The Smashing Pumpkins Announce The Rats In A Cage Tour: Celebrating 30 Years of 'Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins have announced The Rats In A Cage Tour, a live show that will kick off in September and run through November 2026. The tour will feature the band playing two sets: one celebrating the 30th anniversary of their album "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness" and another with a career-spanning selection of hits and fan-favorites. Tickets will be available through various presales starting on May 19, with a general on-sale on May 21. Exclusive presales will also be available for the band's official fan club, VIZ CLUB.
To celebrate The Rats In A Cage Tour, The Smashing Pumpkins will offer VIP ticket packages that include a pre-show acoustic performance and Q&A with the band, VIP lounge access, memorabilia, exclusive merchandise, and priority shopping. Citi and Verizon are the official partners for the tour, offering presale tickets to their cardmembers and customers, respectively. The band's frontman, Billy Corgan, expressed excitement about the tour and the opportunity to perform songs from "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness" in a theatrical setting.
Before the tour begins, The Smashing Pumpkins will headline Lollapalooza in July, marking their return to the festival after over 30 years. The Rats In A Cage Tour will start in Columbus, OH, and visit major markets in America and Canada. The tour promises to showcase the band's range from their early albums like "Gish" to their most recent release, "Aghori Mhori Mei." The tour follows a series of anniversary celebrations for "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness" and other recent album releases by the band.
In addition to his work with The Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan has been active in other ventures, including his podcast "The Magnificent Others" and his role as president of the National Wrestling Alliance. The band's tour schedule includes dates in various cities across North America, culminating in a show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The Rats In A Cage Tour promises to be a memorable experience for fans of The Smashing Pumpkins.