The Smashing Pumpkins have announced their 'Rats in a Cage' tour, offering fans across North America a chance to experience two distinct sets each night. This tour celebrates the 30th anniversary of their seminal album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, along with a selection of other hits.
Tour Highlights and Dates
The tour kicks off on September 30 in Columbus, Ohio, at the Schottenstein Center. The band will then make stops in major cities including Boston, Brooklyn, and Chicago, wrapping up on November 14 in Huntington Beach, California at Darker Waves.
- 09-30 Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center
- 10-02 Boston, MA - TD Garden
- 10-03 Baltimore, MD - CFG Bank Arena
- 10-04 Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center
- 10-06 Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Paints Arena
- 10-07 Hamilton, Ontario - TD Coliseum
- 10-09 Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre
- 10-11 Madison, WI - Kohl Center
- 10-13 Saint Paul, MN - Grand Casino Arena
- 10-14 Chicago, IL - United Center
- 10-16 Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center
- 10-17 Jacksonville, FL - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- 10-18 Tampa, FL - Benchmark International Arena
- 10-20 Indianapolis, IN - Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- 10-22 Nashville, TN - The Truth
- 10-24 Oklahoma City, OK - Paycom Center
- 10-25 Austin, TX - Moody Center
- 10-27 Denver, CO - Ball Arena
- 10-29 Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center
- 10-30 Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena
- 11-01 Portland, OR - Moda Center
- 11-03 Calgary, Alberta - Scotiabank Saddledome
- 11-05 Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena
- 11-06 Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena
- 11-08 San Jose, CA - SAP Center
- 11-11 Phoenix, AZ - Mortgage Matchup Center
- 11-12 Los Angeles, CA - The Kia Forum
- 11-14 Huntington Beach, CA - Darker Waves
New Guitarist and Recent Releases
This tour marks the first major outing for the band since the release of their 2024 album, Aghori Mhori Mei. The album followed the departure of longtime guitarist Jeff Schroeder. Instead of hiring a session musician, the band opted for an open call, eventually bringing Kiki Wong into the fold as their new touring guitarist.
Tickets and Additional Information
Fans can purchase tickets through major outlets, including Ticketmaster and StubHub. This tour promises a mix of nostalgia with new energy, making it a must-see event for both long-time fans and new listeners.
Source: https://pitchfork.com/news/the-smashing-pumpkins-announce-the-rats-in-a-cage-tour/
