Fast-rising fantasy metal outfit Castle Rat has officially announced their largest headlining tour to date. Led by frontwoman Riley Pinkerton, the New York-based band will hit the road this fall for the “Summon The Beasts” tour, kicking off on September 23 at the Baltimore Soundstage in Maryland.
Support for the North American trek will be provided by Portland gothic rock act Unto Others and dungeon synth project Wraith Knight. Tickets for all newly announced shows will go on sale to the general public this Friday at 10:00 a.m. local time.
The band shared the tour news directly with their fans online, stating: “Join Castle Rat as they Summon The Beasts in The Realm nearest you. Together, we expand and defend The Realm!”
The upcoming headlining run adds to an already packed 2026 schedule for the group. Last month, Castle Rat wrapped up their time on the “Amonklok Conquest” tour, where they performed in arenas and amphitheaters as a supporting act for heavyweights Amon Amarth and Dethklok.
Before launching their North American headlining run in late September, the band will spend the late summer performing across Europe. Their overseas itinerary includes stops at several major heavy metal festivals, including Wacken Open Air, Bloodstock Open Air, and Summer Breeze.
Castle Rat 2026 Tour Dates:
European Tour:
- Jul 29 – Bergen, Norway @ Beyond The Gates
- Jul 31 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Pumpehuset København V
- Aug 1 – Wacken, Germany @ Wacken Open Air
- Aug 4 – Warszawa, Poland @ Klub Hydrozagadka
- Aug 6 – Jaroměř, Czech Republic @ Brutal Assault
- Aug 8 – Kortrijk, Belgium @ Alcatraz
- Aug 9 – Walton-on-Trent, UK @ Bloodstock Open Air
- Aug 10 – Southampton, UK @ The 1865
- Aug 12 – Wittelshofen, Germany @ Summer Breeze Open Air
- Aug 14 – Seelbach Bei Hamm, Germany @ Hoflärm
- Aug 15 – Eindhoven, Netherlands @ Dynamo Metal Fest
- Aug 16 – Carhaix-Plouguer, France @ Motocultor Festival
North American “Summon The Beasts” Tour (w/ Unto Others & Wraith Knight):
- Sep 23 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
- Sep 25 – Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
- Sep 26 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
- Sep 28 – Dallas, TX @ The Studio at The Bomb Factory
- Sep 30 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater
- Oct 1 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
- Oct 3 – Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre
- Oct 6 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
- Oct 7 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox Market
- Oct 9 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
- Oct 10 – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
- Oct 11 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Grand
- Oct 12 – Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre
- Oct 14 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
- Oct 15 – Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
- Oct 16 – Detroit, MI @ The Majestic Theatre
- Oct 17 – Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
- Oct 19 – Montréal, QC @ Théâtre Beanfield
- Oct 20 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
- Oct 21 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
