Upcoming Pierce the Veil 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 Pierce the Veil decision
Start with one question: do you want to take part in the crowd or watch the show? The general admission floor (unassigned standing room in front of the stage) is where the circle pits open, crowd surfers roll overhead and the older songs get shouted back word for word. A reserved seat, especially a centered one a third of the way back, gives you the full stage and a cleaner mix without the crush.
Both are good choices. The wrong choice is buying the front of the floor when you really wanted a calm view, or buying a far lawn spot when you wanted to be close to the action.
Pit, pavilion, lawn, bowl and ballpark field
Pierce the Veil now headlines amphitheaters, arenas and the occasional stadium, so match your ticket to the room on your listing.
- GA floor, front and center: the most physical spot in the building. Expect to be pushed, lifted and sweaty.
- GA floor, sides and rear: still standing, but you can watch the pit rather than join it.
- Amphitheater pavilion, center: the covered reserved seats are the best way to see the whole production. Sections roughly a third of the way back strike the balance.
- Amphitheater lawn: the lowest-cost entry and a wide view, but distant; you will rely on the screens.
- Arena lower bowl facing the stage: raised, square to the lights and close to the mixing desk. Side sections right at the stage line lose part of the set at sharp angles.
- Ballpark field: at a stadium date such as the 2026 Petco Park show, the field is closest, while lower-deck seats facing the stage are the better listening seats. Upper decks feel far away.
Staying comfortable near the pit
- Footwear: closed-toe shoes only if you are headed for the floor, and nothing loose in your pockets.
- Hearing: post-hardcore runs loud. Foam earplugs fit in any pocket.
- Watching, not moshing: the edges and back of the floor are the safer places to stand if you just want to see.
- Bags: many amphitheaters and arenas limit bag size or require clear bags. Rules differ by venue and change, so check the current policy before you go.
- Openers: recent bills have been strong, Sleeping with Sirens among them, so arriving early is worth it.
A five-album set and a Warped Tour pedigree
The band learned its trade on the road, through years of club tours and the Vans Warped Tour (a traveling punk festival). It played the full Warped run in 2008 and the main stage in 2012, the same year Alternative Press readers named Pierce the Veil Best Live Band.
The 2025 to 2026 headline set worked as a career retrospective, pulling from all five records in one night: "Bulls in the Bronx" and "Caraphernelia" from the early years, "Emergency Contact" from Misadventures, and newer material from The Jaws of Life. "King for a Day" closed the standard set, and when Sleeping with Sirens were on the bill, their singer Kellin Quinn came out to sing his part.
Where demand lands for Pierce the Veil dates
Over two decades the band has climbed from clubs and theaters to amphitheaters, arenas and a ballpark. Demand follows a few clear lines.
- Big cities and home shows sell hardest. New York, Los Angeles and San Diego, plus one-offs like Madison Square Garden or a hometown stadium, draw the strongest interest.
- The floor disappears first. GA floor and pit tickets usually sell out before reserved seats and carry the most resale interest.
- Lawns and upper levels stay open longest. These are the seats most likely to be available close to show day.
- Festival sets are a separate purchase. To see the band at an event like Louder Than Life, you buy the festival pass.
Reserved Seat orders carry no digital transfer fees.
From the Delicious Tour to Petco Park
The first headline run, the Delicious Tour, came in October and November 2008. In 2014 and 2015 the band shared top billing with Sleeping with Sirens on a world tour whose European dates sold out. A break began in late 2017, and the return came in 2022 as direct support for I Prevail on the True Power Tour, followed by headline runs for The Jaws of Life in 2023 and 2024 and a slot opening Blink-182's North American One More Time dates in 2024.
The I Can't Hear You World Tour, the band's first solo amphitheater headline tour, ran from May 13, 2025, to September 12, 2026: 72 shows over six legs. North America was mostly amphitheaters, with Madison Square Garden on May 20, 2025, three nights at the Kia Forum, Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Moody Center added in. Europe stepped up to arenas such as OVO Arena Wembley, Co-op Live and OVO Hydro, and the run continued through Latin America, Australia and Honolulu before a homecoming at Petco Park in San Diego. Festival stops have included Welcome to Rockville (May 2025), Austin City Limits (October 2025) and Louder Than Life in Louisville (September 2026). New dates appear in the event list on this page and on piercetheveil.net.
San Diego brothers and the "mexicore" sound
Vic and Mike Fuentes started the band in San Diego in 2006; bassist Jaime Preciado and guitarist Tony Perry joined a year later. Mike Fuentes left in 2017, and since 2022 Loniel Robinson has played drums on tour alongside Vic Fuentes, Perry and Preciado.
The catalog runs from A Flair for the Dramatic (2007) and Selfish Machines (2010) through Collide with the Sky (2012), Misadventures (2016) and The Jaws of Life (2023). Collide with the Sky was the breakthrough, entering the Billboard 200 at No. 12 behind "King for a Day." The music pairs fast, technical post-hardcore with pop choruses and Latin and Spanish guitar color, a blend the band and critics call "mexicore."
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pierce the Veil pit safe for first-timers?
The front of the floor is physical, with pushing, circle pits and crowd surfing. First-timers who want to watch usually do better at the sides or back of the floor, or in a reserved seat.
Do Pierce the Veil shows have seats?
Amphitheaters and arenas sell reserved seats as well as a general admission floor, and amphitheaters add a general admission lawn. Check the seating map on your listing.
What does Pierce the Veil usually close with?
On the I Can't Hear You World Tour the standard set ended with "King for a Day," with Kellin Quinn joining when Sleeping with Sirens were on the bill. Set lists can change from night to night.
Who plays drums for Pierce the Veil now?
Loniel Robinson, formerly of letlive., has been the touring drummer since 2022. Founding drummer Mike Fuentes left in 2017.
When did the I Can't Hear You World Tour end?
The tour ran from May 13, 2025, to September 12, 2026, finishing with a hometown show at Petco Park in San Diego.