Iconic '70s Rock Band Announces New Dates for 2026 Tour With Special Guests
The party isn't over just yet for two of new wave's most beloved bands.
The B-52s and Devo have announced a new round of 2026 dates for their co-headlining Cosmic De-Evolution Tour, with viral mashup artist DJ Cummerbund joining the lineup as the newly announced special guest. Presales begin June 23, while tickets for the new dates go on sale to the general public on June 26.
"It's official!" The B-52s wrote on Instagram. "The party isn't over: The Cosmic De-Evolution Tour with @clubdevo continues, with special guest @djcummerbund."
Eight dates make up this new chapter of the tour, beginning in Tinley Park, Illinois on Sept. 17 and includes stops in Michigan, Seattle and Vancouver before coming to a close on Halloween in Palm Desert, California.
The tour brings together two of the most influential bands to emerge from the late 1970s new wave movement. Although The B-52s and Devo built their careers with distinctly different sounds, both became known for embracing the unconventional, blending quirky visuals, offbeat humor and infectious songs that helped redefine rock music during the MTV era and beyond.
Formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976, The B-52s introduced audiences to an unmistakable mix of surf rock, dance music and campy pop with classics including "Rock Lobster," "Planet Claire," "Private Idaho," "Roam" and the chart-topping "Love Shack."
"We know who we are," The B-52s frontman, Fred Schneider, told Louder. "And we always struck a chord with all the people who are different – gay people, introverts, outsiders. They've all told us how our music opened up their whole appreciation for music and art and other ways of looking at things."
Meanwhile, Akron, Ohio's Devo built its career around its satirical theory of "de-evolution," earning a devoted following with songs such as "Whip It," "Girl U Want" and "Uncontrollable Urge."
Despite decades of parallel success, the two groups rarely shared the stage before launching the Cosmic De-Evolution Tour. The collaboration grew out of a mutual admiration that stretches back to the early days of new wave, giving fans the opportunity to experience two pioneering bands on the same bill.
The addition of DJ Cummerbund brings another layer of fun to the tour. Known for his inventive mashups that blend artists from wildly different genres and generations, the internet favorite has built a large following by creating unexpected musical combinations that fit naturally alongside the playful spirit both bands have embraced throughout their careers.
Nearly 50 years after they first helped reshape rock music, The B-52s continue to prove that there's still plenty of life left in the party. With Devo, DJ Cummerbund and another slate of dates now on the calendar, the Cosmic De-Evolution Tour is set to keep the celebration going well into 2026.
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This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 3:31 PM.