THOMAS DOLBY & THE LOST TOY PEOPLE, A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS, THE MOTELS, THE PRODUCERS, ANIMOTION, THE ESCAPE CLUB, AND TOMMY TUTONE

TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL—the acclaimed multi-act ‘80’s extravaganza which originated in 2024—returns for a full 2026 summertime tour of the US launching July 17 in Phoenix and wrapping August 16 in Aurora, IL. The colorful lineup features Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People, A Flock Of Seagulls, The Motels, The Producers, Animotion, The Escape Club, and Tommy Tutone. See the tour dates and artist quotes below. Tickets will go on sale nationally on Friday, April 24 (10am local time).

This will be the first time Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People have performed together since 1988; their last show was at the Rose Bowl supporting Depeche Mode. This will also be the first time in over 25 years that The Producers (original lineup) will tour the US nationally coast to coast.

The 2026 tour comes on the heels of a hugely successful holiday tour of the Northeast. This year’s trek will hit 15 markets, including Phoenix, Denver, San Francisco, Anaheim, Hollywood, Las Vegas, New Town, ND, Washington, DC, Atlantic City, New York City, Louisville, St. Petersburg, Huber Heights, OH, and Aurora, IL with more dates to be announced.

The artists performing at this year’s TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL exploded in the pop culture zeitgeist in the 1980’s thanks mainly to the high rotation of their music videos on MTV. These artists have enjoyed a steady rise in popularity in recent years, with their music having a lasting impact.

Annabella Lwin of Bow Wow Wow. Photo by Chyrisse.

“Totally Tubular Festival has clearly emerged in just two years as the market leader for all 80’s tours in North America, not to mention Totally Tubular is hands down the best 80’s party on the planet,” says Jon Pleeter, the festival’s creator. “For all of the fans of 80’s new wave music, the Tubular circus is coming to town—we’ll see you this summer.”

Check out Rock At Night’s review of the Totally Tubular Festival in Detroit in 2024. We gave it FIVE STARS!

TOUR DATES & LOCATIONS

DATE	LOCATION	VENUE
Friday, July 17	Phoenix, AZ	Celebrity Theatre
Sunday, July 19	Denver, CO	Mission Ballroom
Wednesday, July 22	San Francisco, CA	The Castro
Thursday, July 23	Anaheim, CA	House Of Blues
Friday, July 24	Hollywood, CA	Hollywood Palladium
Saturday, July 25	Las Vegas	SAHARA Las Vegas
^Sunday, July 26	Salt Lake City, UT	Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre
*Saturday, August 1	New Town, ND	4 Bears Casino
Friday, August 7	Washington DC	Warner Theatre
Saturday, August 8	Atlantic City, NJ	Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena
Sunday, August 9	New York, NY	Pier 17
Wednesday, August 12	St. Petersburg, FL	Ferg’s Pavilion
^Friday, August 14	Louisville, KY	Iroquios Amphitheatre
Saturday, August 15	Huber Heights, OH	Rose Music Center @ The Heights
^Sunday, August 16	Aurora, IL	RiverEdge Park