Weird Al Is Coming Back to the Area, And Things Could Get Even Weirder

“Weird Al” Yankovic is returning to the Capital Region this summer, and if last year’s Saratoga show taught me anything, it’s this: everybody freaking loves Weird Al.

I’m still not over the sight of an entire SPAC crowd; kids, parents, and even grandparents absolutely losing their minds to “Amish Paradise.” I mean, watching a 9-year-old and a 79-year-old together in perfect harmony, that’s a core memory.

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"Weird Al" is Leveling Up

Weird Al is bringing his BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour to Tanglewood on Tuesday, July 21st at 7 pm.

Presale tickets will be available through your Tanglewood/Ticketmaster accounts, and tickets officially go on sale Friday, December 12th, at 10 am.

This time, his longtime band is joined by four additional players, turning the whole thing into a super-sized spectacle packed with iconic hits and fan favorites he’s never performed live before.

If you somehow missed the last tour and need a course refresher, check out Weird Al's crazy list of accomplishments:

• He’s the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history
• 5-time Grammy winner
• Known for classic parodies of Madonna, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, U2, Queen, and more
• Creator of timeless hits like “Eat It,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Word Crimes,” “White & Nerdy,” and of course… “Amish Paradise”
• His album Mandatory Fun is the only comedy album ever to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200
• Co-writer and producer of the Emmy-winning biopic WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, starring Daniel Radcliffe

Things are About to Get Even "Weirder"

According to the press release, this show also features special guest Puddles Pity Party, the towering 7-foot sad clown with an operatic voice and millions of devoted followers.

VIP Meet & Greet and Backstage Tour packages are also available if you want to get extra weird.