Two legendary acts, The B-52s and Devo, are about to go on a co-headlining tour across North America, and they chose two lesser-known California cities as their only Golden State stops.
Celebrating two Grammy-nominated catalogs that have helped shape the sound and style of modern music, the eight-city Cosmic De-Evolution tour kicks off Thursday, Sept. 17 in Tinley Park, Illinois before wrapping up on Saturday, Oct. 31 in Palm Desert — after the tour’s only other California stop in Chula Vista.
Here’s what to know, whether you’re looking for a ticket or just curious where else the bands are headed.
How to get tickets to The B-52s, Devo tour
Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale beginning 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 23. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning 10 a.m. Friday, June 26 at livenation.com.
The B-52s, Devo tour dates
The B-52s and Devo will head to these stops throughout North America:
Thursday, Sept. 17: Tinley Park, Illinois, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Saturday, Sept. 19: Grand Rapids, Michigan, Acrisure Amphitheater
Sunday, Sept. 20: Shakopee, Minnesota, Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Thursday, Sept. 24: Ridgefield, Washington, Cascades Amphitheater
Friday, Sept. 25: Seattle, Washington, Climate Pledge Arena
Sunday, Sept. 27: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Rogers Arena
Friday, Oct. 30: Chula Vista, North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Saturday, Oct. 31: Palm Desert, Acrisure Arena
Coachella 2026 lineup featured Devo
Devo performs at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival wearing their signature red hats known as “Power Domes” on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Some Coachella Valley fans already got a taste of a Devo performance recently at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
The Akron band, now featuring original members Mark Mothersbaugh, guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh, bassist and keyboardist Gerald Casale, along with keyboardist Josh Hager and drummer Jeff Friedl, gained fame after their unforgettable 1978 appearance on Saturday Night Live, where they wore yellow hazmat suits. They are also well-known for the 1980 hit song “Whip It” and their signature red hats, known as “energy domes.”
Though the group lost a good majority of its Gen Z crowd after they played their hit “Whip It,” their set was loud, energetic and a fun showcase of the band’s magnetic energy.
Ema Sasic covers entertainment and health in the Coachella Valley. Reach her at ema.sasic@desertsun.com, on X @ema_sasic or on Instagram @emasasic.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: B-52s, Devo tour to stop in these two unexpected California cities