There is a particular kind of electricity that comes with a band stepping back onto a stage after decades away. For Triumph, the long-dormant Canadian power trio whose blend of precision and uplift helped define the country’s arena-rock era, that spark finally gets a destination. The group has announced its first tour in 30 years, unveiling the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, a 2026 North American run produced by Live Nation that celebrates half a century of music, ambition, and unapologetically big shows.
The tour kicks off in April with Canadian dates stretching from Sault Ste. Marie to Halifax before heading into a full circuit of U.S. amphitheatres. Montreal fans get their moment on May 1 when the band plays Place Bell in Laval, a venue well suited to the kind of high-production spectacle Triumph became known for in the eighties. Special guest April Wine joins the bill, creating a lineup that reads like a mini-summit of classic Canadian rock. Tickets go on presale December 10, with the public on-sale following December 12.
Triumph’s return comes after a year that renewed attention on their legacy. The June release of Magic Power: All-Star Tribute to Triumph assembled players from across rock’s spectrum, including Slash, Nancy Wilson, Sebastian Bach, Phil X, and Alex Lifeson, all gathered under the guidance of producer Mike Clink. It served as both a love letter and a reminder of how deeply Triumph’s catalogue continues to echo. The band also received a significant nod in October with their induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, a formal recognition of the melodic heft and optimism that carried songs like Lay It on the Line, Magic Power, and Fight the Good Fight into the national bloodstream.
Formed in Mississauga in 1975 by Rik Emmett, Mike Levine, and Gil Moore, Triumph built its reputation through a mix of technical proficiency and larger-than-life presentation, from the laser rigs to the pyrotechnics that became calling cards of their tours. Their rise from Ontario bars to international festival stages mirrored the ascent of Canadian rock on the global map, culminating in a 1983 appearance at the US Festival before an audience of roughly half a million people. With more than 15 million albums sold, they remain one of the country’s most successful hard-rock exports.
Fifty years in, the band’s decision to hit the road again suggests that their story, much like their most enduring songs, still has some lift beneath it.
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