Dust off your denim and leather and flex your devil horns: Twisted Sister is back — bigger, louder, and more unapologetic than ever. The band that gave the world “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” recently confirmed they will storm stages worldwide in 2026, celebrating their 50th anniversary.
Twisted Sister have announced their first 2026 reunion show on US soil. The band are scheduled to perform at at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska on September 4. Tickets for the show are available here.
Confirmed Twister Sister 2026 shows include:
April
25 – Bangers Open Air – Sao Paulo, Brazil
May
1 – Olympic Velodrome – Ciudad Deportiva, Mexico
June
3-6 – Sweden Rock Festival – Solvesborg, Sweden
10 – Mind Live Arena – Milan, Italy
11 – Z! Live – Zamora, Spain
19 – Graspop Metal Meeting – Dessel, Belgium
26 – Copenhell 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark
27 – Tons Of Rock – Oslo, Norway
July
3 – Barcelona Rock Fest – Barcelona, Spain
10 – Midalidare Rock In The Wine Valley – Mogilovo, Bulgaria
23 – LanXESS Arena – Cologne, Germany
26 – Steelhouse XV – Hafod-Y-Dafal Farm, Ebbw Vale, UK
August
23 – Riverside Festival – Aarburg, Switzerland
September
4 – Alaska State Fair – Palmer, Alaska
Find ticket links at twistedsister.com/dates.
According to the press release issued back in September:
Why This Matters (Besides the Obvious Awesomeness):
For those keeping score at home, Twisted Sister last toured with drummer Mike Portnoy in 2016, following the tragic death of drummer A.J. Pero. But 50 years? That’s cause for celebration. These guys have survived the club circuit grind of the ’70s, MTV domination in the ’80s, breakups, makeups, PMRC hearings (shoutout to Dee for that Senate testimony), and enough lineup changes to make Spinal Tap sweat.
– “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” are the two most licensed songs in the history of heavy metal, for film, TV and advertising
– Over 35 million albums sold worldwide
– 31 Silver, Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum album sales certifications across 8 countries
– Those glorious videos that made MTV appointment viewing, when it was still music television
– “We’re Not Gonna Take It” ranked #3 on NPR’s “Songs that Unite Us” (2018), ahead of Dylan, Springsteen, Guthrie, Simon & Garfunkel, Don McLean, Buffalo Springfield, Lady Gaga
– First year inductees (2006) into the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, alongside Billy Joel, Joan Jett, John Coltrane, Run DMC and others
– 2023 inductees into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame
– Toured and headlined in over 40 countries
– In 1984, Twisted Sister made it to #10 on fashion icon Blackwell’s “Worst Dressed Woman” list!
What We Know (And What We’re Dying to Find Out):
Confirmed: Twisted Sister will hit stages around the world in 2026.
Confirmed: The return of Joe “Seven” Franco on drums, a former member of Twisted Sister who last recorded and performed with the band in 1987 for the Love is for Suckers album and tour. Playing bass will be Russell Pzütto, who has previously appeared in concert with Twisted Sister and has been a touring member of Dee Snider’s solo projects.
