The Smashing Pumpkins Announce ‘The Rats In A Cage Tour’

Coverage of the announcement varies in emphasis and detail. Consequence of Sound and NME highlight the special "requiem" show that preceded the tour announcement, with NME providing additional context about the character 'Zero.' In…

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The Smashing Pumpkins have announced their upcoming 'Rats In A Cage Tour' set to begin in September. The tour will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their iconic albums 'Mellon Collie' and 'Infinite Sadness' with two unique sets. Fans can expect a theatrical experience featuring both classic hits and new music from their latest album.

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▪The tour kicks off on September 30 at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.
▪The first set will exclusively showcase songs from 'Mellon Collie' in a theatrical setting.
▪Tickets for the tour will be available for purchase starting May 21.

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▪ Smashing Pumpkins Announce Rats in a Cage Tour to Celebrate ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’ — Rolling Stone
▪ Smashing Pumpkins hold ‘requiem’ for ‘Zero’ as they play special gig to announce ‘Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness’ tour — NME
▪ Smashing Pumpkins Announce Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness 30th Anniversary Tour — Reddit
▪ Smashing Pumpkins Announce Mellon Collie 30th Anniversary Tour — Consequence (of Sound)

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Entertainment The Smashing Pumpkins Announce ‘The Rats In A Cage Tour’ (Photo by Gie Knaeps/Getty Images) Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter May 18, 2026 12:25 PM ET May 18, 2026 12:25 PM ET Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); The Smashing Pumpkins announced “The Rats In A Cage Tour” on Sunday featuring an extensive tour schedule starting in July.

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