Foo Fighters share “Asking for a Friend,” announce 2026 tour with QOTSA, Mannequin Pussy & Gouge Away

Foo Fighters returned to the stage last month with a new drummer, Ilan Rubin on Nine Inch Nails, and now that they’ve done some intimate US shows and a run in Asia, they’ve announced a North American stadium tour for 2026. They’ve lined up some awesome support for the occasion: Queens of the Stone Age, Mannequin Pussy, and Gouge Away will each join them for select shows. See all dates below.

There’s no NYC date at the moment, but they’re promising “many more shows to come,” and tickets for these dates go on sale Friday, October 31 at 10 AM local. There’s an artist presale starting Wednesday, October 29, and you can sign up for that now.

Foo Fighters also shared a new single, “Asking for a Friend,” which follows their cover of Minor Threat’s “I Don’t Wanna Hear It,” their July single “Today’s Song,” and their Are Playing Where??? live album. Hear it below.

Dave Grohl wrote about both the tour and the song:

Since our return to the stage in San Luis Obispo five weeks ago, we have been reminded of why we love and are forever devoted to doing this Foo Fighters thing. From reuniting as a band and staring at a list of 30 years worth of songs to brush off, to reimagining versions with the incredible blessing of the one and only Ilan Rubin behind the drums, to reconnecting with our amazing fans and blasting them with everything we’ve got (no matter the size of the venue) because we would not be here without them, we have the most solid core. And the sun is finally rising over the horizon.

What better way to share the view than with close friends?

In 1992 I first saw the legendary Kyuss perform at the Off Ramp in Seattle and met Mr. Josh Homme. The band were friends of a friend, and before long their album Blues for the Red Sun became the soundtrack to that summer. 33 years later and with many miles behind us, I have shared some of my life’s most rewarding musical moments with my dear friend, Josh. A lifelong bond that goes far beyond the sound we’ve made together. So it is with great happiness that we can share this next chapter together with his almighty Queens of the Stone Age.

Take cover.

But none of this would be complete without new music to share from Pat, Nate, Chris, Rami, Ilan and I. ‘Asking for a Friend’ is a song for those who have waited patiently in the cold, relying on hope and faith for their horizon to appear. Searching for ‘proof’ when hanging by a wish until the sun shines again.

One of many songs to come…”

FOO FIGHTERS: 2026 TOUR DATES
August 4 — Toronto ON — Rogers Stadium
August 6 — Detroit MI — Ford Field
August 8 — Chicago IL — Soldier Field
August 10 — Cleveland OH — Huntington Bank Field
August 13 — Philadelphia PA — Lincoln Financial Field
August 15 — Nashville TN — Nissan Stadium
August 17 — Washington DC — Nationals Park
September 12 — Fargo ND — Fargodome
September 15 — Regina SK — Mosaic Stadium
September 17 — Edmonton AB — Commonwealth Stadium
September 20 — Vancouver BC — BC Place
September 26 — Las Vegas NV — Allegiant Stadium