Deftones Tour 2026: Dates, Setlist, Merch, and How to Get Tickets

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Deftones return to the road in 2026 at an important moment in the band's evolution. Following the release of Private Music in August 2025, the Sacramento group continues to balance the crushing heaviness that made albums like Around the Fur and White Pony influential with the atmospheric songwriting that has defined their more recent work.

For longtime fans, the tour offers another chance to hear the songs that helped shape alternative metal. For newer listeners, it is an opportunity to experience a band that continues to evolve more than three decades after its formation.

This guide covers tour dates, openers, setlists, and what makes the current chapter of Deftones' career worth paying attention to. 

Why the 2026 Tour Matters 

Deftones 2026 Tour

Tour Dates: February 25 – October 24, 2026

One reason Deftones continue to stand apart from many of their contemporaries is that the band has never become a nostalgia act. While songs such as "Change (In the House of Flies)," "My Own Summer (Shove It)," and "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" remain central to the live experience, recent albums have continued to shape the band's identity.

Unlike many legacy rock acts, Deftones have continued to build their live identity around new material. The arrival of private music in 2025 reinforced that approach, adding a new chapter to a catalog that stretches from Around the Fur and White Pony to some of the band's most atmospheric recent work.

Released on August 22, 2025, private music was produced by longtime collaborator Nick Raskulinecz and marked the first studio album to feature touring bassist Fred Sablan as part of the recording process. The album expanded on the balance between heaviness and atmosphere that has become a defining characteristic of Deftones' later work.

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Deftones Tour Details

How long is a Deftones concert?

Based on recent performances, Deftones concerts typically last between 1.5 and 2 hours, depending on the venue, festival format, and supporting acts.

Deftones Tour Openers

For select 2026 dates, Deftones will be joined by Denzel Curry and Drug Church. 

Deftones Setlist 2026

Deftones’ setlists can shift slightly from night to night, but the intensity and atmosphere remain unmistakable. The following setlist is from their performance on November 16, 2025, at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Mexico, where the band delivered a dark, heavy, and emotionally charged show.

• my mind is a mountain

• locked club

• Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)

• My Own Summer (Shove It)

• Rocket Skates

• Sextape

• Genesis

• ecdysis

• Rosemary

• Hole in the Earth

• infinite source

• Swerve City

• Change (In the House of Flies)

• cut hands

• milk of the madonna (with “souvenir” outro)

• Entombed

• Engine No. 9

• 7 Words

Setlists vary by date and venue. 

What Makes a Deftones Show Different? 

A Deftones concert often feels different from a traditional metal show. Moments of explosive energy can quickly give way to passages built around atmosphere, texture, and space. That contrast has become one of the band's defining strengths, attracting listeners from alternative rock, shoegaze, post-hardcore, and metal backgrounds alike.

The band's audience extends well beyond traditional metal fans. A single performance can move from the chaos of "My Own Summer (Shove It)" to the dreamlike atmosphere of "Sextape" or "Rosemary" without losing intensity. That ability to unite heaviness and vulnerability remains one of the defining characteristics of the Deftones live experience.

Deftones Tour Merch

While official tour merchandise for 2026 has not yet been fully announced, Deftones' recent tours and official online store have featured a range of apparel and collectible items. Based on merchandise currently available through the band's official store, fans can typically find products such as: 

Official tour merchandise will likely be available at venue shops and through Deftones' official online store.

How to Buy Deftones Tickets & When

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Deftones Tour Dates and Locations

Additional European festival appearances scheduled for August 2026 include:

Aug. 22 – Berlin, Germany – Tempelhof Sounds Festival Aug. 23 – London, United Kingdom – Victoria Park London (Outbreak Festival) Aug. 25 – Dublin, Ireland – IMMA Aug. 27 – Edinburgh, United Kingdom – Royal Highland Showgrounds (Edinburgh Summer Sessions)

Fans comparing North American and European dates can also review current availability and seating options on TicketX when planning their trip. 

About Deftones

Deftones is an American alternative metal band hailing from Sacramento, California that started in 1988. The band was originally formed by Chino Moreno (vocals), Stephen Carpenter (guitar), Abe Cunningham (drums), and Chi Cheng (bass). Frank Delgado later joined as a full-time member in 1999 after contributing as a turntablist and keyboardist.

Current Band Members

• Chino Moreno – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1988–present)

• Stephen Carpenter – lead guitar (1988–present)

• Abe Cunningham – drums (1988–1990, 1993–present)

• Frank Delgado – keyboards, turntables, samples (1999–present; touring musician 1997–1998)

• Fred Sablan – bass, backing vocals (2022–present; touring musician)

Former Members

• Chi Cheng – bass, backing vocals (1990–2008; died 2013)

• Sergio Vega – bass, backing vocals (2009–2021)

Top 10 Most Popular Songs

1. "Change (In the House of Flies)" - Their most mainstream song.

2. "My Own Summer (Shove It)" - A fan favorite from their second album, Around the Fur.

3. "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)"

4. "Digital Bath" - A standout track from their widely praised third album, White Pony

5. "Passenger" - With Maynard James Keenan from Tool on vocals which is widely regarded by many as their best song.

6. "Minerva"

7. "Knife Prty" - Known for its atmospheric and brooding soundscape.

8. "Sextape" - A dreamy, ethereal track that highlights the band's versatility.

9. "Diamond Eyes" - The title track from their 2010 and sixth album with the same name.

10. "Rocket Skates"

Significant Awards and Achievements

Deftones won their first Grammy Award in 2001 for Best Metal Performance with "Elite" from White Pony.

In 2022, the band received a Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording for "Passenger (Mike Shinoda Remix)." They also earned Grammy nominations for "Genesis" and "Ohms."

Most recently, private music earned a nomination for Best Rock Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, further demonstrating the band's continued relevance more than three decades into its career.

The continued relevance of Deftones comes from their refusal to stand still. More than three decades after forming in Sacramento, the band remains committed to expanding its sound while preserving the emotional intensity that made its music resonate in the first place. That combination of history and ongoing evolution is what continues to make a Deftones concert feel uniquely compelling.