Riding high on the release of their long-awaited comeback album, Boycott Heaven, The Format have just confirmed a new set of stripped-down live shows later this year. The indie rock act will head to seven U.S. cities for their newly announced Unplugged Tour, kicking off in Orlando, Fla., on Dec. 1.
The band, led by founding members Nate Ruess and Sam Means, will play venues in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma before ending the trek with two shows in their hometown of Mesa, Ariz., on Dec. 10 and 11. Although no opening acts have been announced, the tour’s official poster teases some very “special guests” set to appear.
These new dates follow The Format’s previously announced one-night-only 20th anniversary celebration of their sophomore album Dog Problems, set for Nov. 7 at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. Jimmy Eat World will also take the stage to mark 25 years since the release of their celebrated fourth record, Bleed American.
Tickets for all of The Format’s 2026 Unplugged Tour dates listed below will go on sale this Friday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. local time. You can find more information about the shows and ticketing options by visiting the band’s official website.
The Format’s 2026 Unplugged Tour Dates
Nov. 7 ‣ Los Angeles, Calif. @ Hollywood Bowl ★
Dec. 1 ‣ Orlando, Fla. @ The Social ♫
Dec. 2 ‣ Savannah, Ga. @ Victory North ♫
Dec. 4 ‣ Memphis, Tenn. @ 1884 Lounge ♫
Dec. 6 ‣ Birmingham, Ala. @ WorkPlay Theatre ♫
Dec. 7 ‣ Oklahoma City, Okla. @ Beer City Music Hall ♫
Dec. 10 ‣ Mesa, Ariz. @ The Nile Theater ♫
Dec. 11 ‣ Mesa, Ariz. @ The Nile Theater ♫
★ — Dog Problems 20th Anniversary Show with Jimmy Eat World
♫ — Unplugged Tour date
