MEGADETH have unveiled their first 2026 headlining tour dates as part of their ongoing farewell world tour — the final chapter in the band's 40-plus-year history. The run kicks off on April 23 in Lima, Peru, with further dates continuing through Latin America and beyond.
The farewell campaign was announced by founder, vocalist, and guitarist Dave Mustaine in August 2025, alongside the release of the band's self-titled final album 'Megadeth', which dropped January 23, 2026 via Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint in partnership with BLKIIBLK/Frontiers. The album features a cover of METALLICA's "Ride the Lightning" among its tracks.
Mustaine stated: "Most bands don't get to go out on their own terms, on top. That's where I'm at right now. We want to give every fan in every corner of the world the chance to say goodbye properly."
The scale of the farewell is genuinely massive — Mustaine has indicated the tour will span "another three to five years," ensuring that MEGADETH will reach fans across every continent before the final show. Earlier North American and Canadian dates (February–March 2026) have already taken place, with European and South American legs to follow throughout the rest of the year.
MEGADETH remain one of the most commercially successful and critically respected bands in thrash metal history, with a catalog that spans over 40 years and includes landmark albums such as 'Peace Sells… but Who's Buying?', 'Rust in Peace', and 'Countdown to Extinction'.