Melt-Banana US tour announcement Riot Fest and Levitation

A legendary name from the world of experimental music is gearing up for an exciting cross-country adventure: Japan’s Melt-Banana is set to hit the United States in September 2026, embarking on a tour built around major festival appearances.

The journey kicks off on September 1st in Sacramento, California, and follows an ambitious route that sweeps through the country before culminating in San Francisco. This extensive tour links high-profile events, including appearances at Riot Fest and Levitation, promising an unforgettable experience for fans of challenging and boundary-pushing music.

The itinerary is packed with notable stops, moving from the West Coast eastward and then back across to conclude the run. Fans can mark their calendars for a marathon of intense musical experiences:

The tour begins in Sacramento on September 1st at Harlow’s, quickly setting the stage for a journey that dips into the heart of the American West before hitting major hubs.

Further stops include Salt Lake City on September 3rd at Metro Music Hall, followed by Denver on September 5th at Marquis. The band then makes their way to Kansas City on September 7th, before continuing the trek through Texas with dates in Denton on September 10th and Austin on September 11th, where they will perform at the Levitation Festival.

The tour continues eastward, featuring appearances in Atlanta on September 13th at The Drunken Unicorn, and then moving into the Northeast, with a stop in Brooklyn, New York, on September 15th at Elsewhere Hall. The journey progresses further to Cleveland Heights, Ohio on September 17th at Grog Shop, and Chicago, Illinois on September 19th at Riot Fest 2026.

The final stretch brings the band back to the West Coast, with performances scheduled in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 22nd at Launchpad, Phoenix, Arizona on September 24th at Rebel Lounge, and San Diego, California on September 25th at Casbah. The tour wraps up on September 26th in Los Angeles, California, before finishing the grand finale in San Francisco on September 27th at the Great American Music Hall.