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The Rats In A Cage Tour: Thirty Years of Mellon Collie

When Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness dropped in October 1995, it landed like a meteor on alt-rock radio. A 28-song double album packed with ballads, prog-rock detours, riff monsters, and string-laden tear-jerkers, it earned the Smashing Pumpkins a diamond certification from the RIAA and a place in the genre canon next to Nevermind and OK Computer. Three decades later, Billy Corgan and company are giving that album the live treatment it always deserved -- start to finish, with full theatrical staging -- as part of the Rats In A Cage Tour.

The two-set format is the headline feature. The first set is Mellon Collie territory -- a focused, immersive trip through one of the most ambitious rock albums ever recorded. Expect "Tonight, Tonight" with the strings turned up, "1979" hitting like a Polaroid, "Zero" snarling at full volume, and rare cuts like "Porcelina of the Vast Oceans" and "Thru the Eyes of Ruby" pulling everyone deeper into the album. The second set opens up the catalog -- "Today" from Siamese Dream, "Cherub Rock," "Disarm," "Ava Adore," "Stand Inside Your Love," and a rotating list of fan favorites that changes from night to night. No two shows are the same.

The lineup matters too. Billy Corgan is back on lead vocals and guitar with his unmistakable voice -- equal parts whisper and snarl. James Iha is on rhythm guitar, bringing the textures and counter-melodies that defined the original recordings. Jimmy Chamberlin, one of the most technically gifted drummers in rock, is locked into his usual jaw-dropping form. The newest addition is guitarist Kiki Wong, whose virtuoso style and stage presence have already won over fans on warm-up dates earlier this year. The chemistry is real, and it shows.

The 27-date schedule covers a serious chunk of North America. After opening at Value City Arena in Columbus, the band rolls through TD Garden in Boston, CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh in early October. The middle stretch hits Saint Paul, Jacksonville, Tampa, Oklahoma City, Austin, and Denver before turning west toward Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. The tour caps on November 12 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles -- and on July 31, the band headlines Lollapalooza at Hutchinson Field in Grant Park, their first hometown Lolla headline slot in over three decades.

Tickets for the full run have been moving fast since on-sale, and with the album anniversary and Lollapalooza buzz feeding the demand, the secondary market is heating up. The full date list with venues sits above; click a city to see what is available right now. Every seat is backed by BigStub buyer protection, every order ships through verified resellers, and there are zero junk fees stacked on at checkout.

The Rats In A Cage Tour is the kind of run that does not come around twice. It is a one-time, three-decade-deep celebration of one of the most beloved albums in rock -- played by the band that made it, in full, with the rest of their hits as a bonus. Pick your night, grab your seats, and let Billy and company take you back to 1995.

How to Buy Smashing Pumpkins Tour 2026 Tickets

Where can I buy Smashing Pumpkins Rats In A Cage Tour tickets?

The primary on-sale ran through the bands official tour page and Ticketmaster on May 21, 2026. If a show you want is sold out on those sites, verified resale tickets for every date on the Rats In A Cage Tour are available on BigStub, a trusted resale marketplace with no hidden fees and a full buyer guarantee.

What is the Smashing Pumpkins schedule for fall 2026?

The tour runs September 30 through November 12, 2026, with 27 arena dates across North America plus a Lollapalooza headline slot in Chicago on July 31. The full date list with venues appears above. Each show features two sets -- one focused on Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, and a second set of career-spanning hits and deep cuts.

What can I expect from the two-set format?

Set one is a top-to-bottom theatrical performance of material from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, including ballads, deep cuts, and the singles. Set two opens up the rest of the catalog -- Siamese Dream tracks, later-era favorites, and a rotating mix that changes from night to night. There is no opening act, so plan to be in your seat for the start of set one.

What should I know about the venues?

The tour plays major arenas, including TD Garden (Boston), Barclays Center (Brooklyn), Ball Arena (Denver), Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle), and the Kia Forum (Los Angeles). Capacities range from roughly 15,000 to 20,000. Most venues offer paid on-site parking and pre-show food and beverage options. Check each venues website for entrance policy, bag rules, and accessible seating information before the show.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rats In A Cage Tour?

The Rats In A Cage Tour is the Smashing Pumpkins fall 2026 North American run that celebrates the 30th anniversary of the bands 1995 double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. The tour features 27 arena dates plus a Lollapalooza headline slot, with the band performing two distinct sets each night -- one built around the Mellon Collie catalog and a second drawing from across their career.

Who is in the Smashing Pumpkins lineup for the 2026 tour?

The lineup features founding members Billy Corgan on lead vocals and guitar, James Iha on guitar, and Jimmy Chamberlin on drums, plus newer guitarist Kiki Wong, who joined the band in 2024 and is touring with them across the full Rats In A Cage run.

When does the Rats In A Cage Tour start and end?

The tour opens September 30, 2026, at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, and wraps November 12, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The Smashing Pumpkins also headline Lollapalooza in Chicago on July 31, 2026, ahead of the fall arena run.

Will the band play all of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness?

Set one of each night is a focused, theatrical performance built around Mellon Collie material -- the full album is the centerpiece. Set two then opens up to career-spanning songs from Siamese Dream, Gish, Adore, Machina, and beyond, with a rotating selection that changes from city to city.

Is there an opening act on the Rats In A Cage Tour?

No. There is no opening act on the arena dates. The Smashing Pumpkins perform two full sets with an intermission in between, so plan to be in your seat by the scheduled start time.

Which cities are on the Rats In A Cage Tour?

The 27-date tour hits Columbus, Boston, Baltimore, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Saint Paul, Jacksonville, Tampa, Oklahoma City, Austin, Denver, Seattle, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and more. The Lollapalooza headline date is in Chicago on July 31. Check the listings above for the full venue and date breakdown.

How much do Smashing Pumpkins 2026 tour tickets cost?

Ticket prices vary by city, venue location, and seat tier. Floor and lower-bowl seats run higher than upper-bowl options, and major-market dates like Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and Boston tend to carry stronger demand. Browse the listings above for current pricing on each show.

What time do the Smashing Pumpkins shows start?

Most stops on the Rats In A Cage Tour begin at 7:30 or 8:00 p.m. local time, with doors opening 60 to 90 minutes earlier. Confirm the exact door and show times on your ticket or the venues website before heading out, especially since there is no opener and set one begins promptly.

Will the Lollapalooza set be the same as the arena shows?

The Lollapalooza headline set on July 31 is a festival slot, so it is shorter than the arena shows and not formatted as the full two-set Mellon Collie experience. Fans who want the complete Rats In A Cage production should target an arena date in the fall.

Can I bring a camera or phone to the show?

Phones are allowed at all venues on the tour and you can take casual photos and short videos from your seat. Professional cameras with detachable lenses are typically not allowed without media credentials. Check the specific venue policy on its website before showing up.

What is the bag policy at the arenas?

Bag policies vary venue to venue. Most arenas on the tour follow a clear-bag or small-bag policy, with size limits typically around 4 by 6 inches for non-clear bags. Check the venues website the day of the show to avoid issues at the entrance gate.

Where can I buy Smashing Pumpkins tickets if my city is sold out?

If a show is sold out on the primary market, verified resale tickets are available above on this page through BigStub. Every order is backed by a full buyer guarantee, every seat is sourced from a verified seller, and there are no hidden fees stacked on at checkout.

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Pick your show, lock in your seats above, and get ready for one of the most ambitious live runs of the year. BigStub has verified Rats In A Cage Tour tickets ready to ship, with no junk fees and a buyer guarantee on every order.