On Wednesday, March 4, the electronic duo Zeds Dead unveiled plans for what they are describing as their most ambitious North American tour to date. Dubbed the “Journey of a Lifetime” tour, the expansive trek is set to dominate the summer of 2026.
The 15-date, 12-city circuit kicks off during the first weekend of July with a highly anticipated, two-night sold-out engagement at Colorado’s legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre. From there, Zachary Rapp-Rovan and Dylan Mamid will bring their high-octane performance to premier venues across the continent, including New York’s Forest Hills Stadium and Austin’s Germania Insurance Amphitheater. The tour is scheduled to culminate in early October with a two-show finale at Grand Park in Los Angeles.
A Career-Spanning Experience
The tour’s title, “Journey of a Lifetime,” serves as a nostalgic nod to one of the first tracks the duo ever uploaded to the internet in 2009. This run isn’t just a series of concerts; it’s designed as a career-spanning retrospective featuring revamped production and immersive stage designs. With the duo planning a hiatus in 2027, they are pulling out all the stops for this 2026 circuit.
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale starting March 11. To ensure each night offers a unique vibe, Zeds Dead has curated a rotating roster of elite supporting talent, including:
- Alleycvt
- Daily Bread
- Deathpact
- Dr. Fresch
- Imanu
- Ivy Lab
- Mary Droppinz
- Moody Good
- Whethan
The End of the Beginning
In a heartfelt joint statement, Rapp-Rovan and Mamid reflected on their evolution over nearly two decades. “‘Journey of a Lifetime’ was one of our very first uploads as Zeds Dead back in 2009,” they shared. “Looking back 17 years later, it feels like a prophecy. We didn’t fully realize it then, but we were embarking on a mission that would change our lives forever.”
“This will be our most significant tour yet. Since we’re taking 2027 off, we’re going all out on new music, stage craft, and production to create a truly magical experience. As we’ve sampled before: ‘Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.’”
The announcement follows the successful release of their latest studio album, Return to the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness, which debuted last March. Additionally, 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of their influential record label, Deadbeats, making this tour a double celebration of their legacy in the dance music scene.
Zeds Dead 2026 Tour Dates:
- July 2-3: Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- July 11: New York, NY – Forest Hills Stadium
- July 25: Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
- (Full list of dates available via official ticketing platforms)
- October 2-3: Los Angeles, CA – Grand Park
