'70s Rock Band Announces Update on 2026 North America Tour
One of the most enduring bands of the classic rock era is spending even more time on the road in 2026.
Toto has announced an expansion of its long-running Dogz of Oz Tour, adding a new slate of U.S. dates as demand for the band's live shows continues to grow.
The newly announced concerts extend a tour that has already taken the group across multiple continents and helped introduce its catalog to a new generation of listeners.
Best known for classics including "Africa," "Rosanna" and "Hold the Line," Toto has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence during the streaming era. The band announced its first 13 shows of its nOrth American tour in November 2025 and has since continued expanding its routing through the end of August 2026.
What began as a nostalgia-driven tour has evolved into a broader celebration of the band's history, with recent setlists featuring not only major radio hits but also deeper album cuts and instrumental showcases highlighting the group's legendary musicianship.
The band's modern resurgence has been fueled in large part by the continued popularity of "Africa," which has found new life through streaming platforms, social media, television placements and cover versions. The song's enduring appeal has introduced Toto to listeners who weren't alive when the track first became a hit.
"As a kid, I'd always been fascinated by Africa," Toto vocalist, David Paich, told The Guardian. "I loved movies about Dr. Livingstone and missionaries. I went to an all-boys Catholic school and a lot of the teachers had done missionary work in Africa. They told me how they would bless the villagers, their Bibles, their books, their crops and, when it rained, they'd bless the rain. That's where the hook line – 'I bless the rains down in Africa' – came from."
That cross-generational popularity has translated into strong ticket sales and increasingly ambitious live productions.
The current lineup continues to balance longtime members with veteran touring musicians capable of recreating the intricate arrangements that helped make Toto one of the most respected acts in rock history.
"I'm a musician. That's what I know how to do," said Toto guitarist, Steve Lukather in a 2024 interview. "I love to play. I'm having more fun now than I ever have – or I wouldn't do it any more. Why would I do it if it was a burden to me? I could do other stuff. I'm keeping our music alive, with great players."
More than four decades after its biggest commercial successes, Toto remains a major draw on the concert circuit.
With additional U.S. dates now on the calendar, the Dogz of Oz Tour is poised to continue bringing one of rock's most celebrated catalogs to audiences throughout 2026.
Toto 2026 Tour Dates
- July 15 - Bethel, NY
- July 16 - Saratoga Springs, NY
- July 18 - Holmdel, NJ
- July 19 - Wantagh, NY
- July 21 - Boston, MA
- July 23 - Bangor, ME
- July 25 - Syracuse, NY
- July 26 - Philadelphia, PA
- July 28 - Charlotte, NC
- July 29 - Raleigh, NC
- July 31 - West Palm Beach, FL
- Aug. 1 - Tampa, FL
- Aug. 2 - Alpharetta, GA
- Aug. 4 - Orange Beach, AL
- Aug. 5 - Brandon, MS
- Aug. 7 - Houston, TX
- Aug. 8 - Austin, TX
- Aug. 10 - Albuquerque, NM
- Aug. 11 - Phoenix, AZ
- Aug. 12 - Chula Vista, CA
- Aug. 14 - Long Beach, CA
- Aug. 15 - Mountain View, CA
- Aug. 16 - Wheatland, CA
- Aug. 18 - Auburn, WA
- Aug. 19 - Bend, OR
- Aug. 21 - Salt Lake City, UT
- Aug. 22 - Denver, CO
- Aug. 24 - Kansas City, MO
- Aug. 26 - Shakopee, MN
- Aug. 28 - Grand Rapids, MI
- Aug. 29 - Clarkston, MI
- Aug. 30 - Toronto, ON
- Sept. 4 - Willemstad, Curaçao
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This story was originally published June 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM.