Billy Corgan sets 2026 UK and European dates for ‘A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness’

Billy Corgan has confirmed that A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness will reach the UK and Europe in September 2026, extending the orchestral live project built around Smashing Pumpkins’ 1995 album.

The run was first announced in March 2025 and began in North America later that year. In Chicago in November, Corgan took the show into the Lyric Opera House for seven nights, presenting what was described as a “completely new, sonic and visual experience.” The production pairs the frontman with a 60-piece orchestra in an operatic version of Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness.

Under the full title A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness Featuring Billy Corgan, the music was written by Corgan with Grammy-nominated conductor James Lowe. A press release says the performances aim to “re-imagine and pay homage to the era-defining album of the same name, whilst also expanding the definition and intention of opera.” It also points to a “tear-jerking” orchestral version of Tonight, Tonight.

The European dates begin with two nights at London’s Royal Festival Hall on September 1 and 2. Corgan will then play two shows in Antwerp, two in Paris, and one in Madrid later in the month.

Costumes for the production have been designed by House of Gilles by Gilles. Vocalists joining Corgan include Ed Parks, who will appear in London, Belgium and France, as well as Sydney Mancasola, Zoie Reams, Dominick Valdes Chenes and Dean Murphy, who is listed for Spain only.

Pre-sale tickets go live tomorrow, Tuesday May 12, at 10am BST. General sale begins on Wednesday May 13 at 10am CET for Antwerp and Paris, and on Thursday May 14 at 10am BST for London and Madrid. Visit here for tickets.

‘A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness’ tour poster 2026. CREDIT: PRess

‘A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness’ 2026 UK and European dates are:

SEPTEMBER

1 – London, UK, Royal Festival Hall

2 – London, UK, Royal Festival Hall

6 – Antwerp, Belgium, Queen Elisabeth Hall (two shows)

8 – Paris, France, Salle Pleye

9 – Paris, France, Salle Pleye

11 – Madrid, Spain, Palacio Vistalegre

Smashing Pumpkins marked the album’s 30th anniversary last year with a deluxe reissue of Mellon Collie, which included more than 80 minutes of unreleased audio from the band’s 1996 tour, a hardbound book with new liner notes from Corgan, a custom tarot card set and seven frameable lithographs.

Before that release, Corgan told NME in February that he was working with the parent label on a revisited version of the record. “It’s weird because I can’t believe it’s been 30 years. I’m really excited, but at the same time, I’m like ‘What happened over these last 30 years?’” he said.

Since then, Corgan has featured Hole’s Melissa Auf der Maur on his podcast and spoken about being inspired by Courtney Love. He also brought Love onto the show, where they discussed their issues with “gatekeeper” Kim Gordon, and later duetted with Sombr at Coachella.