Foo Fighters Announce 2026 North American Stadium Tour, Share New Song Asking For A Friend
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Elizabeth Miranda
Foo Fighters have released a new song, Asking For A Friend, and announced a North American stadium tour for next summer.
The heavy yet melodic rock track arrives after teasers both online and via billboards, and is accompanied by a lengthy personal statement from frontman Dave Grohl:
"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…"
Asking For A Friend follows the American band's July single, Today's Song, and drops alongside news of their Take Cover Tour of North America next summer, their first run of dates since 2023/24's Everything Or Nothing At All Tour. Main support will come from Queens Of The Stone Age, with Mannequin Pussy and Gouge Away opening on select dates. Tickets go on general sale at 10am local time on October 31.
A few weeks ago, Foo Fighters released a live EP titled 'Are Playing Where ??? Vol. 1' exclusively on Bandcamp, featuring the songs Alone + Easy Target, Exhausted, Wattershed, Weenie Beenie, White Limo and Winnebago. Recorded during their surprise US club shows in September, the first gig saw Grohl officially introducing new drummer Ilan Rubin, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails.
Rubin replaces Josh Freese, who left earlier this year. Freese joined Foo Fighters in 2023 after the death of long-time drummer Taylor Hawkins.
Foo Fighters released their most recent studio album, 'But Here We Are', in 2023. It was their first without Hawkins.
They'll play two shows in Mexico in November, including a headline set at Corona Capital festival in Mexico City.
Foo Fighters Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Fri November 14 2025 - MEXICO CITY MX - Corona Capital (USA)
Tue August 04 2026 - TORONTO Ontario - Rogers Stadium (Canada)
Thu August 06 2026 - DETROIT Michigan - Ford Field (USA)
Sat August 08 2026 - CHICAGO Illinois - Soldier Field Stadium (USA)
Mon August 10 2026 - CLEVELAND Ohio - Huntington Bank Field (USA)
Thu August 13 2026 - PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania - Lincoln Financial Field (USA)
Sat August 15 2026 - NASHVILLE Tennessee - Nissan Stadium (USA)
Mon August 17 2026 - WASHINGTON District of Columbia - Nationals Park (USA)
Sat September 12 2026 - FARGO North Dakota - Fargodome (USA)
Tue September 15 2026 - REGINA Saskatchewan - Mosaic Stadium (Canada)
Thu September 17 2026 - EDMONTON Alberta - Commonwealth Stadium (Canada)
Sun September 20 2026 - VANCOUVER British Columbia - BC Place (Canada)
Sat September 26 2026 - LAS VEGAS Nevada - Allegiant Stadium (USA)
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