The Smashing Pumpkins Setlist: What to Expect at 2026 Rats In A Cage Tour

The impossible is possible every night on The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour, taking place this fall. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of 1995’s Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, The Smashing Pumpkins’ 2026 North America tour will dedicate one of two sets per show entirely to the Grammy-winning, RIAA-certified diamond, double-album rock epic. Later, the second set will explore the alternative rock band’s wider catalog, from 1991’s Gish to 2024’s Aghori Mhori Mei.

Someone will say what’s lost can never be saved, so don’t miss out on The Rats In A Cage Tour, kicking off in September 2026. Ahead of the show, find all The Smashing Pumpkins setlist details, tour dates, VIP packages and more below.

The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour Essentials

The Smashing Pumpkins are embarking on the North American arena run The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour from September to November 2026. Led by the core trio of vocalist and guitarist Billy Corgan, guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, The Smashing Pumpkins will present two unique sets each night to commemorate the 30th anniversary of 1995’s Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness as well as their nearly four-decade career. In a statement, Corgan promised “Mellon Collie songs in a highly theatrical setting” for the first set, followed by a catalogue-spanning second set with shifting setlists night-to-night.

For The Rats In A Cage Tour, fans can expect a show with epic production and a stuffed song list of the biggest Pumpkins hits plus a handful of “dark treasures” from their catalog. Prepare to celebrate the 30th anniversary trek and its Mellon Collie-centric set, which Corgan described as “a special night around [the album’s] most enduring aspirations and ideas.”

The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour Dates & Cities

After a handful of summer dates, The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour kicks off on September 30 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. Through the late fall, the North America trek hits cities like Boston, Chicago, Nashville, Denver, Vancouver and Phoenix. The arena tour also sees The Smashing Pumpkins headline dates at venues such as Brooklyn, New York’s Barclays Center, Montreal’s Centre Bell and Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena. The Rats In A Cage Tour wraps on November 12 at Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.

The Smashing Pumpkins 2026 Tour Dates:

• 07/04/26 – Los Angeles, CA @ Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
• 07/31/26 – Chicago, IL @ Grant Park (Lollapalooza)
• 09/30/26 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
• 10/02/26 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
• 10/03/26 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
• 10/04/26 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
• 10/06/26 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
• 10/07/26 – Hamilton, ON @ TD Coliseum
• 10/09/26 – Montreal, QC @ Centre Bell
• 10/11/26 – Madison, WI @ Kohl Center
• 10/13/26 – Saint Paul, MN @ Grand Casino Arena
• 10/14/26 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
• 10/16/26 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
• 10/17/26 – Jacksonville, FL @ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
• 10/18/26 – Tampa, FL @ Benchmark International Arena
• 10/20/26 – Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• 10/22/26 – Nashville, TN @ The Truth
• 10/24/26 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
• 10/25/26 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center ATX
• 10/27/26 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
• 10/29/26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta Center
• 10/30/26 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
• 11/01/26 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center
• 11/03/26 – Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome
• 11/05/26 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
• 11/06/26 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
• 11/08/26 – San Jose, CA @ SAP Center at San Jose
• 11/11/26 – Phoenix, AZ @ Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/12/26 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
• 11/14/26 – Huntington Beach, CA @ Huntington State Beach (Darker Waves)

The Rats In A Cage Tour Tickets & VIP Info

Tickets for The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour went on sale in May 2026, but there’s still time to score great seats via Ticketmaster.

Plus, The Smashing Pumpkins are offering three (3) VIP packages for the 2026 tour. Perks for VIP ticketholders can include:

• One (1) premium reserved ticket
• Invitation to special pre-show acoustic performance and Q&A with The Smashing Pumpkins
• Access to Porcelina’s Cove with cash bar, curated bites, memorabilia & photo opportunities
• One (1) VIP exclusive The Smashing Pumpkins merch package
• Priority merch shopping access
• VIP entrance to the venue

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.

For The Rats In A Cage Tour, Ticketmaster event listings will show venue-specific add-ons such as club access, fast lane entry, parking, lawn chair rentals, blankets, merchandise vouchers, and VIP club access depending on your venue and availability.

Note that pricing, ticket limits, resale inventory, add-ons, and mobile-entry timing vary by event. See your The Rats In A Cage Tour event page for current ticket options, verified inventory, seat maps, lineup details, and venue-specific policies.

The Smashing Pumpkins Setlist Overview

The live show for The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour is framed between two sets: the first will commemorate the 30th anniversary of 1995’s Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness with songs selected exclusively from the album, while the second will expand the band’s scope to their entire career. Each night, the band will perform a unique set of songs.

Below, explore the average setlist from The Smashing Pumpkins’ previous headlining trek, 2025’s The Aghori Tour, and check back in September 2026 once The Rats In A Cage Tour starts for updates. Once the tour begins, nightly Smashing Pumpkins setlists can be found via Ticketmaster.

The Smashing Pumpkins Setlist:

1. “Glass’ Theme”
2. “Heavy Metal Machine”
3. “Today”
4. “Pentagrams”
5. “Bullet With Butterfly Wings”
6. “Muzzle”
7. “1979”
8. “Edin”
9. “Sighommi”
10. “Mayonaise”
11. “Porcelina of the Vast Oceans”
12. “Take My Breath Away” (Berlin cover)
13. “Disarm”
14. “999”
15. “Tonight, Tonight”
16. “Cherub Rock”
17. “Jellybelly”
18. “Bodies”
19. “Ava Adore”
20. “Zero”
21. “The Everlasting Gaze”

The Smashing Pumpkins Locks & Fan-Favorite Staples

During shows on The Aghori Tour in 2025, a typical The Smashing Pumpkins set included many of the following:

Opener candidates:

• “Glass’ Theme”
• “Heavy Metal Machine”
• “Edin”

Core set anchors:

• “1979”
• “Bullet With Butterfly Wings”
• “Cherub Rock”
• “Disarm”
• “Jellybelly”
• “Pentagrams”
• “Today”
• “Tonight, Tonight”

Encore / Closer candidates:

• “The Everlasting Gaze”
• “Zero”

Rotations, Deep Cuts & Covers

The rotation will be deep for The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour, with a unique career-spanning setlist lined up for the second half of each show. While there are no guaranteed songs to be included, check out common staples from 2025’s The Aghori Tour to predict which might appear in 2026.

Rotation Songs:

“Ava Adore”
“Muzzle”
“Sighommi”

Deep Cuts:

“Where Boys Fear to Tread”
“Stand Inside Your Love”
“If There Is a God”

Covers:

“Take My Breath Away” (Berlin cover)

The Smashing Pumpkins Discography

The Smashing Pumpkins Discography:

• Gish (1991)
• Siamese Dream (1993)
• Pisces Iscariot (1994)
• Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995)
• Adore (1998)
• Machina/The Machines of God (2000)
• Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music (2000)
• Zeitgeist (2007)
• Oceania (2012)
• Monuments to an Elegy (2014)
• SHINY AND OH SO BRIGHT, VOL. 1/ LP: NO PAST. NO FUTURE. NO SUN. (2018)
• CYR (2020)
• ATUM: A Rock Opera in Three Acts (2023)
• Aghori Mhori Mei (2024)

The Smashing Pumpkins Popular Songs:

• “1979”
• “Bullet With Butterfly Wings”
• “Today”
• “Disarm”
• “Tonight, Tonight”

The Smashing Pumpkins Show Format, Special Guests & Show Logistics

For each show, The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour format will follow two sets by the band: a first-set theatrical performance of select cuts from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and a second featuring songs from the band’s extensive catalog. No official support acts or openers have been announced.

Because the tour spans venue types, logistics will vary by stop, including details on parking, bag policies, weather considerations for outdoor venues, and age restrictions. Check-in locations, early entry timing, and included experiences may also vary by VIP package. For the most accurate information, including doors, start times, VIP instructions, and venue policies, fans should refer to the individual Ticketmaster event page.

The Smashing Pumpkins Set Times

Set times on The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour will vary by factors like venue, city, local curfews and production requirements, but fans can generally expect The Smashing Pumpkins to take the stage later in the evening. On The Aghori Tour in 2025, the band’s performances lasted between one hour and 40 minutes to two hours.

The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour FAQs

Are there VIP packages for The Smashing Pumpkins’ 2026 tour?

Fans have the opportunity to purchase from three (3) VIP packages for the 2026 tour. Perks for VIP ticketholders can include:

• One (1) premium reserved ticket
• Invitation to special pre-show acoustic performance and Q&A with The Smashing Pumpkins
• Access to Porcelina’s Cove with cash bar, curated bites, memorabilia & photo opportunities
• One (1) VIP exclusive The Smashing Pumpkins merch package
• Priority merch shopping access
• VIP entrance to the venue

Are there openers for The Smashing Pumpkins?

The Smashing Pumpkins have not announced supporting acts for The Rats In A Cage Tour.

What songs is The Smashing Pumpkins playing on tour?

While exact setlists will be revealed once the tour opens in September, it’s likely that fans can expect two distinct performances, with the first set featuring songs selected exclusively from 1995’s Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and the second set expanded to The Smashing Pumpkins’ entire catalogue.

Once the tour begins, nightly setlists can be found on Ticketmaster.

Where can I buy official The Smashing Pumpkins tickets?

The Smashing Pumpkins tickets are available via Ticketmaster. Standard Tickets are still available for many dates.

How long is a The Smashing Pumpkins concert?

While exact set lengths may vary and will be confirmed once the tour gets into full swing, the band’s 2026 outing is expected to be a longer tour. With recent shows spanning about 21 songs, The Smashing Pumpkins will likely be playing for close to two hours.

How to Get Tickets To See The Smashing Pumpkins on Tour

Tickets for The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour are on sale now via Ticketmaster. Standard Tickets and VIP Packages are still available for many dates.

Once the tour gets into full swing, nightly setlists can be found on Ticketmaster.