Misfits Plan 50th Anniversary Tour for 2027
The punk pioneers will announce dates for their first full-scale tour in 11 years, timed to mark five decades since their 1977 formation.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Metal
The Misfits will announce 50th anniversary tour dates for 2027, according to founding member Jerry Only. The planned tour would be the band's first full-scale run in 11 years and is expected to include shows in the U.S., Mexico, South America, and Europe.
Why it matters
The announcement marks a major milestone for a band that helped shape punk and horror-influenced rock since its formation. Its influence reaches widely, with the Misfits credited by acts including Green Day, Metallica, and My Chemical Romance.
The band's last full-scale tour was 11 years ago, while the 2027 run would mark 50 years since its 1977 formation. Specific dates, venues and ticket details have not yet been released.
The players
The Misfits
A punk rock band formed in 1977 that blended horror imagery with fast, melodic punk and is widely regarded as a foundational act in the genre.
Jerry Only
A founding member and bassist of the Misfits who has led the band's continued activity and announced the planned anniversary tour.
The details
Jerry Only made the tour announcement in an interview with MNO Mana'o Radio 91.7 FM. The Misfits have played occasional reunion shows over the past decade, including a performance at Coachella in 2025.
Timeline
1977: The Misfits formed.
1983: The band originally broke up.
2016: The Original Misfits reunited for a small number of shows.
2025: The band played a reunion show at Coachella.
2027: The 50th anniversary tour is planned.
Legal Context
The Misfits' self-titled 1986 compilation was named by Rolling Stone among the greatest punk albums of all time, a reputation that has sustained the band's influence. The anniversary tour extends that legacy into a fifth decade as the group's music continues to shape artists including Green Day and Metallica.
Fans will need to watch for official tour dates and ticketing information, which have not yet been released. The 2027 shows are planned for the U.S., Mexico, South America, and Europe, so availability will depend on the final routing.
The takeaway
Long-running punk acts can keep their audiences engaged through occasional reunions and anniversary events. Fans planning to attend should monitor official announcements closely once tour dates are published.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Syracuse.
