LRRC EP866: The Triumphant Return of Triumph!

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🚨 Big News: Triumph Is Back

Canadian classic-rock legends Triumph have announced their first full North American tour in over 30 years — celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary. (Live Nation Newsroom)
The trek is called the “Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour” and is produced by Live Nation. (Live Nation Newsroom)
This marks a historic reunion of the trio — Rik Emmett (guitar/vocals), Gil Moore (drums/vocals), and Mike Levine (bass/keyboards) — back on the road together. (BLABBERMOUTH.NET)

👉 Official tour info and dates: https://www.triumphmusic.com/ (Tour dates section) (Triumph Music)
👥 Expanded Touring Lineup

The classic lineup will be joined by:
Phil X — Guitarist (known from Bon Jovi; previously filled in with Triumph) (Loudwire)
Brent Fitz — Drummer/keyboardist (Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators) (Loudwire)
Todd Kerns — Bassist (Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators) (Loudwire)


This results in a six-piece live band bringing added power and depth to the reunion shows. (Loudwire)

📆 2026 Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour Dates
Canada

Apr 22 — Sault Ste. Marie, ON @ GFL Memorial Gardens
Apr 24 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
Apr 25 — Hamilton, ON @ TD Coliseum
Apr 28 — Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre
Apr 29 — Moncton, NB @ Avenir Centre
May 1 — Laval, QC @ Place Bell (Montreal)
May 2 — Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre
May 5 — Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre
May 7 — Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place
May 8 — Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome (RTTNews)

United States

May 13 — Rosemont, IL @ Rosemont Theatre (Chicago)
May 14 — Milwaukee, WI @ Miller High Life Theatre
May 16 — Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theatre
May 17 — St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
May 20 — Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (Dallas)
May 21 — San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
May 22 — Houston, TX @ Smart Financial Center at Sugar Land
May 24 — Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 26 — Atlanta, GA @ Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
May 28 — Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (Philadelphia)
May 30 — Sterling Heights, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill (Detroit)
Jun 3 — Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
Jun 5 — Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater (New York)
Jun 6 — Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion (RTTNews)

📍 That’s 10 Canadian shows + 14 U.S. stops between April and June 2026. (Live Nation Newsroom)
🎟 Tickets + Sales Info

General on-sale: Tickets went on sale Dec 12, 2025 (with presales earlier in the week). (Live Nation Newsroom)
Produced by Live Nation (so tickets are available via LiveNation.com and associated partners like Ticketmaster). (Live Nation Newsroom)

🔥 Background + Reunion Context

The tour celebrates 50 years of Triumph, a band known for arena-rock hits like Lay It On the Line, Magic Power, and Fight the Good Fight. (Classic Rock 93.9)
2025 was a big year for the band’s legacy — including:
A tribute album, Magic Power: All-Star Tribute to Triumph (featuring artists like Slash, Sebastian Bach, Nancy Wilson, and more). (Noise11.com)
Triumph was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame — cementing their influence. (BLABBERMOUTH.NET)



🌐 Helpful Links

🎸 Triumph Official Tour Info: https://www.triumphmusic.com/ (Triumph Music)
📣 Live Nation Announcement: https://newsroom.livenation.com/news/... (Live Nation Newsroom)
🗓 Tour Dates & Details: https://www.rttnews.com/3603593/trium... (RTTNews)

 
🧠 Key Triumph Albums & Discography Highlights
Studio Albums

Triumph (1976)
Rock & Roll Machine (1977)
Just a Game (1979)
Progressions of Power (1980)
Allied Forces (1981) — certified platinum and one of their most beloved releases.
Never Surrender (1982)
Thunder Seven (1984)
The Sport of Kings (1986)
Surveillance (1987)
Edge of Excess (1992)

Notable Songs / Fan Favorites

“Lay It on the Line”
“Magic Power”
“Fight the Good Fight”
“Allied Forces”
“World of Fantasy”

Triumph has also released multiple live albums and compilations, with their music remaining staples on classic rock radio and streaming playlists. 
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