Slipknot Unveil 2027 (sic)est Stadium Tour
Slipknot have announced their 2027 ‘(sic)est Stadium Tour’, a massive global stadium run that will kick off on July 3 at London’s Wembley Stadium and wrap up on September 16 in Bogotá, Colombia. The masked metal icons revealed the dates on September 28, 2026, following a cryptic teaser campaign that saw flaming ‘S’ logos and city-specific posters appear worldwide.
The tour marks Slipknot’s first full-scale stadium outing and will feature a brand-new set, new staging, and a career-spanning setlist. The North American leg begins July 16 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., and includes stops at Citi Field (Queens, NY), Parc Jean Drapeau (Montréal), Rogers Stadium (Toronto), Soldier Field (Chicago), Hersheypark Stadium, Fenway Park (Boston), FirstBank Stadium (Nashville), Daikin Park (Houston), Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (Commerce City, CO), SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA), Golden Gate Park (San Francisco), and Chase Field (Phoenix). The South American leg follows in September with shows in São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Lima, and Bogotá.
Ticket Presales and Launch Events
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 2 at 10am local time. Artist presales begin Tuesday, September 29 at 10am local, followed by a Knotfest presale at 12pm local. To build anticipation, Slipknot are hosting ‘(sic)est Stadium Tour Launch Experiences’ tonight (September 28) at Wembley Stadium in London and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles from 5–9pm local. Fans attending can purchase tickets early, access a pop-up shop with exclusive merch, and the first 500 buyers will receive a free event poster. At sunset, a 30-foot flaming Slipknot Tribal S symbol will be lit.
A Career-Defining Run with Star-Studded Support
The tour boasts an eclectic lineup of 11 different openers across select dates. Marilyn Manson, Lorna Shore, and Hatebreed will support the Wembley kickoff, with Manson and Hatebreed also joining the South American dates alongside local acts. Bring Me The Horizon will serve as direct support on all North American shows, with a rotating cast including Acid Bath, Lamb of God, Motionless In White, Lorna Shore, Kublai Khan TX, Polyphia, Loathe, and Vended.
This outing follows the release of Slipknot’s new single, “Arsenal,” their first new music since 2022’s The End, So Far and their first recording since the departures of turntablist Sid Wilson and keyboardist-sampler Craig Jones. The band last performed live on July 19, 2025, at Inkcarceration, with a revamped lineup featuring drummer Eloy Casagrande.
Industry Context and Fan Anticipation
The stadium tour represents a significant escalation for Slipknot, who have long been a arena and festival staple. By booking iconic venues like Wembley and Fenway Park, the band signals confidence in their enduring draw. The diverse support acts—ranging from metalcore to nu-metal to experimental—cater to a broad audience and mirror recent trends in genre-blending tours. For fans, the promise of a career-spanning setlist and new production adds to the excitement. The timing also aligns with a resurgence in legacy metal acts staging ambitious outings, as seen with Oasis Knebworth 2027: Tickets on Sale Now as Band Adds Two Final Dates.
What This Means for the Live Music Landscape
Slipknot’s 2027 stadium tour underscores the growing demand for large-scale metal and hard rock events. With 19 dates across three continents, the run could set a new benchmark for the band’s touring career. It also highlights the continued viability of stadium shows for legacy acts, even as production costs soar. The involvement of Live Nation and non-Live Nation dates (such as The Town in São Paulo) suggests a strategic routing to maximize reach.
Moreover, the tour’s launch experiences—combining early ticket access, exclusive merch, and a pyrotechnic spectacle—reflect an evolving playbook for building hype in the streaming era. By creating in-person events, Slipknot foster community and urgency, a tactic increasingly adopted by artists like Olivia Rodrigo Launches Unraveled Tour as Jingle Ball 2026 Adds Her to LA Lineup. For now, fans eagerly await October 2 to secure their spot in what promises to be a defining chapter in Slipknot’s legacy.
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