DEVO ANNOUNCE 2026 TOUR, MUTATE, DON’T STAGNATE
LEGENDARY POST-PUNK BAND DEVO ANNOUNCE 2026 TOUR,
MUTATE, DON’T STAGNATE
Tour Kicks Off April 3rd in Wheatland, CA; Ticket On-Sale Begins Friday, December 12th at 10AM Local Time
New York, NY - December 9, 2025 - Today, legendary post-punk band DEVO announced their 2026 tour, Mutate, Don’t Stagnate, kicking off just ahead of their highly anticipated Coachella appearance. Known for their pioneering sound, groundbreaking visuals, and genre-defying style, DEVO will bring an immersive live experience to fans across the West Coast in April of 2026.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, December 12th at 10AM local time. An artist pre-sale and VIP presale will begin on Wednesday, December 10th at 10AM local time, followed by promoter, venue, and local pre-sales on Thursday, December 11th at 10AM local time. For additional information on tickets please visit https://clubdevo.com/tour/.
The tour will begin on April 3rd in Wheatland, CA, with stops in Reno, NV, Salt Lake City, UT, and Phoenix, AZ. Additional dates to be announced.
“We can’t wait to hit the road in 2026 and perform for our fans across the West Coast,” said DEVO. “It’s incredible to see our music resonate with fans of all ages. From those who’ve been with us since the beginning more than 50 years ago to a whole new generation discovering DEVO for the first time. This tour is a celebration for everyone who’s been part of our journey.”
Full list of Mutate Don’t Stagnate tour dates below:
Additional dates to be announced
Friday, April 3rd - Wheatland, CA - Hard Rock Live Sacramento
Saturday, April 4th - Reno, NV - Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Tuesday, April 7th - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex - Rockwell
Friday, April 10th - Indio, CA - Coachella
Monday, April 13th - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren
Friday, April 17th - Indio, CA - Coachella
The news of the tour follows the recent announcement that DEVO’s feature documentary has been nominated for a GRAMMY® in the category of Best Music Film. The film is now streaming globally on Netflix, allowing audiences around the world deeper insight into the band’s legacy.
Additionally, the band just announced the newly added UK dates for their co-headlining Cosmic De-Evolution Tour with The B-52s, following their hugely successful run of the tour in the U.S. and Canada earlier this year. The UK shows will see both iconic groups perform at The O2 in London on Saturday, June 20th and Manchester’s AO Arena on Sunday, June 21st, further expanding DEVO’s global footprint in 2026.
To stay up to date on DEVO’s current and upcoming projects, please visit https://clubdevo.com/.
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About DEVO: In 1973, out of the remnants of late ’60s political activism and the rising post-punk music climate, the seminal band DEVO was born. The formative lineup consisted of two sets of brothers—Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, and Gerald and Bob Casale—along with drummer Alan Myers, all hailing from Akron, Ohio. The band’s prophetic message of “Devolution” and their strikingly original fusion of electronics and punk made them a singular influence throughout the ’80s and into the ’90s.
DEVO began when Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale met as students at Kent State University and began exchanging ideas about art and music. Deeply influenced by the Vietnam War, campus protests, and the tragic Kent State shootings of May 1970, the duo started making films and writing songs that would evolve into a wholly unique performance style. Their art-meets-music ethos quickly propelled them into the spotlight as one of the most high-profile acts in the New Wave movement, earning them a fervent cult following that included David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Neil Young.
In 1978, after an impromptu endorsement at Max’s Kansas City where David Bowie declared them “the band of the future,” DEVO was whisked off to Germany. There, Brian Eno—along with Bowie’s collaboration—produced their debut album Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO!. The record caught the attention of both critics and the industry, helping the band build a devoted following. It wasn’t until their third album, Freedom of Choice—produced by Bob Margouleff and featuring the double-platinum single Whip It—that DEVO became a worldwide phenomenon.
The band continued to evolve, releasing influential albums such as New Traditionalists,, Oh No! It’s DEVO, and Shout. Their visual and sonic innovations helped define the aesthetic of the early MTV era.
In 1990, DEVO went on hiatus to pursue other creative paths. Mark Mothersbaugh received a call from friend Paul Reubens and went on to compose the theme and music for Pee-wee’s Playhouse. This unexpected opportunity launched him into a prolific career in film and television composition. He founded Mutato Muzika—a full-service music production house and a nod to his DEVO roots ("mutant" + "potato")—and brought in Bob Mothersbaugh and Bob Casale. Based in the iconic Oscar Niemeyer building on Sunset Boulevard, Mutato became one of the most successful music houses in Hollywood. Mark has since become one of the most in-demand and highest-grossing composers in the industry. In addition to hundreds of commercials, games, and television projects, his film scores include The Rugrats Movie, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Lego Movie, Thor: Ragnarok, Cocaine Bear, and most recently, A Minecraft movie.
Gerald Casale, director of most of DEVO’s music videos, became a notable figure in the MTV revolution, directing videos for bands like Rush, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, and Silverchair. He also built a successful commercial career, directing for brands including Miller Lite, Diet Coke, Mrs. Butterworth's and Tang.
In 1996, DEVO reunited for the first time in six years at the Sundance Film Festival to an exuberant crowd—DEVO was back. With the original lineup intact (except for Alan Myers, who was replaced by drummer Josh Freese), the band reignited their live performance legacy. Freese remained with DEVO for nearly two decades.
Since then, DEVO has continued to perform at festivals and venues around the globe. Their message feels more relevant than ever, and their influence can be heard in bands ranging from Rage Against the Machine and Nirvana to LCD Soundsystem and Santigold. Kurt Cobain once said, “Of all the bands who came from the underground and made it in the mainstream, DEVO were the most challenging and subversive of all.” (Nirvana covered DEVO’s Turnaround, featured on their 1992 compilation Incesticide.)
In 2023, DEVO embarked on their 50th Anniversary Tour, featuring three original members—Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, and Gerald Casale. Jeff Friedl now holds the drumsticks, and Josh Hager has taken over for the late Bob Casale on rhythm guitar and synths. Their high-energy performances blend punk, rock, and synth-pop in a way that continues to astonish and delight audiences.
As music critic Bob Lefsetz recently wrote about DEVO’s set at Cruel World:
“It occurs to me that this music is anything but dated... make no mistake, live DEVO ROCKS!”
DEVO, the feature documentary directed by Chris Smith is now streaming globally as a Netflix Original.
