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PWR/UP North American Tour
July 13th, 2026 by Clara “Amaris” Becker
You would have to be living under a rock to not have heard of AC/DC – and even then, you’d still feel the vibrations from their legendary guitar riffs. Known for iconic hard rock songs that seem to be the highlight of every action film soundtrack released in the past 50 years, the Australian band has just kicked off the North America leg of their PWR/UP tour.
It all traces back 53 years to when Malcolm and Angus Young’s sister Margaret spotted the symbol for power on the back of her sewing machine and suggested it as their name – the spark that created one of the most influential bands in the world.
At 71, Angus is still in his schoolboy uniform, and Brian Johnson has returned to the stage to leave audiences thunderstruck on this tour. Both are accompanied by longtime rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, along with touring members Matt Laug on drums, and Chris Chaney, formerly of Jane’s Addiction, on bass.
Their beloved hits have become anthems and radio staples – “Highway to Hell,” “You Shook Me All Night Long,” “T.N.T.,” “Thunderstruck,” “Back in Black,” “Moneytalks,” and “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” for starters. This tour complements their 2020 album “Power Up,” and is bringing a free, two-day pop-up to every city, featuring exclusive merchandise, themed food and drinks, fan photo ops, and ticket giveaways.
Pretty Reckless opens every date, bringing a grittier rock energy that feels like a complement rather than a warm-up act killing time. The New York City-founded band is fresh off the release of their new 14-track album, “Dear God.”
Their fans still can’t get enough of the live version of their monster hit, “Death By Rock And Roll.”
For anyone catching AC/DC for the first time this summer, the songs haven’t changed; their audience has only expanded.
This hard rock and roll band’s music has influenced and caused hearing loss to every generation since their conception, so remember earplugs when you go to their concert!
There are currently no SoCal dates, but if you feel like making a road trip, you can try August 1st in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium, or August 5th in San Francisco at Levi’s Stadium.
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