The Afghan Whigs have announced the Soft Control Tour 2026, including an Atlanta stop at Variety Playhouse on Nov. 5 with Night Moves.
The Afghan Whigs Tour Announcement
The Afghan Whigs will hit the road this fall for the Soft Control Tour 2026, with dates scheduled across the UK, Europe, and North America.
The Atlanta date is set for Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at Variety Playhouse. The show is listed for 8:00 PM with Night Moves supporting.
The tour follows the announcement of the band’s new album, Soft Control, which is set for release Aug. 21 via Royal Cream/BMG. The record marks the Afghan Whigs’ first full-length album since 2022’s How Do You Burn?, and includes the lead single “Jungle Roux.”
Ed Harcourt will join the UK and European dates, while Night Moves will support the North American run.
Tour Dates
Sept. 19 – Leeds, UK – Stylus
Sept. 20 – Nottingham, UK – The Palais
Sept. 22 – Glasgow, UK – SWG3 Galvanizers
Sept. 23 – Manchester, UK – O2 Ritz
Sept. 24 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Sept. 26 – Brighton, UK – Chalk
Sept. 27 – Paris, France – Trabendo
Sept. 28 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso
Sept. 30 – Cologne, Germany – Luxor
Oct. 1 – Liege, Belgium – OM
Oct. 3 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Come As You Are
Oct. 4 – Antwerp, Belgium – De Roma
Oct. 5 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
Nov. 4 – Orlando, FL – Beacham Theater
Nov. 5 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
Nov. 7 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
Nov. 8 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
Nov. 10 – Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw
Nov. 11 – Toronto, ON – The Concert Hall
Nov. 13 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
Nov. 14 – Chicago, IL – Metro
Nov. 15 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
Nov. 19 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
Nov. 20 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
Nov. 21 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn
Tickets and Tour Info
Tickets for The Afghan Whigs at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta are available through AXS.
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