The Smashing Pumpkins are set to bring their The Rats In A Cage Tour to Hamilton this fall, featuring a special celebration of their iconic 1995 album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness.
Tour Details and Setlist
The tour will feature two distinct sets: one dedicated entirely to Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness in a highly theatrical presentation, and a second set spanning the band's entire career, including hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites. Frontman Billy Corgan stated, "Staging a Mellon Collie-themed show is something we've discussed for over a decade, and finally the stars have aligned."
Canadian Dates
- Oct. 7 – Hamilton, ON at TD Coliseum
- Oct. 9 – Montreal, QC at Bell Centre
- Nov. 3 – Calgary, AB at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Nov. 5 – Vancouver, BC at Rogers Arena
Ticket Information
Tickets for the Hamilton show went on sale Tuesday morning with Citi and Verizon presales. Additional presales will run ahead of the general on-sale beginning Thursday at 10 a.m. local time on smashingpumpkins.com. Fans can also access an exclusive presale through the band's official fan club, VIZ CLUB, starting Wednesday at 9 a.m. local time.
Lollapalooza Appearance
Before the tour kicks off, The Smashing Pumpkins will headline Lollapalooza in their hometown Chicago on July 31, marking their first performance at the festival in over 30 years.
Other Local Concert News
Country duo Dan + Shay will perform at RBC Amphitheatre on Oct. 1, with tickets on sale Friday at 10 a.m. via livenation.com. Artist presales began Tuesday, with additional presales leading up to the general on-sale.
