From Billboard · Alicia Urrea · · 1m 30s
Hans Zimmer brings The Next Level tour to North America in 2027
The Oscar-winning film composer announces 32 arena dates across the U.S. and Canada starting February 2027.
In brief
The Oscar-winning film composer announces 32 arena dates across the U.S. and Canada starting February 2027. Hans Zimmer's blockbuster live show, which ranked in the top 10 worldwide tours in 2026, is coming back to North America with a 19-piece ensemble and large-scale production. Originally reported by Billboard.
Zimmer returns with arena tour
Hans Zimmer announced Thursday that he's bringing The Next Level back to North America in 2027, with 32 dates across U.S. and Canadian arenas.
Tour kicks off in Hartford
The 32-date run starts February 17 in Hartford, Connecticut, and wraps April 11 in Portland, Oregon, hitting major cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami.
European success sets the stage
The Next Level ranked among the top 10 worldwide tours during the first half of 2026, proving the show's global appeal before returning to North America.
19-piece ensemble brings scores to life
The production features Zimmer performing with a 19-piece ensemble, combining live instrumentation, electronic elements and large-scale visuals to transform film scores into arena experiences.
“I want fans to feel like they're at a rave party or riding a roller coaster.”
Decades of blockbuster scores
Zimmer has composed for The Lion King, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Interstellar, Dune, Pirates of the Caribbean, Top Gun: Maverick and No Time to Die.
Presales start September 23
American Express cardholders get early access September 23, followed by artist presale September 24, with general sales beginning September 25 at 10 a.m. local time.
What to remember
Hans Zimmer's blockbuster live show, which ranked in the top 10 worldwide tours in 2026, is coming back to North America with a 19-piece ensemble and large-scale production.
