It’s now official: there is a “Megadeth Day”!

January 17, 2026, was declared “Megadeth Day” by the City of La Vergne, Tennessee, in honor of the world-famous heavy metal group’s visit to the area at a special music event held nearby, as per Blabbermouth. A press release states that on Friday, January 16, La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole presented a proclamation to Megadeth at La Vergne City Hall. Cole concluded the proclamation by saying, “in celebration of the band’s extraordinary contributions to music, their lasting cultural impact, and their continued influence on artists and fans worldwide.” Vice Mayor Steve Noe and aldermen Carol Haas and Kara Hobbs were also present at the ceremony.

The announcement was made in conjunction with the band’s attendance at “Let There Be Shred: The Ultimate Megadeth Immersive Listening Event” in La Vergne. This unique one-day event is touted as an all-day celebration that gives fans a comprehensive look at the band’s music, tales, and heritage. On Saturday, January 17, the event took place in La Vergne at the studios where the band recorded their most recent album the previous year.

The band’s seventeenth and last studio album, Megadeth’s self-titled album, will be released on January 23 and will be accompanied by a worldwide farewell tour. Dave Mustaine, the creator and leader of Megadeth, has spent more than ten years residing in the Nashville region.

Upcoming shows:

February 15 – Victoria, BC 
February 17 – Abbotsford, BC 
February 18 – Kelowna, BC 
February 20 – Calgary, AB 
February 21 – Edmonton, AB 
February 24 – Saskatoon, SK 
February 25 – Winnipeg, MB 
February 28 – London, ON 
March 01 – Ottawa, ON 
March 03 – Halifax, NS 
March 04 – Moncton, NB 
March 06 – Québec, QC

April 23 – Lima, PER – Costa 21 
April 25 – Bogota, COL – Movistar Arena 
April 27 – Bogota, COL – Movistar Arena 
April 30 – Buenos Aires, ARG 
May 02 – Sao Paulo, BRA – Espaco Unimed 
May 05 – Santiago, CHL – Movistar Arena 
May 06 – Santiago, CHL – Movistar Arena 
May 08 – Monterrey, MEX – Arena Monterrey 
May 10 – Mexico City, MEX – Arena Ciudad de Mexico 
May 13 – Guadalajara, MEX – Arena Guadalajara

June 07 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany 
June 10 – Hradec Kralove, CZE – Rock For People 
June 11 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg 
June 14 – Ferrara, ITA – Ferrara Summer Festival 
June 15 – Zurich, Switzerland June 16 – Vienna, Austria 
June 23 – Istanbul, Türkiye 
June 26 – Helsinki, FIN – Tuska Open Air Metal Festival 
June 28 – Almaty, Kazakhstan

With Iron Maiden:

August 29 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena 
August 30 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena 
September 03 – Montréal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau (with Anthrax) 
September 05 – Harrison, NJ – Sports Illustrated Stadium (with Anthrax) 
September 09 – Boston, MA – TD Garden 
September 11 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live 
September 12 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion 
September 15 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium 
September 19 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater 
September 22 – Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre 
September 25 – Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium (with Anthrax) 
September 26 – Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium (with Anthrax) 
September 29 – San Antonio, TX – Alamodome (with Anthrax)