The sounds of emo and post-hardcore are hitting new peaks, and at the forefront of this wave is the Canadian act Arm’s Length. Following the release of their celebrated album There’s A Whole World Out There, the band has been building an incredible momentum on the road. Now, they are taking that energy to the next level by announcing a massive co-headlining tour with Welsh counterparts Holding Absence.
This collaboration promises an unforgettable experience, blending the raw intensity of Canadian music with the dynamic sound of Wales. The tour isn’t just about two bands; it’s a full-spectrum event supported by other major players in the scene, including Bloom and House & Home, setting the stage for some of the biggest live performances yet.
Fans are already racing to secure tickets for this epic journey. The tour schedule is packed with major stops across the country, including appearances at festivals like Louder Than Life and Riot Fest, ensuring that fans of alternative music will find plenty of opportunities to celebrate the sound.
One of the highly anticipated stops is in New York City on October 13, 2026, where the show is slated for Irving Plaza. This major city appearance is just the beginning of a sprawling itinerary designed to bring this dynamic pairing to audiences nationwide.
The tour kicks off in September, hitting cities like Louisville and St. Louis before moving through the Midwest and into the East Coast. The schedule is ambitious, spanning from September 18, 2026, in Louisville, KY, all the way to October 17, 2026, in Nashville, TN, with dates peppered across various US hubs.
Highlights of the itinerary include shows in Chicago, IL at Riot Fest on September 20th, and a run through Colorado, including Fort Collins, CO, and Colorado Springs, CO. The tour continues deep into October, featuring dates in major markets such as Los Angeles, CA (October 2nd), San Antonio, TX, and Houston, TX.
The dates list includes stops in Minneapolis, MN at Varsity, Lawrence, KS at Granada, Jacksonville, FL at Five, and Pittsburgh, PA at Roxian. This extensive schedule showcases the growing reach and undeniable appeal of Arm’s Length and Holding Absence as they embark on this celebrated North American adventure.
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