‘90s Funk Metal Icon Announces 2026 Tour With Cult-Favorite Bands
- - ‘90s Funk Metal Icon Announces 2026 Tour With Cult-Favorite Bands
Geca FloresJanuary 21, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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Les Claypool is back on the road once again, but this time he will be joined by familiar faces.
The ‘90s funk metal icon is bringing his most beloved bands together on one stage for the exciting U.S. tour in the summer.
In an Instagram post, Primus, Claypool’s main band, announced the Claypool Gold 2026 tour, bringing together three of his projects.
This consists of the jam/prog/funk/metal band The Frog Brigade, the psychedelic rock collaboration with Sean Ono Lennon known as The Claypool Lennon Delirium and, of course, Primus.
In addition to the thrilling lineup, the upcoming tour promises a unique and collaborative performance.
Les Claypool of Primus performs at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre on August 17, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.Jeff Hahne/Getty Images (Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)
Claypool Gold 2026 will kick off in May in Reno, Nevada and conclude in Napa, California in July.
“Claypool Gold will hit the road this Summer 2026, bringing together Primus, The Claypool Lennon Delirium and The Frog Brigade for a mind-melting musical experience. Each night, all three bands will share the stage all at once for a fluid show featuring wildly different setlists and surprises,” the caption reads.
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Fans can access tickets, including VIP upgrades, during the “special pre-sale” on Wednesday with the general public on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.
Following the announcement, fans couldn't help but express their excitement to see the cult-favorite bands join forces live.
“Hell yes!! Excited for this,” one wrote.
“Wow. This should be quite the show. Sounds like beautiful controlled chaos,” another added.
The same goes for a follower who said, “Definitely a don’t miss kinda show.”
Meanwhile, a fan playfully commented, saying, “Les is the hardest working man in the business.”
Claypool Gold 2026 tour dates
May 20 - Reno Events Center - Reno, NV
May 22 - Hayden Homes Amphitheater - Bend, OR
May 23 - Marymoor Live - Redmond, WA
May 25 - KettleHouse Amphitheater - Bonner, MT
May 26 - The Lot at the Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
May 28 - Starlight Amphitheatre - Kansas City, MO
May 30 - The Factory - St. Louis, MO
May 31 - Meadow Brook Amphitheatre - Rochester Hills, MI
June 2 - Jacobs Pavilion - Cleveland, OH
June 3 - Salt Shed - Chicago, IL
June 5 - The Caverns Outdoor Amphitheater - Pelham, TN
June 6 - KEMBA Live! Outdoor - Columbus, OH
June 9 - Thompson's Point - Portland, ME
June 10 - Leader Bank Pavilion - Boston, MA
June 12 - Saratoga Performing Arts Center - Saratoga Springs, NY
June 13 - Stone Pony Summerstage - Asbury Park, NJ
June 14 - All Good Now Festival - Columbia, MD
June 16 - The AMP Ballantyne - Charlotte, NC
June 17 - Firefly Distillery - North Charleston, SC
June 19 - St. Augustine Amphitheatre - St. Augustine, FL
June 20 - Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park - Atlanta, GA
June 22 - Walmart AMP - Rogers, AR
June 23 - ACL Live at Moody Theatre - Austin, TX
June 25 - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory - Irving, TX
June 27 - Dillon Amphitheater - Dillon, CO
June 28 - Dillon Amphitheater - Dillon, CO
June 30 - Arizona Financial Theatre - Phoenix, AZ
July 1 - Gallagher Square - San Diego, CA
July 3 - Long Beach Amphitheater - Long Beach, CA
July 4 - Meritage Resort & Spa - Napa, CA
In addition to the highly anticipated U.S. tour, The Claypool Lennon Delirium released a new single, “WAP” which means “What a Predicament.”
The track showcases the band’s signature psychedelic rock mixed with funky melodies, intricate bass grooves and hypnotic beats that highlight Claypool and Lennon’s playful experimental chemistry.
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