Paul Oakenfold Announces North American ‘Mission Underground’ Tour for October and November 2026

Paul Oakenfold, Mission Underground Tour poster

Paul Oakenfold, Mission Underground (Perfecto Records) album poster

Electronic music pioneer launches 17-market tour across the United States and Canada with special guest The Crystal Method appearing on most dates

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global electronic music icon Paul Oakenfold has announced his highly anticipated Mission Underground Tour, a North American run spanning 17 markets across the United States and Canada this October and November. Named after Oakenfold’s latest album, the tour shifts the focus from the studio to the stage, bringing fans an immersive live experience built around one of electronic music's most influential artists. Joining Oakenfold on most tour dates is celebrated electronic music act, The Crystal Method (with support, Liquid Todd), creating a rare pairing of two pioneering acts whose careers have helped shape modern electronic dance music. Together, they have influenced generations of DJs, producers and fans while continuing to perform for audiences around the world. The Mission Underground Tour begins October 1st in Indianapolis and continues through Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Knoxville, Atlanta, New Orleans, Vancouver, Victoria, Phoenix, Tucson, Cleveland, New York City, San Diego, Las Vegas, Fayetteville and Memphis, before concluding November 14th in St. Petersburg, Florida.

For more than three decades, Paul Oakenfold has remained one of the defining figures in electronic music. His groundbreaking work helped introduce electronic dance music to mainstream audiences worldwide, while his innovative DJ performances, productions and remixes have influenced generations of artists and fans. The Mission Underground Tour continues that legacy, combining classic Oakenfold tracks with new material and an evolving live performance designed for today's audiences. With The Crystal Method joining most dates, audiences can expect an evening celebrating electronic music's past, present and future. The combination of two internationally respected artists on one bill makes the Mission Underground Tour one of the season's most anticipated electronic music events.

"This tour is about bringing people together through music," said Paul Oakenfold. "Mission Underground represents where I am creatively today, and I'm looking forward to sharing these performances with music-lovers throughout North America."

Tickets for the Mission Underground Tour are on-sale now: https://pauloakenfold.com/tours.

Stream Paul Oakenfold’s Mission Underground (Perfecto Records) album: https://PRFCT.lnk.to/MissionUnderground.

MISSION UNDERGROUND CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

October 1st, The Vogue Theatre, Indianapolis, IN*
October 2nd, Madrid Theater, Kansas City, MO
October 3rd, Roxian Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA
October 8th, The 808, Knoxville, TN
October 9th, Center Stage, Atlanta, GA
October 10th, House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
October 17th, Hollywood Theatre, Vancouver, BC*
October 18th, Capital Ballroom, Victoria, BC*
October 23rd, Walter Where? House, Phoenix, AZ
October 24th, La Rosa, Tucson, AZ
October 30th, Globe Iron, Cleveland, OH
October 31st, Racket, New York City, NY
November 6th, Music Box, San Diego, CA
November 7th, Area15 / The Portal, Las Vegas, NV
November 12th, Ozark Music Hall, Fayetteville, AR
November 13th, Minglewood Hall, Memphis, TN
November 14th, Jannus Live, St. Petersburg, FL

* denotes solo Paul Oakenfold dates without The Crystal Method

About Paul Oakenfold

Paul Oakenfold is a three-time GRAMMY^® Nominee who is universally recognized as one of the founding architects of modern global DJ culture. Twice-voted DJ Mag’s “#1 DJ in the World,” Oakenfold helped bring electronic music into the global mainstream and transform DJing from underground clubs into stadiums, festivals, film and mainstream pop culture worldwide. Over the course of his legendary career, Oakenfold has produced for and/or toured with major artists including: Madonna, U2, Pet Shop Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Michael Jackson, Cher, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, The Rolling Stones, Snoop Dogg, Elvis Presley, Beyoncé, Drake, Hunter S. Thompson, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Nelly Furtado, Miguel, Radiohead, Pharrell Williams, CeeLo Green, Mark Ronson and others. Oakenfold also has an extensive catalog of music in film, gaming and television, including appearances in: Swordfish, Shrek 2, The Bourne Identity and Big Brother. His syndicated radio shows boast millions of listeners each week, with his groundbreaking BBC Radio 1 “Goa Mix” remaining one of the most influential sets ever to be broadcast. Oakenfold’s studio album, Bunkka (Maverick), paved the way for a fusion of electronic music and hip-hop that helped EDM become a global commercial force.

As a DJ, behind-the-decks is where Paul Oakenfold comes alive; he helped fuel the explosion of nightlife from Ibiza to Las Vegas with his DJ residencies, and he’s performed at venues including: Madison Square Garden, Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks Park And Ampitheatre and Wembley Stadium. Oakenfold has also performed at exotic and unexpected locations, including: The Great Wall of China, Stonehenge, Mount Everest Base Camp, the Galapagos Islands, and at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games. For more information, visit https://pauloakenfold.com/.

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Bookings Contact:
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Management:
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