AC/DC Pop-Ups Pop Up for PWR/UP Tour

At long last, AC/DC are bringing their seemingly never-ending PWR/UP Tour back to stadiums across North America for its final lap.

The Australian hard rock icons touch ground in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 11 and wrap up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 29. See below for the full tour itinerary.

The band — presently composed of the dynamic duo of singer Brian Johnson and co-founding guitarist Angus Young along with Stevie Young (rhythm guitar), Chris Chaney (bass guitar) and Matt Laug (drums) — sounds absolutely killer onstage from reports out of South America, with a set filled with such eternal hits as “Back in Black,” “Thunderstruck” and the invincible “If You Want Blood, You Got It,” which they’ve been opening the show with.

And while it’s been six years since PWR/UP was released, there’s no denying the staying power of such key tracks as “Shot in the Dark” and “Demon Fire,” both of which have been hardwired into the setlist.

In addition to the tour, however, there will be an AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up shop open free to fans in every city the boys appear.

Each location will feature exclusive pop-up merchandise, AC/DC-themed food and drink, iconic props, custom visuals, interactive photo moments, ticket giveaways, PWR/UP Fan Preview events, and the opportunity to enter to win a guitar signed by Angus Young.

City-specific locations, hours, menus, giveaways, Fan Preview details, and merch updates will be announced at pwruptour.acdc.com.

The AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up will feature a curated selection of exclusive merchandise and fan collectibles, including premium apparel, accessories, posters, limited-edition items, and pieces created specifically for the pop-up.

Each city will also offer early access to a limited quantity of the official city event shirt and poster, available at the pop-up one day before they go on sale online or at the stadium.

Each AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up will be shaped by the city and venue hosting it, giving every stop its own local character while staying connected to the larger tour.

The venues were chosen as places where fans already gather, music culture lives, and each city can put its own stamp on the pop-up. Custom AC/DC-themed food and drink menus will make each location feel like a true pre-show gathering place, with select stops offering specialty menu items and custom collectible cups.

Each pop-up will feature a mock stage environment where fans can take photos with a replica Angus guitar and enter on-site for the chance to win the guitar at the end of the North American run. After traveling to each pop-up location, the guitar will be signed by Angus Young in Philadelphia and awarded to one eligible fan who entered in person.

Select locations may also feature live performances from local School of Rock house bands and local radio broadcasts, adding more city-specific energy to the tour celebration.

 

 

What’s more is that this Thursday, July 9, marks the 80th birthday of original AC/DC singer Bon Scott, who passed away in 1979.

And to commemorate the heavenly salute, New York City’s famed music club The Cutting Room will be hosting a tribute show, the only one authorized and endorsed by Bon’s family. Backed by a wrecking crew of AC/DC experts in Paul McGilloway, John Jackson, Ivan Bodley and Kenny Soule, an impressive array of vocalists will be in attendance to pay homage to Scott by performing songs from the first seven albums featuring Bon’s signature voice in the cut.

Among those stepping up to the mic on this night includes Corey Glover of Living Colour, Trixter guitarist Steve Brown, Broadway’s Constantine Maroulis, Jimmy Kunes of Cactus, Peter Shaw of Trans Siberian Orchestra, Militia Fox and others. The evening will be hosted by former WDHA program director and midday host Terrie Carr.

Fans attending U.S.-based pop-ups will also have the opportunity to enter for the chance to win a new AC/DC-themed pinball machine created by Stern Pinball. Select cities will feature additional local promotions through radio partners, venue partners, social media, email, and local fan communities.

The AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up will open in every city on the 2026 North American Tour, welcoming fans the day before each show and on show day.

July 10–11: Charlotte, NC at Charlotte Beer Garden

July 14-15: Columbus, OH at Newport Music Hall

July 18-19: Madison, WI at The Annex

July 23-24: San Antonio, TX at Hard Rock Cafe

July 27-28: Denver, CO at BrewDog

July 31-Aug. 1: Las Vegas, NV at Hard Rock Cafe

Aug. 4-5: San Francisco, CA at Hard Rock Cafe

Aug. 8-9: Edmonton, AB at Starlite

Aug. 12-13: Vancouver, BC at Commodore Ballroom

Aug. 26-27: Atlanta, GA at Hard Rock Cafe

Aug. 30-31: Houston, TX at Heinke and Pilot

Sept. 3-4: Notre Dame, IN at The Bend Lounge

Sept. 7-8: St. Louis, MO at Ballpark Village

Sept. 11-12: Montreal, QC at Foufounes Electriques

Sept. 15-16: Toronto, ON at The Steam Whistle

Sept. 19-20: Winnipeg, MB at The Pyramid

Sept. 24-25: New York, NY at Hard Rock Cafe

Sept. 28-29: Philadelphia, PA at Hard Rock Cafe

Fans should visit pwruptour.acdc.com for the latest pop-up locations, schedules, menus, merchandise details, giveaways, PWR/UP Fan Preview updates and city announcements.