New Kids on the Block are turning back the clock in the biggest way possible with the announcement of The Mixtape Memories Tour, a 2026 celebration of the songs, style, and unforgettable moments that defined a generation. The iconic five-piece—Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, and Danny Wood—are promising a full-throttle nostalgia trip blended with modern production, proving once again why they remain one of pop’s most enduring live acts. For longtime Blockheads and new fans alike, this tour is shaping up to be a joyous, high-energy revival of the magic that made NKOTB a global phenomenon.
The Mixtape Memories Tour is expected to deliver a setlist stacked with classics like “Step by Step,” “Hangin’ Tough,” and “You Got It (The Right Stuff),” alongside fan-favorite deep cuts and surprise mashups inspired by the mixtape era. Early production teasers hint at retro visuals, neon-soaked staging, throwback choreography, and interactive fan moments that recreate the feeling of swapping cassette tapes with your best friends. The band has described the tour as “a love letter to every era,” blending heartfelt storytelling with arena-sized spectacle.
The 2026 run will kick off in North America before heading overseas, with confirmed cities including Boston, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, Toronto, London, Berlin, and Sydney. Each stop is set for major arenas and select stadiums, reinforcing the group’s lasting global appeal. Industry buzz suggests additional surprise guests may join on select nights, adding even more excitement to an already stacked celebration of pop history.
The Mixtape Memories Tour officially launches on May 8, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts, the group’s hometown, before traveling across North America throughout the summer and concluding in London on September 20, 2026. With anticipation building rapidly and social media already lighting up with fan countdowns, 2026 is shaping up to be the year NKOTB remind the world that true pop nostalgia never fades—it just gets louder.
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