George Thorogood and The Destroyers Announce ‘The Baddest Show On Earth Tour’ for 2026
George Thorogood and The Destroyers are about to break a thousand more hearts. The classic rock heroes have just announced they’re hitting the road for ‘The Baddest Show On Earth Tour’ running from March through April 2026.
During this tour, the iconic “Bad To The Bone” band will perform at theaters, symphony halls, performing arts centers, and casinos across the U.S. and Canada. While there are currently no scheduled shows in the Tri-state area, fans can catch the group’s three California gigs to kick off the 16-concert run.
“We’re hittin’ the road again,” Thorogood, 75, shared on Instagram. “The first leg of our 2026 Baddest Show On Earth Tour is locked, loaded, and ready to rock. We’re excited to bring the boogie, the rock, and the GTD fire to a town near you. Let’s make 2026 the loudest year yet!”
What to Expect at the Shows
Based on Set List FM data, George Thorogood and The Destroyers typically perform around a dozen songs at each concert. Fans can count on hearing hits like “Bad To The Bone,” “I Drink Alone,” and “Born To Be Bad,” as well as covers of classic tunes such as Bo Diddley’s “Who Do You Love?” and Them’s “Gloria.”
Their recent show at Washington, D.C.’s Warner Theatre highlighted this signature sound. Parklife DC praised the February 2025 performance, calling it “a celebration of greasy, groovy blues-based rock ‘n’ roll music, delivered loud and nasty.”
Tickets and Tour Dates
Boogie people eager to see the band live can purchase tickets for all upcoming George Thorogood and The Destroyers shows on platforms like Vivid Seats. The official on-sale date for ‘The Baddest Show On Earth Tour’ is Friday, Nov. 7.
Please note that Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, so prices may vary from face value due to demand. The site offers a 100% buyer guarantee ensuring your transaction is safe, secure, and tickets are delivered before the event.
A complete tour calendar—including all dates, venues, and ticket links—is available below.
Recent Set List Highlight: Staten Island, September 14
On September 14, Thorogood took the stage at Staten Island’s St. George Theatre. According to Set List FM, here’s the set list from that night:
- “Rock Party”
- “Who Do You Love?” (Bo Diddley cover)
- “Mama Talk to Your Daughter” (J. B. Lenoir cover)
- “I Drink Alone”
- “Madison Blues” (Elmore James cover)
- “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” (Amos Milburn cover)
- “Cocaine Blues” (Traditional cover)
- “Gear Jammer”
- “Get a Hair-cut” (Don’t Panic cover)
- “Bad to the Bone”
- “Gloria” (Them cover)
- “Move It on Over” (Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys cover)
Encore:
New Music from George Thorogood and The Destroyers
While the band has not released a full album recently, seven years ago Thorogood put out a pair of ebullient singles that capture their classic rock and blues sound perfectly. Check out the hard-hitting tracks “Shot Down” and “Ain’t Coming Home Tonight” for a taste of new material.
More Classic Rock Tours in 2025-26
If George Thorogood and The Destroyers aren’t coming to your area, don’t worry. Here are five other essential classic rock acts touring in the coming months that you won’t want to miss:
- Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top
- AC/DC
- RUSH
- John Fogerty
- Robert Plant
For a broader view of classic rock on the road in 2025, check out our list of the biggest classic rock tours to find the perfect show for you.
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George Thorogood and the Destroyers 2026 Tour Schedule:
Tickets: Available via Vivid Seats and official outlets starting Friday, Nov. 7.
