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Mötley Crüe returned to the stage this past weekend, kicking off their 2026 “Return of the Carnival of Sins” North American tour with an opening night performance at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania.
The tour celebrates two major milestones for the band: the 20th anniversary of the original “Carnival of Sins” tour and Mötley Crüe’s 45th anniversary. Inspired by the band’s iconic 2005-2006 run, the new production brings a reimagined stage show, updated visuals, and a refreshed setlist featuring longtime favorites alongside songs that have not been performed live in decades.
Mötley Crüe has shared an official recap video from the opening night, offering a look at the first stop of the tour. We also have live photos from the Burgettstown kickoff show, which you can check out below.
The opening night set featured classics including “Shout at the Devil,” “Looks That Kill,” “Girls, Girls, Girls,” and “Dr. Feelgood,” along with the return of “Afraid,” which the band performed live for the first time since 2012.
The 33-date North American tour continues through September with special guests Tesla and Extreme.
Through the Mötley Crüe Giveback Initiative, a portion of ticket sales from the tour will benefit ASAP! (After School Arts Program), supporting access to music, art, writing, theater, and other creative programs for young students.
Alongside the tour, Mötley Crüe has also launched Crüe 45 RPM – The Singles Collection, a limited series of hand-numbered 10-inch vinyl releases featuring exclusive artwork and packaging. The first release, “Looks That Kill,” is available now through the Crüeseum, with future releases including “Girls, Girls, Girls” and “Dr. Feelgood” to follow.
Mötley Crüe setlist – The Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown, PA – July 17, 2026:
01. Red Hot
02. Louder Than Hell
03. Wild Side
— In the Beginning
04. Shout at the Devil
05. Too Fast for Love
06. Looks That Kill
07. Too Young to Fall in Love
08. Take Me to the Top
09. Primal Scream
10. Afraid
11. Home Sweet Home
12. Guitar Solo (with elements of “Eruption,” “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and “Whole Lotta Love”)
13. Smokin’ in the Boys Room (Brownsville Station cover)
14. Live Wire
15. Girls, Girls, Girls
16. Dr. Feelgood
17. Kickstart My Heart
Mötley Crüe 2026 “Return of the Carnival of Sins” Tour Dates:
July 20 – Clarkson, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
July 22 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
July 24 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
July 25 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
July 27 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
July 29 – Saratoga Springs, NY – SPAC
July 31 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
August 1 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
August 3 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
August 12 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
August 14 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
August 15 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 17 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
August 19 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
August 21 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
August 22 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
August 24 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
August 25 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
August 27 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
August 28 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
September 8 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
September 10 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
September 11 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
September 13 – Albuquerque, NM – First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
September 16 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
September 18 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 19 – Long Beach, CA – F&M Bank Amphitheater
September 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 23 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
September 24 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
September 26 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
Here’s fan-filmed footage of the entire show:
Live photos by Dan LaDue
