The War on Drugs

Where to see The War on Drugs in 2026

• Sea.Hear.Now 2026 lineup →

  September 19–20, 2026 · North Beach, Asbury Park, NJ

  Top billing · Saturday

• Bourbon & Beyond 2026 lineup →

  September 24–27, 2026 · Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center, Louisville, KY

  Main stage · Thursday

• Austin City Limits 2026 lineup →

  October 2–11, 2026 · Zilker Park, Austin, TX

  Top billing · Sunday

Who The War on Drugs is

Motorik heartland rock — Springsteen refracted through a synth haze, transcendent live, 'Under the Pressure' as the long exhale.

heartland rockindie

Sounds like The War on Drugs

Also compared to Bruce Springsteen, Kurt Vile.

Artists who sound like The War on Drugs

Gang of YouthsKurt Vile & The ViolatorsWild PinkMy Morning Jacket

Also on these bills

Ben HowardFoo FightersDon WestAlice Phoebe LouMumford & SonsCharli xcxChris StapletonSkrillexThe OffspringDave Matthews BandKings of LeonChaka Khan

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