Megadeth Sets 2026 Canadian Farewell Tour Dates With Anthrax & Exodus

Megadeth announced their first run of 2026 North American headline shows as part of their farewell tour. The trek launches February 15 in Victoria, British Columbia and runs through March 6 in Quebec City, with stops across Canada, including Calgary, Winnipeg, Ontario and several other cities. Anthrax and Exodus will support on all dates.

Megadeth will release their self-titled final studio album on January 23, 2026. The legendary metal band — frontman Dave Mustaine, guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, bassist James LoMenzo and drummer Dirk Verbeuren — previewed the LP with the release of two tracks: “I Don’t Care” and “Tipping Point.”

Mustaine issued a statement in August regarding his decision to put Megadeth on ice after a +40-year career, noting:

“There’s so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional. Most of them don’t get to go out on their own terms on top, and that’s where I’m at in my life right now. I have traveled the world and have made millions upon millions of fans and the hardest part of all of this is saying goodbye to them.

“We can’t wait for you to hear this album and see us on tour. If there was ever a perfect time for us to put out a new album, it’s now. If there was ever a perfect time to tour the world, it’s now. This is also a perfect time for us to tell you that it’s our last studio album. We’ve made a lot of friends over the years and I hope to see all of you on our global farewell tour.

“Don’t be mad, don’t be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years. We have done something together that’s truly wonderful and will probably never happen again. We started a musical style, we started a revolution, we changed the guitar world and how it’s played, and we changed the world. The bands I played in have influenced the world. I love you all for it. Thank you for everything.”

Tickets for all Canadian dates go on sale Friday, November 28 at 10 a.m. local time after a series of presales.

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