The Backstreet Boys are back — and they’re ready to set the world on fire once again. The iconic pop group has officially announced their highly anticipated **2026 World Tour**, marking one of their biggest and most ambitious global undertakings in more than a decade. Kicking off in **May 2026**, the tour promises a powerful blend of nostalgia, spectacle, and fresh energy that proves the Backstreet Boys are as unstoppable as ever.
Fans can expect a hit-packed setlist featuring timeless classics like *“I Want It That Way,” “As Long As You Love Me,”* and *“Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),”* alongside newer material and reimagined arrangements designed to surprise even longtime followers. Sources close to the production tease state-of-the-art visuals, cinematic staging, and emotional storytelling that will celebrate the group’s nearly three-decade legacy while firmly keeping their eyes on the future.
For Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, and Kevin Richardson, this tour is more than a victory lap — it’s a celebration of brotherhood, resilience, and an unbreakable bond with fans across generations. In a joint statement, the group shared that returning to stadiums and arenas worldwide feels “like coming home,” adding that the energy from their global fanbase continues to inspire them to push creative boundaries.
The 2026 World Tour will span **North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America**, reaffirming the Backstreet Boys’ status as one of pop music’s most enduring global acts. Ticket demand is already expected to be massive, with fans eagerly awaiting official dates and cities.
Nearly 30 years after their debut, the Backstreet Boys aren’t just reliving the past — they’re rewriting it. One thing is certain: when the lights go down and the opening notes hit, the world will once again remember why Backstreet truly is back.
