The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

🎸 Get ready for an unforgettable night of alternative rock as The Smashing Pumpkins bring The Rats In A Cage Tour to Boston’s TD Garden on October 2, 2026. The iconic GRAMMY® Award-winning band will deliver a major live performance celebrating the legacy of their landmark 1995 album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.

🔥 The tour is built around two distinct sets, making this a must-see experience for longtime fans and new listeners alike. The first set celebrates the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, the RIAA Diamond-certified album that helped define the alternative-rock era. The second set takes audiences on a career-spanning musical journey featuring beloved hits, deep cuts and fan favorites from across the band's nearly four decades of music.

🎶 Fans attending the Boston concert can expect the unmistakable Smashing Pumpkins sound, combining powerful guitar-driven rock, atmospheric melodies and an expansive live production. The performance offers an opportunity to experience classic Pumpkins material in a major arena setting while celebrating one of the most influential albums of the 1990s.

📍 The concert takes place at TD Garden, located at 100 Legends Way in Boston, Massachusetts. The venue lists doors opening at 7:00 PM, with the concert scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM on Friday, October 2, 2026.

👥 This event is ideal for Smashing Pumpkins fans, alternative-rock lovers, 1990s music enthusiasts, longtime followers of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, and anyone looking for a major live rock concert in Boston.

🎟️ Tickets are currently available through the ticket marketplace, with Vivid Seats listing prices from $75 USD including fees at the time of checking. Prices and seat availability can change based on demand