It is a good time to be Howard Jones. The keyboardist has made a surprisingly good living out of making a few great hits in the 1980s, and he has continued to make money from that. Good for him. He deserves that.
But he is also a hard worker. He doesn't rest on his laurels, no. Instead, he tours and brings joy to the masses. Now, he has dropped dates for a collection of 1980s hit-makers that will tour the United States (and one show in Canada) in the summer of 2026.
Besides Jones, Wang Chung, the English Beat, and Modern English will take the road and not cheat fans. At every tour stop, each musical artist will do an entire set. This means you won't get the two Wang Chung songs you know and then 20 by Jones.
Howard Jones hits the road in 2026 with some good friends from the 1980s
Oddly, no shows will take place in the traditional American South. Texas, sure, but not Atlanta or Miami, Nashville, or Charlotte. If you are a fan of the bands and live in the region, you'll want to do a destination vacation.
A pre-sale for the tour got underway on Wednesday, April 8, at 10 am local time. The general public sale begins on Friday, April 10, at 10 am local time. For more information, you can check out Howard Jones' official website.
Howard Jones, Wang Chung, Modern English, and the English Beat 2026 tour dates:
- 07/19 — Napa, CA @ Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions
- 07/20 — Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery
- 07/21 — Paso Robles, CA @ Paso Robles Event Center
- 07/23 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre
- 07/24 — San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
- 07/26 — Las Vegas, NV @ Resorts World Theatre
- 07/29 — West Valley City, UT @ Maverik Center
- 07/30 — Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
- 08/01 — Council Bluffs, IA @ Harrah’s Stir Cove
- 08/04 — Austin, TX @ ACL Live At The Moody Theatre
- 08/05 — Grand Prairie, TX @ Texas Trust CU Theatre
- 08/07 — Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater At White River State Park
- 08/08 — Rochester Hills, MI @ Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
- 08/11 — Kettering, OH @ Fraze Pavilion
- 08/12 — Lewiston, NY @ Artpark Amphitheater
- 08/14 — Atlantic City, NJ @ Borgata Resort Spa & Casino
- 08/15 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
- 08/19 — Boston, MA @ Citizens House Of Blues
- 08/20 — Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater
- 08/21 — Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
- 08/23 — Toronto, ON @ The Bowl At Sobeys Stadium