Creed and Nickelback co-headlined the 2025 Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin on July 18 and 19, 2025. In 2026, Creed continues its Summer of ’99 Tour as a headliner, while Nickelback has no confirmed standalone tour dates as of May 2026.
Did Creed and Nickelback Tour Together?
Creed and Nickelback shared the stage as co-headliners at the 2025 Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival, held July 18 and 19, 2025 at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin. This marked the first time both bands appeared on the same festival bill since 1999, according to the official festival announcement. For context, see our previous guide on Cameron Winter Tour: 6 Key Facts About the Heavy Metal Tour Dates, Setlist, and Tickets.
The 2025 event was the second annual Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival, following the sold-out inaugural edition in San Bernardino, California in 2024. The 2025 festival was expanded to 2 days to accommodate both headliners and an expanded supporting lineup.
What Was the 2025 Creed and Nickelback Festival Lineup?
The 2025 Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival featured 2 headline nights with 12 supporting acts across both days at Alpine Valley Music Theatre. The split lineup by night was:
Friday, July 18, 2025 – Nickelback headlined, supported by:
- Live
- Daughtry
- Tonic
- Our Lady Peace
- Lit
Saturday, July 19, 2025 – Creed headlined, supported by:
- 3 Doors Down
- Sevendust
- Mammoth WVH
- Hinder
- Vertical Horizon
- Fuel
Alpine Valley Music Theatre holds historical significance for both headliners. 2025 marked the 25th anniversary of Creed’s first performance at the venue in 2000, and the 18th anniversary of Nickelback’s debut there in 2007, as noted in the official festival announcement by Blabbermouth.
Are Creed and Nickelback Touring Together in 2026?
Creed and Nickelback are not touring together in 2026. The 3rd Annual Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival on July 18 and 19, 2026 features Creed and Limp Bizkit as co-headliners, not Nickelback. Nickelback’s official website lists no upcoming 2026 tour dates as of May 2026.
What Is Creed’s 2026 Tour Schedule?
Creed is touring North America in summer 2026 on the continued Summer of ’99 Tour, with confirmed dates running from July through August. The 3rd Annual Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival serves as the centerpiece of their 2026 schedule.
Confirmed Creed 2026 tour dates include:
- July 9, 2026 – Country Thunder Saskatchewan, Craven, SK, Canada
- July 14, 2026 – Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- July 16, 2026 – Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, MN
- July 18-19, 2026 – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, IL (Summer of ’99 Festival)
- July 22, 2026 – Orion Amphitheater, Huntsville, AL
- July 24, 2026 – The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, AL
- July 25, 2026 – Cadence Bank Arena, Tupelo, MS
The 3rd Annual Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois, located approximately 30 miles southwest of Chicago, runs across 2 days. <br>
- Saturday, July 18 – Limp Bizkit headlines with Cypress Hill, Sevendust, Kittie, and Puddle of Mudd
- Sunday, July 19 – Creed headlines with Bush, Mammoth, Candlebox, and Hoobastank
The festival is an all-ages event. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and at summerof99festival.com. VIP upgrades include private bar access, dedicated merchandise stands, 360-degree photo booths, and Red Carpet Entry.
What Is the History of the Creed and Nickelback Summer of ’99 Festival?
The Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival is an annual rock festival founded by Creed following their 2023 reunion, now in its 3rd year, with each edition expanding in lineup size and venue capacity. The 3 editions by year are:
| Year | Venue | Headliners | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Glen Helen Amphitheater, San Bernardino, CA | Creed | 1 day |
| 2025 | Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI | Creed, Nickelback | 2 days |
| 2026 | Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, IL | Creed, Limp Bizkit | 2 days |
The 2024 inaugural edition sold out. The 2025 edition with Nickelback expanded to 2 days. The 2026 edition moves to the Chicago suburb market and introduces Limp Bizkit as co-headliner.
Who Is Creed?
Creed is a Grammy Award and American Music Award-winning post-grunge rock band formed in Tallahassee, Florida in 1994, with 53 million albums sold worldwide. The band consists of 4 members: Scott Stapp (lead vocals), Mark Tremonti (guitar and vocals), Brian Marshall (bass), and Scott Phillips (drums).
Creed disbanded in 2004, reunited in 2009, then split again in 2012. They officially reunited a second time in July 2023, announcing headline slots on 2 sold-out Summer of ’99 cruise festivals in April 2024. They followed with over 60 tour dates in 2024 and over 30 dates in 2025, according to their official festival press release.
Their 4 studio albums are:
- “My Own Prison” (1997) – debut album; one of the most successful rock breakthroughs of the late 1990s
- “Human Clay” (1999) – debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200; RIAA Diamond certified for over 11 million U.S. sales
- “Weathered” (2001) – debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
- “Full Circle” (2009) – debuted at No. 1 on the Top Rock, Hard Rock, and Alternative charts; No. 2 on the Billboard 200
“Human Clay” places Creed in a class of fewer than 20 acts to earn RIAA Diamond certification, alongside Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, and Metallica, according to Ticketmaster. Their 5 songs – “Higher,” “My Sacrifice,” “One Last Breath,” “With Arms Wide Open,” and “My Own Prison” – have accumulated over 1 billion combined Spotify streams.
Who Is Nickelback?
Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in Hanna, Alberta in 1995, with over 50 million albums sold worldwide, making them one of the best-selling rock acts of the 2000s. The band consists of 4 members: Chad Kroeger (lead vocals and guitar), Ryan Peake (rhythm guitar and keyboards), Mike Kroeger (bass), and Daniel Adair (drums).
Billboard ranked Nickelback the most successful rock group of the 2000s decade in 2009. Their song “How You Remind Me” (2001) was the best-selling rock song of the decade in the United States. In 2023, the band was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Their 10 studio albums include:
- “Curb” (1996) – debut release
- “Silver Side Up” (2001) – their first album to top the Canadian and UK charts; produced “How You Remind Me”
- “All the Right Reasons” (2005) – their only album to reach No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200; included “Photograph,” “Far Away,” and “Rockstar”
- “Dark Horse” (2008) – produced “Gotta Be Somebody” and “If Today Was Your Last Day”
- “Get Rollin'” (2022) – their most recent studio album, released November 18, 2022
At the 2025 Summer of ’99 Festival, Nickelback performed a 75-minute headline set beginning at 9:15 PM, according to Setlist.fm. Songs performed included “San Quentin,” “Savin’ Me,” “Far Away,” “Animals,” “Someday,” and “Figured You Out.”
How Do Creed and Nickelback Compare as Live Acts?
Creed and Nickelback are both post-grunge arena-scale rock acts with catalog depths sufficient for 90-minute headline sets, though their sonic identities differ. Creed is classified as post-grunge and hard rock, centered on Stapp’s baritone vocals and Tremonti’s guitar work. Nickelback spans post-grunge, hard rock, and pop-rock, with Chad Kroeger’s raspy tenor and a catalog stretching across 10 albums.
| Category | Creed | Nickelback |
|---|---|---|
| Formed | 1994, Tallahassee, Florida | 1995, Hanna, Alberta, Canada |
| Albums sold | 53 million worldwide | 50 million worldwide |
| Billboard 200 No. 1s | 2 (Human Clay, Weathered) | 1 (All the Right Reasons) |
| Genre | Post-grunge, hard rock | Post-grunge, hard rock, pop-rock |
| Reunion status | Active since July 2023 | Active, performing at festivals |
| Hall of Fame | Grammy Award (2001) | Canadian Music Hall of Fame (2023) |
Both bands experienced major commercial peaks between 1999 and 2005, which is the era the Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival brand directly references and celebrates.
Where Can You Buy Creed 2026 Tour Tickets?
Creed 2026 tour tickets are available through Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and the official festival site at summerof99festival.com. Single-day and 2-day passes are both available for the Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival in Tinley Park.
For individual Creed 2026 headline shows outside the festival, tickets are listed on Ticketmaster by venue. VIP upgrades for the festival include exclusive lounge access, private bars, commemorative laminates, charging stations, and concierge text service. General on-sale for 2026 headlining shows began January 23, 2026, at 10 AM local time.
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