Portland, Maine, October 17, 2025
News Summary
Dropkick Murphys have announced their upcoming tour ‘For The People…In the Pit’ which kicks off in Portland, Maine. The tour celebrates the band’s 30th anniversary and features various U.S. performances, ending with a five-night residency in Boston. Supporting acts for most dates include The Aggrolites and Haywire. Ticket prices vary, and there will be family-friendly shows benefiting charity. Fans can expect to hear new material from their latest album ‘For The People’ along with classic hits.
Portland, Maine
Dropkick Murphys will launch the “For The People…In the Pit” Tour in 2026. The tour kicks off on February 9, 2026, in Portland, Maine. The announcement confirms a U.S. run that marks a milestone year for the band and centers on St. Patrick’s Day performances.
Key details up front
The tour celebrates the band’s 30th anniversary and St. Patrick’s Day. It includes performances in various cities across the United States. The Aggrolites and Haywire will support on most tour dates. The schedule concludes with a concentrated set of shows in the band’s home region.
The tour ends with a five-night residency in Boston, culminating on St. Patrick’s Day. The residency will include a mix of arena and theater dates, and one date is designated as a family-friendly performance.
Tickets, pricing and special events
Tickets for the first show in Portland start at $94, and varying prices for other shows include $89 for Dallas and $36 after a hockey game. Sales for the itinerary opened months earlier, and some shows include unique timing or bundled opportunities tied to other events.
The tour will include special concerts after AHL hockey games on March 7 and March 11. A special family-friendly concert is scheduled for March 14 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, allowing adults to bring two children under 13 for free. Proceeds from the family concert will benefit the Claddagh Fund, which supports underfunded nonprofits.
Supporting album and music
The tour supports their latest album, “For The People,” which includes socially conscious themes. The album’s physical CD and vinyl editions include extra material for collectors and fans.
The band’s latest album features collaborations with artists such as Billy Bragg and Al Barr. Their latest physical CD and vinyl editions include five bonus tracks. These elements underscore the band’s emphasis on collaboration and expanded releases for the anniversary cycle.
Band lineup, history and mission
The band’s lineup features Ken Casey and showcases their punk roots. Dropkick Murphys have notable hits such as “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” and “Rose Tattoo.” The group has mixed punk energy with Celtic-inflected rock throughout a multi-decade career.
Dropkick Murphys are known advocates for labor and human rights throughout their career. The band’s public profile includes benefit shows, fundraising partnerships and songs that touch on working-class themes.
Tour geography and schedule highlights
The full list of tour dates includes cities such as Dallas, Chicago, and Norfolk, among others. The routing moves from the Northeast into major metropolitan markets and returns to Boston for the final run of shows.
Ticket sales for the tour began officially on October 17, 2023, at 10 a.m. local time. Advance and presale allocations were processed through standard ticketing channels when sales opened.
What this means for fans and communities
The tour combines large-crowd dates and special local tie-ins, including concerts that follow AHL hockey games and a family-focused performance that donates proceeds to a charity supporting underfunded nonprofits. Support acts The Aggrolites and Haywire will appear on most dates, and the Boston residency will serve as the tour’s climax on St. Patrick’s Day.
Practical notes
- Plan for variable ticket pricing across markets; initial examples include $94 in Portland, $89 in Dallas and $36 tied to a post-hockey show.
- Expect the band to feature material from “For The People” and to perform established hits drawn from their 30-year catalog.
- Family-friendly audience accommodations are scheduled for the March 14 show at MGM Music Hall at Fenway.
FAQ
What is the tour?
Dropkick Murphys will launch the “For The People…In the Pit” Tour in 2026.
When and where does the tour begin?
The tour kicks off on February 9, 2026, in Portland, Maine.
What does the tour celebrate?
The tour celebrates the band’s 30th anniversary and St. Patrick’s Day.
Where will the band perform?
It includes performances in various cities across the United States.
Who are the supporting acts?
The Aggrolites and Haywire will support on most tour dates.
How does the tour end?
The tour ends with a five-night residency in Boston, culminating on St. Patrick’s Day.
What are some of the band’s well-known songs?
Dropkick Murphys have notable hits such as “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” and “Rose Tattoo.”
Does the tour support an album?
The tour supports their latest album, “For The People,” which includes socially conscious themes.
Who is in the band’s lineup for the tour?
The band’s lineup features Ken Casey and showcases their punk roots.
What are ticket prices like?
Tickets for the first show in Portland start at $94, and varying prices for other shows include $89 for Dallas and $36 after a hockey game.
Are there any special event dates?
The tour will include special concerts after AHL hockey games on March 7 and March 11.
Is there a family-friendly show?
A special family-friendly concert is scheduled for March 14 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, allowing adults to bring two children under 13 for free.
Will the family concert support a charity?
Proceeds from the family concert will benefit the Claddagh Fund, which supports underfunded nonprofits.
Are there guest collaborators on the album?
The band’s latest album features collaborations with artists such as Billy Bragg and Al Barr.
What causes do the band support?
Dropkick Murphys are known advocates for labor and human rights throughout their career.
Which cities are included on the full tour list?
The full list of tour dates includes cities such as Dallas, Chicago, and Norfolk, among others.
Are there bonus tracks on physical releases?
Their latest physical CD and vinyl editions include five bonus tracks.
When did ticket sales begin?
Ticket sales for the tour began officially on October 17, 2023, at 10 a.m. local time.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tour name | For The People…In the Pit |
| Launch | Dropkick Murphys will launch the “For The People…In the Pit” Tour in 2026. |
| Kickoff | The tour kicks off on February 9, 2026, in Portland, Maine. |
| Scope | It includes performances in various cities across the United States. |
| Support | The Aggrolites and Haywire will support on most tour dates. |
| Boston finale | The tour ends with a five-night residency in Boston, culminating on St. Patrick’s Day. |
| Ticket examples | Tickets for the first show in Portland start at $94, and varying prices for other shows include $89 for Dallas and $36 after a hockey game. |
| Album | The tour supports their latest album, “For The People,” which includes socially conscious themes. |
| Charity | Proceeds from the family concert will benefit the Claddagh Fund, which supports underfunded nonprofits. |
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