Totally Tubular Festival 2026: A Nostalgic Journey Through '80s New Wave Music
The 2026 edition of the Totally Tubular Festival will be headlined by Thomas Dolby and a Flock of Seagulls, featuring a lineup that includes the Motels, the Producers, the Animotion, the Escape Club, and Tommy Tutone. The tour kicks off on July 17 in Phoenix and wraps up on Aug. 16 in Aurora, Illinois. Dolby will be performing with the Lost Toy People for the first time in over 25 years, while the original lineup of the Producers will be making their first U.S. tour in decades. Tickets for the festival go on sale to the general public on Friday.
Thomas Dolby expressed his excitement for the '80s music revival, highlighting the era's influence on subsequent generations. The Totally Tubular Festival 2026 announcement follows closely on the heels of Howard Jones' summer tour and the return of the Human League for their first coast-to-coast U.S. tour since 2011. The festival will feature a nostalgic lineup of iconic new wave bands, promising a trip down memory lane for fans of the era.
The festival tour dates include stops in various cities across the country, offering fans the opportunity to experience the magic of '80s music live on stage. From Phoenix to New York, the Totally Tubular Festival promises a nostalgic journey through the iconic sounds of the decade. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to relive the glory days of new wave music with some of the genre's most beloved artists.