AC/DC Setlist: What to Expect on the POWER UP TOUR 2026

Prepare to get thunderstruck because AC/DC are charging back to North America for the POWER UP TOUR 2026.

Across 18 North American stadium dates, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will shoot to thrill behind the longtime core lineup of lead guitarist Angus Young, vocalist Brian Johnson and guitarist Stevie Young along with touring heavyweights bassist Chris Chaney and drummer Matt Laug. After opening for the European legs of the POWER UP TOUR, The Pretty Reckless will join AC/DC on every stop of their 2026 North American tour.

Plug in for the POWER UP TOUR 2026 with all the AC/DC setlist details, tour dates and more below, then get ready to be shook all night long.

POWER UP TOUR 2026 Essentials, Tour Dates & Cities

Since launching in 2024, the POWER UP TOUR has already made the rounds to Europe, Australia, and the U.K. In addition, AC/DC played 13 North American shows in 2025.

For the POWER UP TOUR 2026, AC/DC kicked off with a South American leg from February to March and three Mexico City dates in April. In the summer, the North American leg of the POWER UP TOUR 2026 launches at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 11. The cross-country trek will take the band to San Antonio, Denver, Vancouver and more before a brief pause in August. Resuming at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 27, the tour continues to cities such as Houston, St. Louis, Toronto and East Rutherford, New Jersey before wrapping at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on September 29.

Find tickets for the AC/DC POWER UP TOUR 2026 via Ticketmaster.

AC/DC 2026 Tour Dates:

• 07/11/26 – Charlotte, NC @ Bank of America Stadium
• 07/15/26 – Columbus, OH @ Ohio Stadium
• 07/19/26 – Madison, WI @ Camp Randall Stadium
• 07/24/26 – San Antonio, TX @ Alamodome
• 07/28/26 – Denver, CO @ Empower Field at Mile High
• 08/01/26 – Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium
• 08/05/26 – Santa Clara, CA @ Levi’s Stadium
• 08/09/26 – Edmonton, AB @ Commonwealth Stadium
• 08/13/26 – Vancouver, BC @ BC Place
• 08/27/26 – Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• 08/31/26 – Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium
• 09/04/26 – South Bend, IN @ Notre Dame Stadium
• 09/08/26 – Saint Louis, MO @ The Dome at America’s Center
• 09/12/26 – Montreal, QC @ Parc Jean Drapeau
• 09/16/26 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Stadium
• 09/20/26 – Winnipeg, MB @ Princess Auto Stadium
• 09/25/26 – East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
• 09/29/26 – Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field

POWER UP TOUR 2026 Ticket Info

Tickets for AC/DC’s POWER UP TOUR 2026 are now on sale via Ticketmaster.

AC/DC Setlist Overview

After launching in 2024, the POWER UP TOUR setlist has developed into a live show with nonstop hits, sharing time between the band’s ’80s era peaks and fresh cuts from 2020’s Power Up. At a typical show, AC/DC perform one to three songs from nearly every album, with additional spots for can’t-miss career highlights from 1979’s Highway to Hell and 1980’s Back in Black.

Explore the average setlist from AC/DC’s POWER UP TOUR 2026 below. As the tour continues, nightly AC/DC setlists can also be found on Ticketmaster.

AC/DC Setlist:

1. “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)”
2. “Back in Black”
3. “Demon Fire”
4. “Shot Down in Flames”
5. “Thunderstruck”
6. “Have a Drink on Me”
7. “Hells Bells”
8. “Shot in the Dark”
9. “Stiff Upper Lip”
10. “Shoot to Thrill”
11. “Sin City”
12. “Highway to Hell”
13. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Train”
14. “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap”
15. “High Voltage”
16. “Riff Raff”
17. “You Shook Me All Night Long”
18. “Whole Lotta Rosie”
19. “Let There Be Rock”

Encore:

• “T.N.T.”
• “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)”

AC/DC Locks & Fan-Favorite Staples

Since the kickoff of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band’s POWER UP TOUR in 2024, a typical AC/DC live set has included many of the following:

Opener candidates:

• “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)”
• “Back in Black”

Core set anchors:

• “Thunderstruck”
• “Hells Bells”
• “Highway to Hell”
• “Shoot to Thrill”
• “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap”
• “High Voltage”
• “You Shook Me All Night Long”
• “Whole Lotta Rosie”
• “Let There Be Rock”

Encore / Closer candidates:

• “T.N.T.”
• “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)”

POWER UP TOUR 2026 Rotations, Deep Cuts & Special Moments

THE POWER UP TOUR 2026 features all the AC/DC hits that fans have come to expect, with even more surprises and special moments in store. While AC/DC have kept their live show antics alive such as the inflatable Rosie during “Whole Lotta Rosie” or the ominous ringing of “Hells Bells,” the high voltage on stage comes directly from the band. To catch a live AC/DC experience unlike any other night, stick around for Angus Young’s nightly guitar solo on “Let There Be Rock.”

Rotation Songs:

• “Shot Down in Flames”
• “Rock ‘n’ Roll Train”
• “Jailbreak”

Deep Cuts:

• “Dog Eat Dog”
• “Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be”
• “Givin the Dog a Bone”
• “Fling Thing”

AC/DC Discography

The POWER UP TOUR 2026 setlist balances every stage of AC/DC’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career, starting from 1976’s Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap to their 17th album, 2020’s Power Up. While much of the live show covers stadium-tested classics like “Highway to Hell” and “Thunderstruck,” Power Up singles like “Demon Fire” and “Shot in the Dark” have become nightly set staples.

AC/DC Discography:

• High Voltage (1976)
• Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976)
• Let There Be Rock (1977)
• Powerage (1978)
• Highway to Hell (1979)
• Back in Black (1980)
• For Those About to Rock We Salute You (1981)
• Flick of the Switch (1983)
• Fly on the Wall (1985)
• Blow Up Your Video (1988)
• The Razors Edge (1990)
• Ballbreaker (1995)
• Stiff Upper Lip (2000)
• Black Ice (2008)
• Rock or Bust (2014)
• Power Up (2020)

AC/DC Popular Songs:

• “Thunderstruck”
• “Highway to Hell”
• “Back In Black”
• “You Shook Me All Night Long”
• “T.N.T.”

AC/DC Openers, Special Guests & Show Logistics

The POWER UP TOUR 2026 will feature New York hard rock quartet The Pretty Reckless as the opener on every North American date.

Doors and showtimes vary by venue, so be sure to check individual event pages for details. At AC/DC shows in 2025, doors typically opened two and half hours before the band took the stage. Check back once the POWER UP TOUR 2026 launches in July for updated setlist time information.

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

How long is an AC/DC POWER UP TOUR 2026 show?

AC/DC concerts have an average runtime of two hours and 15 minutes. For the POWER UP TOUR, setlists have included about 21 songs per show. Check back in July 2026 when the North American leg of the POWER UP TOUR 2026 begins for updated average set lengths.

How to Get Tickets To See AC/DC on Tour

Tickets are now on sale for the POWER UP TOUR 2026 via Ticketmaster. Find tickets still available for your city with seat maps, prices and supporting acts included on each artist page.