The Smashing Pumpkins announced a U.S. arena tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary [1] of their 1995 [2] double-album, "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness."
The tour represents a major milestone for the alternative rock band, revisiting one of the most commercially successful and influential albums of the 1990s. By performing the work in large-scale arenas, the group aims to bring the sprawling nature of the double-album to a modern audience.
Dubbed "The Rats In a Cage Tour" [1], the series of concerts is scheduled for 2026 [3]. While some reports indicate the schedule begins in July 2026 [4], other sources said the tour will take place in the fall of 2026 [5]. The band will perform at arenas nationwide, including a scheduled stop at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh [6].
The anniversary celebration focuses on the legacy of the 1995 [2] release, which served as a definitive statement for the band's artistic ambition. The tour is intended to mark three decades [1] since the album's original debut.
To build momentum for the announcement, the band held a special performance titled "Requiem for Zero" [7]. This event served as a precursor to the official reveal of the anniversary dates and the tour's thematic direction.
Tickets and specific venue dates for the 2026 [3] run are expected to follow the initial announcement. The tour's scale suggests a comprehensive retrospective of the album's diverse sonic palette, ranging from heavy riffs to orchestral arrangements, across the U.S. arena circuit [6].
“The Smashing Pumpkins announced a U.S. arena tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their 1995 double-album.”
The 30th anniversary of 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' allows the Smashing Pumpkins to capitalize on the enduring nostalgia for 90s alternative rock. By utilizing an arena format, the band is positioning the album not just as a historical relic, but as a living piece of music capable of filling the largest venues in the country.
