Sammy Hagar Expands Best of All Worlds Tour with New 2026 Dates and Rick Springfield

Sammy Hagar Announces Additional 2026 Tour Stops

Sammy Hagar, the 78-year-old rock legend known as the Red Rocker, revealed new dates for his Best of All Worlds Tour on January 12. The expansion includes special guest **Rick Springfield**, another iconic figure from the 1980s rock scene[4].

Hagar's tour celebrates his extensive career, blending Van Halen classics with solo hits. He emphasized sharing this legacy with younger fans in his announcement[4].

Tour Highlights and Setlist Favorites

The setlist draws heavily from Van Halen, featuring songs like 'Panama', 'Best of Both Worlds', 'Right Now', and 'Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love'. Other highlights include Joe Satriani's 'Satch Boogie', Montrose's 'Bad Motor Scooter', and Hagar's solo track 'I Can't Drive 55'[4].

The band lineup supports this mix, with Satriani on guitar and Michael Anthony handling lead vocals on select Van Halen tracks. Hagar's energy at 78 continues to draw crowds[4].

Upcoming Schedule and Existing Commitments

New 2026 dates join Hagar's packed calendar. He returns to Las Vegas for a residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM on March 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, and 21[4].

• Additional Las Vegas shows: September 18, 19, 23, 25, and 26
• U.K. arena tour: July 4-9
• Special event: August 8 at Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, South Dakota, billed as Sammy Hagar & Friends

These additions follow his 2025 Las Vegas residency, keeping momentum high into the new year[4].

Context in Broader Entertainment Landscape

Hagar's announcement arrives amid a busy entertainment period. The Golden Globes recently kicked off awards season, introducing a best podcast category for the first time[2].

Top nominees include the film One Battle After Another with nine nods and The White Lotus with six TV nominations[2].

Box Office Continues Avatar Sequel Dominance

The latest Avatar sequel topped North American box offices for its fourth straight weekend. Paramount's Primate secured second place, edging out Housemaid[2].

This performance underscores ongoing interest in major franchises as theaters navigate post-holiday releases[2].

TV Premieres on the Horizon

Several shows gear up for early 2026 returns. Bridgerton season 4 debuts its first part on January 29, with part two on February 26[1].

• American Idol season 24: Premieres January 26
• Celebrity Jeopardy! season 4: February 27
• Below Deck Down Under: February

These updates signal a strong start to the TV season[1].