Upcoming Korn dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Pit or seat: the first Korn decision
Buying Korn tickets comes down to one question: do you want to be in the mosh pit or watching it? The front half of a general admission floor (standing room, first come, first served) is where the shoving and crowd surfing happen from the opening song. The back half of the floor is close but calmer. A lower-level seat on the side of the stage gives you the band and the pit below it, which many longtime fans consider the best view in the house.
Korn, a Bakersfield, California, band since 1993, is generally named among the founders of nu metal, the 1990s style that pairs down-tuned guitars with hip-hop grooves and raw, confessional vocals. The band plays arenas, amphitheaters and festival main stages, and it is loud everywhere in the building.
Floor zones and reserved sections, ranked
Layouts vary, so confirm on the seating map for your date whether the floor is general admission and where the stage sits.
- Back half and edges of the GA floor: the best floor spot for most people. You are close, you feel the low end, and you can step away from the pit.
- Lower-level sides near the stage: the best reserved seats. Height gives you a clear look at Jonathan Davis and the guitarists, and the pit becomes part of the show.
- Lower level facing the stage: square to the lights and usually close to the soundboard, where the mix is tuned. Choose it if sound matters more to you than closeness.
- Front half of the GA floor: the pit. Only for fans who want the physical side of the night; wear closed shoes and carry as little as possible.
- Upper level and amphitheater lawn: the value options. The lawn (unreserved grass behind the seats) is easygoing but far from the stage.
Avoid sections tucked right beside the stage unless the listing describes the view. Bring earplugs whatever you buy.
Who is on stage in the current Korn
The band today is Jonathan Davis on vocals, James "Munky" Shaffer and Brian "Head" Welch on guitar, and Ray Luzier, who joined in 2007, on drums. Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, the original bassist, stopped touring in June 2021; since then Ra Díaz, known from Suicidal Tendencies, has handled bass on the road. Arvizu described himself as retired from Korn in April 2026.
Korn's latest studio album is Requiem, released February 4, 2022, a No. 14 album in the US that topped the chart in Australia. Four years passed before new music arrived: "Reward the Scars," written for the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred soundtrack and released in April 2026. The band says work on a full album has been underway since 2021, with touring taking priority.
The catalog behind a Korn set
Most of the night leans on the late-1990s records: the 1994 debut Korn, Follow the Leader (1998) and Issues (1999). The second and third of those each opened at the top of the Billboard 200, and Follow the Leader alone has moved roughly 10 million copies around the world.
- "Freak on a Leash": won the Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video in 2000 and is a fixture of the set.
- "Here to Stay": won Best Metal Performance in 2003.
- Sales: as of 2021, the band had sold more than 40 million records worldwide.
The sound is heavy and bass-driven, so you feel it in your chest as much as you hear it. Korn often tours with several heavy bands on the bill, which means early doors and a long evening before the headline set.
Family Values, Sick New World and other dated runs
These runs are documented in this page's sources. Current dates appear in the live event list.
- 1997: co-headliner of the touring Lollapalooza festival.
- 1998: Korn launched the Family Values Tour, an arena package with Limp Bizkit, Ice Cube, Rammstein and Orgy on the first lineup. Later editions followed in 1999, 2001, 2006 and 2007, and the brand's final outing was a single-day festival in 2013.
- 2006: the See You on the Other Side Tour, behind the 2005 album of that name.
- Summer 2021: a 28-date US tour with Staind, interrupted by COVID-19 cases in the band that led to postponements and stand-in players.
- Sick New World, Las Vegas: the band was on the inaugural 2023 lineup and returned for the April 25, 2026, edition as a co-headliner, with System of a Down at the top of the bill.
When Korn tickets move and why
Korn tours often and has a loyal audience, so demand is steady rather than frantic, with a few clear patterns.
- Presales lead. Fan and promoter presales release the first inventory before the public on-sale; the band's newsletter carries announcements.
- The GA floor goes early. Upper-level seats and lawn tickets usually last longer.
- Multi-band bills lift demand. A package of heavy acts pulls fans of every band, pushing interest above a standard headline date.
- Weekends in big metros sell first. Friday and Saturday shows in large markets tend to sell through before weeknights.
Resale prices can land above or below face value and shift as the show approaches. Every Reserved Seat order is covered by a 100% guarantee. Tour announcements are posted on Korn's website.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stand on a Korn floor without being in the mosh pit?
Head for the back half or the edges of the general admission floor. You stay close to the stage with room to step out of the pit, which forms near the front.
Is Fieldy still in Korn?
Founding bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu stopped touring in June 2021 and said in April 2026 that he considers himself retired. Ra Díaz has played bass on tour since 2021.
What was the Family Values Tour?
A package tour Korn founded in 1998, first featuring Limp Bizkit, Ice Cube, Rammstein and Orgy. It returned in several later years and ended as a one-day festival in 2013.
Should I bring earplugs to a Korn show?
Yes. Korn's down-tuned, bass-heavy sound is loud in every part of an arena or amphitheater, not just on the floor.
Which Grammys has Korn won?
Korn has two wins from eight nominations: the 2000 music video award for "Freak on a Leash" and the 2003 metal performance award for "Here to Stay."