Published: June 18, 2025 · 10:40 AM EDT
Former QUEENSRYCHE frontman GEOFF TATE has announced the 2026 US leg of his Operation Mindcrime – The Final Chapter tour, marking the closing chapter of one of progressive metal’s most iconic concept albums performed in full.
Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate has announced the 2026 U.S. leg of his "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" tour. The trek sees the 66-year-old vocalist performing the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album in its entirety for the last time.
A post on Tate's social media announcing the trek states: "Geoff Tate's 'Operation: Mindcrime – The Final Chapter Tour' is coming BACK in 2026! We're returning to select cities from 2025 AND adding brand new stops across the United Sates!
"This will be your *last chance ever* to witness Geoff and the band perform the **entire 'Operation: Mindcrime' album live** — and in 2026, we're taking it to the next level with a **full string ensemble** and an **epic laser light show**!"
2026 tour dates:
Jan. 27 - Savannah, GA - Victory North
Jan. 28 - Jacksonville, FL - Florida Theatre *
Jan. 29 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - The Parker Playhouse *
Jan. 30 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall *
Jan. 31 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues *
Feb. 03 - Charleston, SC - Charleston Music Hall
Feb. 04 - Atlanta, GA - Center Stage *
Feb. 05 - Birmingham, AL - Iron City
Feb. 06 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues *
Feb. 07 - San Antonio, TX - The Aztec Theatre *
Feb. 08 - Houston, TX - House of Blues *
Feb. 11 - Dallas, TX - Echo Music Hall *
Feb. 12 - Fort Worth, TX - Tannahill's Music Hall
Feb. 13 - El Paso, TX - 11:11
Feb. 14 - Phoenix, AZ - Celebrity Theater *
Feb. 15 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre *
Feb. 18 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater *
Feb. 19 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater
Feb. 21 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
