruly hits and dark treasures.

The tour is scheduled to launch on September 30 in Columbus, Ohio and conclude on November 12 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.

Citi cardmember and Verizon Access ticket pre-sales will begin on Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m.

local time, with a Live Nation All Access ticket pre-sale following on Wednesday, May 20 at 10:00 a.m local time.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m.

local time.

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS fall 2026 "The Rats In A Cage Tour" dates: Sep.

30 - Columbus, OH @ The Schottenstein Center Oct.

02 - Boston, MA @ TD Garden Oct.

03 - Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena Oct.

04 - Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center Oct.

06 - Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena Oct.

07 - Hamilton, ON @ TD Coliseum Oct.

09 - Montréal, QC @ Centre Bell Oct.

11 - Madison, WI @ Kohl Center Oct.

13 - Saint Paul, MN @ Grand Casino Arena Oct.

14 - Chicago, IL @ United Center Oct.

16 - Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center Oct.

17 - Jacksonville, FL @ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Oct.

18 - Tampa, FL @ Benchmark International Arena Oct.

20 - Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse Oct.

22 - Nashville, TN @ The Truth Oct.

24 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center Oct.

25 - Austin, TX @ Moody Center Oct.

27 - Denver, CO @ Ball Arena Oct.

29 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta Center Oct.

30 - Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena Nov.

01 - Portland, OR @ Moda Center Nov.

03 - Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome Nov.

05 - Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena Nov.

06 - Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena Nov.

08 - San Jose, CA @ SAP Center Nov.

11 - Phoenix, AZ @ Mortgage Matchup Center Nov.

12 - Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum The tour celebrates the enduring influence of Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness, which was released on October 24, 1995.

This sprawling double album is widely regarded as one of the most iconic works of the decade and has been reissued with expanded packaging this year.