Buckcherry Announce Leg One of 2026 Let It Roar Summer Tour; Premiere Live Roar Like Thunder Video
Buckcherry are turning up the volume for Summer 2026. In continued support of their 11th studio album, Roar Like Thunder, the band has officially announced the first leg of their Let It Roar Tour, kicking off May 2 at the M3 Festival in Columbia, Maryland, and wrapping May 31 at The Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City.
The newly announced run will see the California rock outfit bring their high-octane live show across the East Coast and Midwest, including several major festival appearances. Among the highlights are Buckcherry’s first-ever performances at Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida (May 7) and Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio (May 15). These festival slots mark significant additions to the band's touring résumé and signal a continued momentum behind Roar Like Thunder.
The confirmed dates for leg one of the 2026 Let It Roar Tour are as follows:
BUCKCHERRY – LET IT ROAR TOUR 2026 (Leg One)
5/2 —Columbia, MD — M3 Fest
5/3 — Charlotte, NC — Amo's
5/5 — Savannah, GA — Victory North
5/7 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville
5/8 — Columbia, SC — Ground Zero
5/9 — Myrtle Beach, SC — Suck Bang Blow
5/11 — Asheville, NC — Orange Peel
5/12 — Gainesville, GA — The Hall At Bourbon Brothers
5/14 — Salem, VA — Salem Civic Center
5/15 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple
5/16 — Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall
5/18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Jergel's
5/19 — Allentown, PA — Archer
5/21 — Hampton Beach, NH — Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
5/22 — Portland, ME — Aura
5/23 — Springfield, MA — Symphony Hall
5/26 — Fort Wayne, IN — Piere's
5/27 — Lansing, MI — Grewall Hall
5/29 — Nashville, TN — Ryman
5/30 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
5/31 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
Tickets and additional tour information are available here.
Alongside the tour announcement, Buckcherry have unveiled a live performance video for the album's title track, Roar Like Thunder. Shot during their 2025 run, the video captures the band in peak form, delivering the track with the grit and urgency that has long defined their live shows. From frontman Josh Todd’s commanding stage presence, to the band's tight, driving instrumentation, the performance underscores why Buckcherry remain a consistent draw on the touring circuit. The crowd's visible energy and sing-along moments further amplify the song's anthemic punch, translating the studio cut into a full scale live performance. Check out the video here.
Roar Like Thunder continues to showcase Buckcherry's trademark blend of gritty hard rock hooks and unapologetic swagger. With a robust routing and high-profile festival appearances, the Let It Roar Tour positions the band for a high-visibility summer run as they bring new material and fan favorites to audiences nationwide.
