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 Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, on October 18, 2026. The concert begins at 8:00 PM, offering Tampa music fans the chance to experience one of rock’s most influential bands live.

🎸 This special 2026 tour celebrates the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, the band’s landmark 1995 album. The tour is designed around two distinct sets, giving fans an expansive live experience that combines material from the celebrated album with a career-spanning selection of hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites from nearly four decades of The Smashing Pumpkins’ music.

🔥 Expect a powerful arena concert filled with alternative-rock energy, iconic melodies, emotional performances, and songs that have helped define The Smashing Pumpkins’ legacy. The Tampa date is part of the band’s major North American fall 2026 tour, which travels across the United States and Canada.

🎶 Who should attend? This concert is ideal for longtime Smashing Pumpkins fans, alternative-rock enthusiasts, 1990s rock lovers, live-music audiences, and anyone who wants to experience a major arena performance celebrating one of the most important albums of the era.

📍 Benchmark International Arena is located at 401 Channelside Drive in Tampa, making it a major destination for live entertainment in the city. Doors are generally scheduled to open 60–90 minutes before the ticketed show time, although timings can change.

🎟️ Tickets are currently available through ticket marketplaces, with Vivid Seats listing prices starting at $68 USD including fees at the time of its latest page refresh. Ticket prices can change based on availability and seating.