’80s new wave stars Howard Jones, Wang Chung, The English Beat and Modern English are teaming up for the Things Can Only Get Better Tour which hits amphitheaters across the US and Canada this summer. All acts are doing full sets, KROQ/Sirius XM DJ Richard Blade will be the MC for the shows, and all dates are listed below.
“I dreamed of curating a tour with my favourite bands that could bring some positivity in our troubled times,” Howard said in a statement. “I’m thrilled that this is actually happening this summer with the Things Can Only Get Better Tour…I’m so excited to be touring with these amazing talents. Our aim is to bring some joy with the banging pop anthems that we all know and love. ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ is a message of hope for a future that we can create, when we stand up for the world we want to live in. Can’t wait to see you this summer!”
There are two NYC-area shows: Jones Beach on August 20, and PNC Bank Arts Center on August 21. Tickets for all dates go on sale Friday, April 10 at 10 AM local time.
THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER TOUR 2026:
JULY
19 Napa, CA Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions
20 Saratoga, CA The Mountain Winery
21 Paso Robles, CA Paso Robles Event Center
23 Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre
24 San Diego, CA Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
26 Las Vegas, NV Resorts World Theatre
29 West Valley City, UT Maverik Center
30 Greenwood Village, CO Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
AUGUST
1 Council Bluffs, IA Harrah’s Stir Cove
4 Austin, TX ACL Live At The Moody Theatre
5 Grand Prairie, TX Texas Trust CU Theatre
7 Indianapolis, IN Everwise Amphitheater At White River State Park
8 Rochester Hills, MI Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
11 Kettering, OH Fraze Pavilion
12 Lewiston, NY Artpark Amphitheater
14 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Resort Spa & Casino
15 Washington, DC The Anthem
19 Boston, MA Citizens House Of Blues
20 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater
21 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
23 Toronto, ON The Bowl At Sobeys Stadium