The iconic hard rock sound of Guns N' Roses will once again echo through Edmonton as the band confirms a major concert at Commonwealth Stadium on August 26. This marks their highly anticipated return to the venue after their last explosive performance in 2017.
Ticket Information and Concert Details
Fans eager to secure their spot for this legendary event should mark their calendars carefully. General ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. on December 5, offering the general public their chance to purchase seats. For those looking for early access, pre-sales will be available starting December 2. Interested concert-goers are encouraged to register at ticketmaster.com to receive updates and ensure they don't miss the pre-sale opportunity.
Edmonton's Year of Rock Heats Up
This concert solidifies Edmonton's status as a premier destination for major rock acts in 2026. Guns N' Roses joins an impressive lineup of announced shows, creating what local media has dubbed the 'Year of Rock.' The band finds itself in stellar company alongside The Guess Who, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, and Rush, who are scheduled to perform in the river city on June 10, September 17, and December 10 and 12 respectively.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1985 from the bands L.A. Guns and Hollywood Rose, Guns N' Roses continues to tour with its core members. The classic lineup features the unmistakable vocals of Axl Rose, the legendary guitar work of Slash, and the powerful bass of Duff McKagan. While rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin remains absent, the current touring personnel includes Dizzy Reed and Melissa Reese on keyboards, Richard Fortus on rhythm guitar, and Isaac Carpenter on drums.
A Setlist Carved in Rock History
Concert attendees can expect a night filled with rock anthems that have defined generations. The band's groundbreaking album Appetite for Destruction alone provides enough hit material for an entire show, featuring timeless tracks like Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City, and Sweet Child o' Mine. The album's deep cuts, including Night Train, Mr. Brownstone, My Michelle, and Rocket Queen, remain fan favorites decades after their release.
Beyond their multi-platinum debut, the band's setlist typically includes other monumental hits such as Patience, November Rain, Don't Cry, You Could Be Mine, and their powerful cover of Live and Let Die. Fans will also be treated to new material, as the band plans to incorporate their latest songs Nothin' and Atlas into the setlist beginning December 2.
This Edmonton performance is part of a massive world tour that will see the band crisscrossing the globe with stops in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. Canadian fans in other cities will also have opportunities to catch the show, with performances scheduled for Toronto on August 5 and Vancouver on August 29.
In other local concert news, American rock bands Goo Goo Dolls and Dashboard Confessional have also announced a joint performance at Rogers Place on March 25. Tickets for that show go on sale at 10 a.m. this Friday through googoodolls.com.
