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Smashing Pumpkins Announce 27-Date North American ‘Rats in a Cage’ Tour for ‘Mellon Collie’ 30th Anniversary

The two‑set arena format turns the milestone into a full‑album showcase alongside a curated sweep of the band’s catalog.

Overview

  • The band unveiled the 27-date North American arena run Monday, scheduled for September 30 to November 12 with two unique sets at every show.
  • Tickets go on sale May 21 at 10 a.m. local time, according to the tour announcement carried by multiple outlets.
  • The itinerary opens in Columbus, Ohio, and closes at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, marking a coast‑to‑coast sweep of major markets.
  • The North American dates follow a short European run billed as A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness featuring Billy Corgan with stops in London, Antwerp, Paris, and Madrid.
  • The tour spotlights the 1995 double album that sold about 10 million copies in the U.S., as the current lineup continues after 2024’s Aghori Mhori Mei and the addition of guitarist Kiki Wong.