Published: May 20, 2026 · 7:31 AM EDT
The former Whitesnake guitarist will revisit the band’s classic era alongside members connected to UFO, Thin Lizzy, Ted Nugent, Journey, and Whitesnake
Adrian Vandenberg has announced the upcoming “My Whitesnake Years” U.S. tour for August 2026, celebrating the guitarist’s years with Whitesnake alongside special guests Vinnie Moore and Marco Mendoza.
The tour will revisit material connected to Vandenberg’s period with Whitesnake while additionally incorporating songs associated with Thin Lizzy, UFO, Ted Nugent, and other classic hard rock acts tied to the musicians involved in the lineup.
“MY WHITESNAKE YEARS” TOUR
According to Adrian Vandenberg, the tour was designed as a celebration of his twelve-year history connected to the classic era of Whitesnake.
Fans can expect performances of songs including:
“Still Of The Night”
“Here I Go Again”
“Judgement Day”
“Fool For Your Lovin’”
The concerts will additionally feature collaborative performances involving Vandenberg, Vinnie Moore, and Marco Mendoza, with material connected to their respective careers and bands.
Adrian Vandenberg first achieved international recognition during the early 1980s through his band Vandenberg, known for songs such as “Burning Heart” and “Friday Night.”
His later collaboration with David Coverdale led to a defining period within Whitesnake, including the iconic guitar solo on “Here I Go Again” and songwriting contributions to albums such as “Slip of the Tongue” and “Restless Heart.”
Vandenberg additionally participated in:
“Starkers in Tokyo”
“Live at Donington”
Whitesnake’s reunion-era greatest hits touring cycle
Joining the tour is guitarist Vinnie Moore, known internationally for his more than two decades with UFO as well as solo work and collaborations involving Alice Cooper and Vicious Rumors.
Bassist and vocalist Marco Mendoza additionally brings connections to:
Thin Lizzy
Whitesnake
Ted Nugent
The Dead Daisies
SatchVai Band
TOUR DATES — 2026
Aug. 3 — New Bedford, MA — The Vault Music Hall and Pub
Aug. 4 — New Haven, CT — Toad's Place
Aug. 5 — Newton, NJ — Newton Theatre
Aug. 6 — Sellersville, PA — Sellersville Theater
Aug. 7 — New York, NY — Sony Hall
Aug. 8 — Derry, NH — Tupelo Music Hall
Aug. 9 — Syracuse, NY — Sharkey's
Aug. 10 — Pittsburgh, PA — Jergel's
Aug. 12 — Detroit, MI — Token Lounge
Aug. 13 — Wabash, IN — Honeywell Center
Aug. 14 — St. Charles, IL — Arcada Theatre
Aug. 15 — Dixon, IL — Dixon Theater
Aug. 16 — Columbus, OH — King of Clubs
Aug. 18 — Shipshewana, IN — Blue Gate Theater
Aug. 20 — Nashville, TN — Basement East
Aug. 21 — Harrison, OH — Blue Note
Aug. 22 — Gatlinburg, TN — Monsters on the Mountain Festival (Vandenberg only)
Aug. 23 — Atlanta, GA — The Loft at Center Stage
Limited VIP packages will additionally include:
meet & greet opportunities
photo sessions
autograph access
commemorative laminates
exclusive merchandise surprises
Across decades of recording and touring, Adrian Vandenberg established himself as one of the notable guitarists connected to the melodic hard rock and classic heavy rock movements of the 1980s and 1990s.
His work with Whitesnake, combined with collaborations involving legendary musicians across multiple generations of hard rock, continues influencing audiences connected to both classic and modern melodic rock traditions.
With the “My Whitesnake Years” tour, Adrian Vandenberg revisits one of the defining chapters of his career while bringing together musicians connected to several important eras of classic hard rock history
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
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