Mötley Crüe Concert Setlists: What to Expect From the 2026 Tour

Update (July 20): This article has been updated with Mötley Crüe’s latest average setlist.

Kickstart your heart this summer, because Mötley Crüe are taking The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins tour across North America.

Celebrating the metal group’s 45th anniversary and 20 years since their explosive 2005 Carnival of Sins Tour, Mötley Crüe’s 2026 The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins tour is surpassing even the biggest expectations for the world’s most notorious rock band. Fresh off their 2025 Las Vegas residency, lead singer Vince Neil, guitarist John 5, bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee returned to the road in July. Plus, one dollar per ticket is being donated to the nonprofit After School Arts Program (ASAP!) via the band’s Mötley Crüe Giveback Initiative.

Feel at home, sweet home heading into The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins with all the 2026 Mötley Crüe setlist details below.

The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins Essentials, Tour Dates & Cities

The 2026 Mötley Crüe tour features 33 North American shows, which began on July 17 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. Over a two-month span, the band will play a number of outdoor amphitheaters in cities like Toronto, Saratoga Springs, West Palm Beach, Cincinnati, Dallas and Long Beach. The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins tour is set to wrap in late September at Ridgefield, Washington’s Cascades Amphitheater.

Find tickets for Mötley Crüe’s The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins via Ticketmaster.

Mötley Crüe 2026 Tour Dates:

• 07/04/26 – Winnipeg, MN @ Princess Auto Stadium (Rockin’ Thunder)
• 07/17/26 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
• 07/18/26 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
• 07/20/26 – Clarkson, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
• 07/22/26 – Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre
• 07/24/26 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion
• 07/25/26 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater
• 07/27/26 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
• 07/29/26 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
• 07/31/26 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
• 08/01/26 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
• 08/03/26 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
• 08/12/26 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
• 08/14/26 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
• 08/15/26 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at FL State Fairgrounds
• 08/17/26 – Charlotte, NC @ Truliant Amphitheater
• 08/19/26 – Maryland Heights, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
• 08/21/26 – Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
• 08/22/26 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
• 08/24/26 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
• 08/25/26 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
• 08/27/26 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater
• 08/28/26 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
• 09/08/26 – Riverside, MO @ Morton Amphitheater
• 09/10/26 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
• 09/11/26 – The Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion sponsored by Huntsman
• 09/13/26 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
• 09/16/26 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
• 09/18/26 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
• 09/19/26 – Long Beach, CA @ Long Beach Amphitheater
• 09/21/26 – West Valley City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
• 09/23/26 – Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre
• 09/24/26 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
• 09/26/26 – Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater

The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins Tickets & VIP Info

Tickets and VIP packages for Mötley Crüe’s’ The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins are now on sale via Ticketmaster. Fans have the opportunity to purchase three VIP packages for the 2026 tour. While locations for tickets may vary by venue, packages can include perks such as:

• One P1 concert ticket in the first five rows, P1 or P2 concert ticket
• Individual photograph with members of Mötley Crüe
• Early entry into the venue
• Exclusive limited-edition items, including custom “Carnival of Sins” leather wristband set, vintage tour poster reprints and exclusive, premium VIP-only “Carnival of Sins” trucker hat

To purchase a VIP package, visit your event page and look for the gold star on the seat map or above the list of ticket options.

Mötley Crüe Setlist Overview

Ahead of The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins, look no further for Mötley Crüe setlist hints than the original Carnival of Sins tour in 2005: an all-hits, high-energy performance that scorched as much as the on-stage pyro. The Crüe’s 2026 tour also marks 45 years since the band’s 1981 formation, and follows a 40th anniversary box set for Theatre of Pain released in late 2025.

Below, explore a playlist of songs Mötley Crüe are known to play on their 2026 tour, based on the setlist in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. Throughout the tour, nightly Mötley Crüe setlists can also be found on Ticketmaster.

Mötley Crüe 2026 Setlist:

1. “Red Hot”
2. “Louder Than Hell”
3. “Wild Side”
4. “Shout at the Devil”
5. “Too Fast for Love”
6. “Looks That Kill”
7. “Too Young to Fall in Love”
8. “Take Me to the Top”
9. “Primal Scream”
10. “Afraid”
11. “Home Sweet Home”
12. “Smokin’ in the Boys Room”
13. “Live Wire”
14. “Girls, Girls, Girls”
15. “Dr. Feelgood”
16. “Kickstart My Heart”

Mötley Crüe Locks & Fan-Favorite Staples

Considering the Crüe’s most recent live runs, including their 2025 Las Vegas residency and 2023 co-headlining world tour with Def Leppard, the Mötley Crüe 2026 setlist will likely include many of the following:

Opener candidates:

• “Shout at the Devil”
• “Too Fast for Love”
• “Wild Side”

Core set anchors:

• “Girls, Girls, Girls”
• “Looks That Kill”
• “Home Sweet Home”
• “Dr. Feelgood”

Closer:

• “Kickstart My Heart”

The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins Rotations, Deep Cuts & Covers

When it comes to an average Mötley Crüe setlist, there’s going to be plenty of “Dr. Feelgood”s to make you feel alright, but the band’s night-to-night surprises make the Crüe a can’t-miss show.

Rotation Songs:

• “Primal Scream”
• “Same Ol’ Situation (S.O.S.)”
• “Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)”

Deep Cuts:

• “Live Wire”
• “On With the Show”
• “Without You”
• “Saints of Los Angeles”

Covers:

• “Smokin’ in the Boys Room” (Brownsville Station cover)
• “Helter Skelter” (The Beatles cover)
• “Fight for Your Right” (Beastie Boys cover)
• “Blitzkrieg Bop” (Ramones cover)
• “Anarchy in the U.K.” (Sex Pistols cover)

Mötley Crüe Discography

At a typical show, the band dedicates most of their live set to their highest-charting singles, with one to three songs from each of their ’80s albums. The rest of the 2025 live set was filled with various covers, solos and surprise additions.

Mötley Crüe Discography:

• Too Fast for Love (1981)
• Shout at the Devil (1983)
• Theatre of Pain (1985)
• Girls, Girls, Girls (1987)
• Dr. Feelgood (1989)
• Mötley Crüe (1994)
• Generation Swine (1997)
• New Tattoo (2000)
• Saints of Los Angeles (2008)
• Cancelled EP (2024)

Mötley Crüe Popular Songs:

• “Kickstart My Heart”
• “Girls, Girls, Girls”
• “Home Sweet Home”
• “Dr. Feelgood”
• “Shout at the Devil”

The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins Openers, Special Guests & Show Logistics

The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins tour will feature the following special guests on select dates:

• Tesla
• Extreme

Be sure to check individual event pages for details.

Doors and showtimes vary by venue, though gates typically open 90 minutes before the show. The general structure for each headlining show on The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins tour will include one to two supporting acts and a single, main set by Mötley Crüe. Typically, Mötley Crüe have not performed an encore since 2015, and that pattern appears to be holding for the 2026 tour so far.

Prior to the show, check your venue’s entry procedures, bag policies and transportation details.

How long is Mötley Crüe’s The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins show?

Although show length will vary by night, a typical Mötley Crüe performance lasts around one hour and 30 minutes.

How to Get Tickets To See Mötley Crüe on Tour

Tickets and VIP packages are now on sale for The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins via Ticketmaster. Find tickets and VIP packages still available for your city with seat maps, prices and supporting acts included on each artist page.