Published: April 2, 2026
The British guitarist joins Alice Cooper’s band for upcoming shows as Nita Strauss steps away temporarily for maternity leave
Rock legend Alice Cooper has introduced British guitarist Anna Cara as part of his touring lineup, stepping in for longtime guitarist Nita Strauss, who is taking a temporary break as she prepares to welcome her first child.
At just 22 years old, Cara has already developed a presence within the rock scene, working alongside musicians such as Marc Storace of Krokus and Tommy Henriksen, a member of both Alice Cooper’s band and Hollywood Vampires.
Her debut with the band is set to take place between April 2–4, 2026, during the special “Welcome To Our Nightmare” shows in Las Vegas, a collaboration with illusionist Criss Angel at Planet Hollywood.
Alice Cooper commented on the addition:
“Anna Cara is a dynamic guitarist with her own style… she will fit in perfectly while Nita is away.”
Cara described the opportunity as a defining moment in her career:
“This is like a dream come true… I grew up watching Alice Cooper live shows and dreaming of this.”
Meanwhile, Nita Strauss expressed her support, highlighting Cara’s talent and confirming her confidence in the band’s future performances during her absence.
Following the Las Vegas residency, Cooper will continue with his “Alice’s Attic” U.S. tour, running from April 14 to May 9, 2026, before returning to Las Vegas for additional shows and later embarking on a European tour through June and July 2026.
TOUR 2026 LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY
April 2–4, 2026 — Las Vegas, NV — Criss Angel Theatre
U.S. TOUR – “ALICE’S ATTIC”
April 14, 2026 — San Antonio, TX — Majestic Theatre
April 15, 2026 — Irving, TX — Toyota Music Factory
April 17, 2026 — Topeka, KS — Performing Arts Center
April 18, 2026 — Cedar Rapids, IA — Alliant Energy Powerhouse
April 19, 2026 — Terre Haute, IN — The Mill
April 21, 2026 — Toledo, OH — Stranahan Theatre
April 23, 2026 — Columbus, OH — Mershon Auditorium
April 24, 2026 — Pikeville, KY — Appalachian Wireless Arena
April 25, 2026 — Huber Heights, OH — Rose Music Center
April 27, 2026 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Dome
April 28, 2026 — Durham, NC — Performing Arts Center
April 29, 2026 — Spartanburg, SC — Memorial Auditorium
May 1, 2026 — Albertville, AL — Sand Mountain Amphitheatre
May 2, 2026 — Albany, GA — Civic Center
May 3, 2026 — Pensacola, FL — Bay Center
May 5, 2026 — Fort Myers, FL — Barbara B Mann Hall
May 6, 2026 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Aurene Theatre
May 7, 2026 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville
May 9, 2026 — Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
EUROPEAN TOUR
June 13, 2026 — Istanbul, TR — Lifepark Open Air
June 18, 2026 — Clisson, FR — Hellfest
June 19, 2026 — Vitoria-Gasteiz, ES — Azkena Rock Festival
June 21, 2026 — Dessel, BE — Graspop
June 24, 2026 — Copenhagen, DK — Copenhell
June 25, 2026 — Oslo, NO — Tons Of Rock
June 27, 2026 — Rattvik, SE — Dalhalla
June 30, 2026 — Plzen, CZ — Logspeed Arena
July 2, 2026 — Ballenstedt, DE — Rock Harz
July 3, 2026 — Clam, AT — Clam Rock
July 4, 2026 — Eisenstadt, AT — Lovely Days Festival
July 7, 2026 — Zurich, CH — The Hall
July 8, 2026 — Luxembourg, LU — Rockhal
July 9, 2026 — Gelsenkirchen, DE — Amphitheatre
July 12, 2026 — Romano D’Ezzelino, IT — AMA Festival
With the addition of Anna Cara, Alice Cooper continues to evolve his live lineup while maintaining the energy and theatrical identity that has defined his performances for decades.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
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