{"id":19502,"date":"2026-04-20T09:18:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=19502"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:18:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:18:56","slug":"totally-tubular-festival-80s-new-wave-tour-announces-cross-country-summer-tour-launching-july-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=19502","title":{"rendered":"TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL\u201480\u2019s New Wave Tour\u2014Announces Cross-Country Summer Tour Launching July 17"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL<\/a>\u2014the acclaimed multi-act \u201880\u2019s extravaganza which originated in 2024\u2014returns for a full 2026 summertime tour of the US launching July 17<\/strong> in Phoenix and wrapping August 16<\/strong> in Aurora, IL. The colorful lineup features Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People, A Flock Of Seagulls, The Motels, The Producers, Animotion<\/strong>, The Escape Club<\/strong>, and Tommy Tutone<\/strong>. See the tour dates and artist quotes below.  <\/strong>Tickets <\/strong>will go on sale nationally on Friday, April 24 (10am local time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will be the first time Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People<\/strong> have performed together since 1988; their last show was at the Rose Bowl supporting Depeche Mode. This will also be the first time in over 25 years that The Producers<\/strong> (original lineup) will tour the US nationally coast to coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 tour comes on the heels of a hugely successful holiday tour of the Northeast. This year\u2019s trek will hit 15 markets, including Phoenix, Denver, San Francisco, Anaheim, Hollywood, Las Vegas, New Town, ND, Washington, DC, Atlantic City, New York City, Louisville, St. Petersburg, Huber Heights, OH, and Aurora, IL with more dates to be announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The artists performing at this year\u2019s TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL<\/strong> exploded in the pop culture zeitgeist in the 1980\u2019s thanks mainly to the high rotation of their music videos on MTV. These artists have enjoyed a steady rise in popularity in recent years, with their music having a lasting impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Totally Tubular Festival has clearly emerged in just two years as the market leader for all 80’s tours in North America, not to mention Totally Tubular is hands down the best 80’s party on the planet,\u201d says Jon Pleeter<\/strong>, the festival\u2019s creator. \u201cFor all of the fans of 80’s new wave music, the Tubular circus is coming to town\u2014we’ll see you this summer.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL<\/strong> 2026 shows are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DATE<\/strong><\/td>LOCATION<\/strong><\/td>VENUE<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Friday, July 17<\/td>Phoenix, AZ<\/td>Celebrity Theatre<\/td><\/tr>
Sunday, July 19<\/td>Denver, CO<\/td>Mission Ballroom<\/td><\/tr>
Wednesday, July 22<\/td>San Francisco, CA<\/td>The Castro<\/td><\/tr>
Thursday, July 23<\/td>Anaheim, CA<\/td>House Of Blues<\/td><\/tr>
Friday, July 24<\/td>Hollywood, CA<\/td>Hollywood Palladium<\/td><\/tr>
Saturday, July 25<\/td>Las Vegas<\/td>SAHARA Las Vegas<\/td><\/tr>
^Sunday, July 26<\/td>Salt Lake City, UT<\/td>Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre<\/td><\/tr>
*Saturday, August 1<\/td>New Town, ND<\/td>4 Bears Casino<\/td><\/tr>
Friday, August 7<\/td>Washington DC<\/td>Warner Theatre<\/td><\/tr>
Saturday, August 8<\/td>Atlantic City, NJ<\/td>Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena<\/td><\/tr>
Sunday, August 9<\/td>New York, NY<\/td>Pier 17<\/td><\/tr>
Wednesday, August 12<\/td>St. Petersburg, FL<\/td>Ferg’s Pavilion<\/td><\/tr>
^Friday, August 14<\/td>Louisville, KY<\/td>Iroquios Amphitheatre<\/td><\/tr>
Saturday, August 15<\/td>Huber Heights, OH<\/td>Rose Music Center @ The Heights<\/td><\/tr>
^Sunday, August 16<\/td>Aurora, IL<\/td>RiverEdge Park<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Bow Wow Wow will replace The Motels in New Town, ND at 4 Bears Casino on August 1st. The New Town, ND show goes on sale 6\/22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

^On sale now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe current 80s music revival is more than just a walk down memory lane for those of us that were actually there. Because those born after the 80s are discovering the treasure trove of fresh musical ideas that exploded onto the scene in the heyday of MTV and KROQ. And the huge influence we had on everything that came after.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Thomas Dolby<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Totally Tubular Festival invites the audience into a unique experience with hitmakers from the 80s. Every artist on the bill brings hit songs that spark fond memories. After the show, fans tell us stories of where they were and what they were doing when they first heard the song ‘Obsession.’ Then they introduce us to the next generation\u2014the sons and daughters they brought to the show. The Totally Tubular Festival is a wonderful shared experience for both the audience and the artists.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Bill Wadhams, Animotion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe 80s gave us some great songs that stand the test of time. It\u2019s great to play to audiences, young and old who sing the words along with us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Trevor Steel, The Escape Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI can\u2019t tell you how many multigenerational families come to see us play on a fairly regular basis. It\u2019s pretty encouraging when the kids of the folks you played for in the 80s are seriously into your music and sharing it with their friends. Sure it\u2019s nostalgic for some people, but there\u2019s nothing wrong with that because what they experienced in their youth was authentic and groundbreaking.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013The Producers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  \u201c1980’s music = Fun. It\u2019s all about the catchy melodies, feel-good nature of the music, fun quirky lyrics, and never taking one’s self too seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it was Pop, Metal, New Wave, Country, etc., 80’s music was about having fun. Just look at the 80’s fashions. 80\u2019s music was also produced at the peak of creative analog mixing. It has a warmth, power, and freshness to it; that has since been replaced with conformity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Jimmy James, Tommy Tutone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s praise for TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs if in a DeLorean, Totally Tubular took us back to the ’80s on Tuesday\u2026<\/em> <\/em>Some of these ’80s hit songs are so woven into the fabric of our lives, fans seemed ecstatic to get the chance to hear and see these songs performed firsthand.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Andrew Sherman, Dallas Observer<\/a>, 7\/10\/24<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Totally Tubular Festival on Friday, July 26 at the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre was a trip in the Way Back Machine, a nearly five-and-a-half hour exercise in unabashed and unapologetic nostalgia, 80s variety.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Gary Graff, The Oakland Press<\/a>, 7\/27\/24<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c..one glorious night of ’80’s (synth) pop ecstasy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Kevin Keating, SF Bay Area Concerts<\/a>, 7\/1\/24<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Totally Tubular Festival really connected with its audience at The Anthem..the festival was bursting with personality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Mickey McCarter, ParklifeDC<\/a>, 7\/18\/24<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith the venue lights emulating pink and blue neon lights and vintage tunes blaring, the amphitheater transformed into a time machine, whisking us back to an era of big hair, synth-pop, and infectious energy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Jessie Fuentes, Finding Connecticut<\/a>, 7\/22\/24<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL\u2014the acclaimed multi-act \u201880\u2019s extravaganza which originated in 2024\u2014returns for a full 2026 summertime tour of the US launching July 17 in Phoenix and wrapping August 16 in Aurora, IL. The colorful lineup features Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People, A Flock Of Seagulls, The Motels, The Producers, Animotion, The Escape Club, and Tommy Tutone. See the tour dates… Read More »TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL\u201480\u2019s New Wave Tour\u2014Announces Cross-Country Summer Tour Launching July 17<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19503,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19502","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=19502"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19502\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19504,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19502\/revisions\/19504"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/19503"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=19502"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=19502"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=19502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}