Totally Tubular Festival announces 2026 summer tour lineup

Totally Tubular Festival announces 2026 summer tour lineup

The Totally Tubular Festival, a multi-act 1980s new wave concert series, has announced its 2026 cross-country summer tour featuring a lineup of era-defining artists. The tour is scheduled to launch July 17 in Phoenix and will conclude Aug. 16 in Aurora, Illinois.

The 2026 roster includes Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People, A Flock of Seagulls, The Motels, The Producers, Animotion, The Escape Club, and Tommy Tutone. The tour marks a significant milestone for headliner Thomas Dolby, as it will be the first time he has performed with The Lost Toy People since their 1988 appearance at the Rose Bowl. Additionally, the original lineup of The Producers will embark on their first national coast-to-coast U.S. tour in over 25 years.

“Totally Tubular Festival has clearly emerged in just two years as the market leader for all 80’s tours in North America,” said Jon Pleeter, the festival’s creator. “For all of the fans of 80’s new wave music, the Tubular circus is coming to town.”

The festival, which originated in 2024, is expanding this year to hit 15 markets following a successful holiday tour of the Northeast. Tickets for the summer trek went on sale nationally on Friday. Click here to purchase tickets.

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