Roxette, the iconic Swedish pop-rock duo, is set to return to the Detroit area after more than three decades. The band will launch its North American 40th anniversary tour at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, on September 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This concert marks Roxette's first performance in the region since 1992. Special guests Taylor Dayne and Nick Lowe with Los Straitjackets will join the tour.
Roxette's Michigan Concert Date and Tickets
According to MLive, Roxette will play its first Detroit-area concert in 34 years as part of this milestone tour. The Clarkston show is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Pine Knob Music Theatre. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 29, at 10 a.m. through 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com, and Ticketmaster.com. The Pine Knob listing also confirms the 6:30 p.m. start time and the lineup of special guests.
Celebrating 40 Years of Music
The tour celebrates four decades since Roxette released its debut album and embarked on one of Sweden's most successful international pop careers. The band will perform major hits including 'The Look', 'Listen to Your Heart', 'Joyride', and 'It Must Have Been Love'. The latter recently surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, highlighting its enduring popularity.
North American Tour Dates
The North American tour includes 14 stops across the United States and Canada. The confirmed dates are as follows:
- September 10: Clarkston, Michigan, Pine Knob Music Theatre
- September 11: Toronto, Ontario, RBC Amphitheatre
- September 16: Mansfield, Massachusetts, Xfinity Center
- September 18: Holmdel, New Jersey, PNC Bank Arts Center
- September 19: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, TD Pavilion at the Mann
- September 23: Alpharetta, Georgia, Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
- September 24: Dallas, Texas, Dos Equis Pavilion
- September 25: Austin, Texas, Germania Insurance Amphitheater
- September 26: The Woodlands, Texas, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
- September 30: Phoenix, Arizona, Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- October 2: Concord, California, Toyota Pavilion at Concord
- October 5: Los Angeles, California, Greek Theatre
- October 7: Auburn, Washington, White River Amphitheatre
- October 9: Vancouver, British Columbia, Rogers Arena
The 2026 tour marks a new chapter for Roxette. Founding member Per Gessle has brought the band back to the stage with Swedish singer Lena Philipsson, nearly six years after the death of Marie Fredriksson. Roxette last performed what were believed to be its final shows in 2016. The upcoming Pine Knob concert gives Michigan fans a chance to hear the band's biggest hits live again after a 34-year wait.
Who Is the New Lead Singer?
Determined to keep the music alive, Gessle has teamed up with prominent Swedish singer Lena Philipsson to handle lead vocals. Philipsson is not stepping in to replace Fredriksson but rather to help celebrate a catalog of music that includes iconic Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits like 'The Look', 'Listen to Your Heart', 'Joyride', and the legendary ballad 'It Must Have Been Love', which recently crossed one billion streams on Spotify.
