America may be politically/culturally locked into both 1990 and 2003 simultaneously, but now the ’80s are prepared to roar back with the “Things Can Only Get Better” tour. (Wow, now that’s awfully presumptive.)
The 21-date North American tour is headlined by electronic music legend Howard Jones, who has curated a who’s who of genuine ’80s musical icons as guests: Wang Chung, The English Beat, and Modern English. Together, these legends of yesteryear (each performing full sets) will kick things off on July 19th in Napa, visit Los Angeles, Austin, Indianapolis, Atlantic City, and Boston, among other locales, before wrapping up in Toronto on August 23rd. Jones and company have also released a brief announcement video.
“I dreamed of curating a tour with my favorite bands that could bring some positivity in our troubled times,” Jones said in a statement. “I’m thrilled that this is actually happening this summer with the ‘Things Can Only Get Better Tour.’ Joining me are my friends Wang Chung, The English Beat, Modern English, and Richard Blade. I’m so excited to be touring with these amazing talents. Our aim is to bring some joy with the banging pop anthems that we all know and love. ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ is a message of hope for a future that we can create, when we stand up for the world we want to live in. Can’t wait to see you this summer!”
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Check out the full schedule below. The artist pre-sale begins Wednesday (April 8th) at 10 a.m. local time. The general on sale kicks off on Friday, April 10th at 10 a.m. local. Grab your tickets now via Ticketmaster.
“Things Can Only Get Better” 2026 Tour Dates:
07/19 — Napa, CA @ Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions
07/20 — Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery
07/21 — Paso Robles, CA @ Paso Robles Event Center
07/23 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre
07/24 — San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
07/26 — Las Vegas, NV @ Resorts World Theatre
07/29 — West Valley City, UT @ Maverik Center
07/30 — Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
08/01 — Council Bluffs, IA @ Harrah’s Stir Cove
08/04 — Austin, TX @ ACL Live At The Moody Theatre
08/05 — Grand Prairie, TX @ Texas Trust CU Theatre
08/07 — Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater At White River State Park
08/08 — Rochester Hills, MI @ Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
08/11 — Kettering, OH @ Fraze Pavilion
08/12 — Lewiston, NY @ Artpark Amphitheater
08/14 — Atlantic City, NJ @ Borgata Resort Spa & Casino
08/15 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
08/19 — Boston, MA @ Citizens House Of Blues
08/20 — Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater
08/21 — Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
08/23 — Toronto, ON @ The Bowl At Sobeys Stadium
