Roxette announces North America tour

2026 marks 40 years since Roxette released their debut album and launched one of the most successful international careers in Swedish pop history. To celebrate, the global pop powerhouse will tour North America this fall in their new and celebrated form, performing timeless hits including The Look, Listen to Your Heart, Joyride and It Must Have Been Love, which recently surpassed one billion streams on Spotify.

With over 80 million albums sold and countless number-one hits across Europe, the U.S., Latin America and Asia, Roxette remains the Swedish act with the most US Billboard No. 1 singles – four in total.

Promoted by Live Nation, the 14-city tour kicks off Thursday, September 10 at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI, with stops across North America.

After what were believed to be Roxette’s final shows in 2016, few expected the music to return to the stage in this way. Nearly six years after the heartbreaking loss of Marie Fredriksson – deeply felt by fans around the world – Per Gessle has reignited the flame. Joined by Sweden’s beloved artist Lena Philipsson, he brings the legacy back on tour for a new era.

More than four decades on, Roxette’s music continues to unite longtime fans and win over new audiences around the world. The 2026 anniversary tour celebrates the band’s lasting impact and legendary catalogue.

Special guests Taylor Dayne and Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets will join Roxette on tour as support.

TOUR DATES

September 10 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
September 11 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
September 14 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
September 16 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
September 18 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
September 20 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann
September 22 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
September 24 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
September 25 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheatre
September 26 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Sponsored by Huntsman
September 30 – Phoenix AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
October 3 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
October 5 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
October 9 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre

SIGN UP to get exclusive early access to the pre-sale starting Wednesday 27th May at 10 am EDT! General sale starts Friday 29th May at 10 am EDT. Check out all other pre-sale dates at the official ticket sales sites!

Dates and links to official ticket sales sites HERE!

Roxette: Live – Back Again! 2026 – Santiago, Chile – 21st April – #5

Chile hosted the final South American show last night. The crowd in Santiago didn’t disappoint. They were loud and partying throughout the entire show, and the gang on stage fully enjoyed their last South Am performance, treating the audience to an amazing gig.

The setlist remained the same. Chris played La voz de los ’80 by Los Prisioneros as the intro to Joyride.

Setlist

1. The Big L.
2. Sleeping In My Car
3. Dressed For Success
4. Crash! Boom! Bang!
5. Wish I Could Fly
6. Opportunity Nox
7. Fading Like A Flower
8. Church Of Your Heart
9. Almost Unreal
10. Stars
11. She’s Got Nothing On (But The Radio)
12. It Must Have Been Love
13. How Do You Do!
14. Dangerous

Band presentation

15. Joyride

Encore

16. Spending My Time
17. Listen To Your Heart
18. The Look
19. Queen Of Rain

Next stop in Hannover, Germany on 29th May! Tour dates and links to ticket sales sites HERE!

Pics are from Movistar Arena’s Instagram, taken by Ramón eMe Gómez. Check out all his amazing photos HERE!

Some more pics and short videos:

Pics 1; 2; 3; 4

DFS
IMHBL
Chris intro

Per after the show:

What an amazing finale! Santiago we love you!!! Outstanding gig last night in front of a wall of happy faces! So proud of this band and I truly appreciate all the support from you Roxers out there for soooooo many years! HAVE TO COME BACK! More vids + pics to come. Boarding a flight now! Stay safe and sound, y’all!

Lena after the gig:

Thank you Santiago for an amazing response yesterday! Hope to see you soon again!!

Roxette: Live – Back Again! 2026 – Montevideo, Uruguay – 18th April – #4

Another South American country, another kick-ass night! The crowd in Montevideo, Uruguay welcomed the Roxette gang with a loud sing along throughout the whole show at the fully packed Antel Arena and the band gave their best on stage.

The setlist remained the same. Chris played El viejo by La Vela as the intro to Joyride.

Setlist

1. The Big L.
2. Sleeping In My Car
3. Dressed For Success
4. Crash! Boom! Bang!
5. Wish I Could Fly
6. Opportunity Nox
7. Fading Like A Flower
8. Church Of Your Heart
9. Almost Unreal
10. Stars
11. She’s Got Nothing On (But The Radio)
12. It Must Have Been Love
13. How Do You Do!
14. Dangerous

Band presentation

15. Joyride

Encore

16. Spending My Time
17. Listen To Your Heart
18. The Look
19. Queen Of Rain

Next and last stop in South America is Santiago, Chile on 21st April! Tour dates and links to ticket sales sites HERE!

Thanks for the pics, Sandra Knospe!

Stills are from Antel Arena’s instastories.

Some pics and short videos:

Photos
TBL/SIMC
DFS
HDYD/Dangerous
Chris intro

Per after the show:

Fab Saturday nite in Montevideo! Thx for glorious voices and amazing energy!!!! Love to come back anytime!!!!

Lena after the gig:

High energy in Montevideo! Amazing!

Roxette: Live – Back Again! 2026 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – 16th April – #3

The band arrived in Argentina to perform an ass-kicking third show on the South American tour leg. They met an incredibly loud and active audience in Buenos Aires at the sold-out Movistar Arena. Per & Co. were in top top top shape, full of energy and the crowd reactions made them even more powerful.

Fans welcomed Lena very warmly and cheered her all the time. They held up signs saying “THX LENA” after Per introduced her. They also held up signs with Marie’s name and hearts during It Must Have Been Love after Lena dedicated the song to her. Per also got his signs during Opportunity Nox: “FRONT ROW * PER”. They did that in Brazil too, at the first two shows, now it turned out.

The setlist remained the same. Chris played Ji Ji Ji by Los Redondos (Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota) as the intro to Joyride.

Setlist

1. The Big L.
2. Sleeping In My Car
3. Dressed For Success
4. Crash! Boom! Bang!
5. Wish I Could Fly
6. Opportunity Nox
7. Fading Like A Flower
8. Church Of Your Heart
9. Almost Unreal
10. Stars
11. She’s Got Nothing On (But The Radio)
12. It Must Have Been Love
13. How Do You Do!
14. Dangerous

Band presentation

15. Joyride

Encore

16. Spending My Time
17. Listen To Your Heart
18. The Look
19. Queen Of Rain

Next stop is Montevideo, Uruguay on 18th April! Tour dates and links to ticket sales sites HERE!

Thanks for the pics, Sandra Knospe!

Some fab short videos:

TBL 1; 2
DFS 1; 2
IMHBL 1; 2
HDYD
Dangerous 1; 2
Chris intro 1; 2; 3
Joyride
LTYH 1; 2
TL 1; 2; 3
La 100 FM’s report after the show

Per after the show:

Wow! Amazing Thursday in wonderful Buenos Aires. More than sold out hahaha…. 11000 voices sounded like the whole country! Thanx for a very special evening. See you soon again!

Lena after the gig:

Thank you Buenos Aires!! Amazing!! So many happy faces!!!

Roxette: Live – Back Again! 2026 – São Paulo, Brazil – 14th April – #2

The gang stayed in Brazil for a second show and performed in hot hot São Paulo last night. The audience was just as loud as in Rio and cheered Per, Lena and the band constantly. The setlist remained the same as at the first gig, and Christoffer also played the Brazilian National Anthem as the intro to Joyride in São Paulo.

Setlist

1. The Big L.
2. Sleeping In My Car
3. Dressed For Success
4. Crash! Boom! Bang!
5. Wish I Could Fly
6. Opportunity Nox
7. Fading Like A Flower
8. Church Of Your Heart
9. Almost Unreal
10. Stars
11. She’s Got Nothing On (But The Radio)
12. It Must Have Been Love
13. How Do You Do!
14. Dangerous

Band presentation

15. Joyride

Encore

16. Spending My Time
17. Listen To Your Heart
18. The Look
19. Queen Of Rain

Next stop is Buenos Aires, Argentina on 16th April! Tour dates and links to ticket sales sites HERE!

Radio Alpha FM’s nice review of the show

Short videos:

TBL 1, 2
DFS
FLAF
IMHBL dedicated to Marie 1, 2
HDYD
National Anthem by Chris
Joyride
SMT
LTYH
TL
QOR

Stills are from Espaço Unimed’s videos.

Per after the show:

São Paulo! Speechless! Amazing crowd and a pretty decent band! Had a blast. Love you!

Lena after the gig:

What a night in Sao Paolo!! Thank you so much for your support!!