Guitar virtuoso John 5 is crossing the Atlantic for a solo trek. The current Mötley Crüe axeman has announced a comprehensive run of dates across Europe and the United Kingdom for May 2026.
While John 5 performed a handful of isolated shows in the region back in 2016, this upcoming run marks his first-ever full-scale solo tour in these territories. The guitarist will be hitting the road to showcase material from his extensive solo catalog, including tracks from his latest critically acclaimed album, Ghost, which was released in October 2025.
Known as one of the most versatile and in-demand players in the industry, John 5 has built a legendary resume over the last three decades, working with icons like Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth, Meat Loaf, and Dolly Parton. Since 2011, he has also released a dozen instrumental solo albums that blend bluegrass, country, and heavy metal.
In a statement accompanying the announcement, John expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming dates:
“I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited for a tour than this one coming up. I haven’t been there in so long and I can’t wait to say hello and have a great time with everyone. Super SUPER excited.”
The tour kicks off in the UK on May 5th in Southampton and includes stops in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
Tickets and VIP meet-and-greet packages will go on sale this Friday, February 13, at 10:00 a.m. GMT via john-5.com.
John 5 May 2026 European Tour Dates:
- May 05 – Southampton, UK @ The 1865
- May 06 – Exeter, UK @ Phoenix
- May 07 – Bristol, UK @ Thekla
- May 08 – Manchester, UK @ Club Academy
- May 09 – Newcastle, UK @ Newcastle University
- May 10 – Glasgow, UK @ Slay
- May 12 – Chester, UK @ Live Rooms
- May 13 – Wolverhampton, UK @ KK’s Steel Mill
- May 14 – London, UK @ Underworld
- May 15 – Milton Keynes, UK @ Craufurd Arms
- May 16 – Southend On Sea, UK @ Chinnerys
- May 17 – Brighton, UK @ Concorde 2
- May 19 – Tilburg, NL @ Hall Of Fame
- May 20 – Leeuwarden, NL @ Neushoorn
- May 22 – Ghent, BE @ Winter Circus
- May 23 – Cologne, DE @ Club Volta
- May 24 – Hamburg, DE @ Molotow
- May 26 – Krakow, PL @ Hype Park
- May 27 – Prague, CZ @ Rock Café
- May 28 – Munich, DE @ Live Evil
