Red Hot Chili Peppers Unveil Set List for 2026 “Californication Forever” Tour — A Farewell Celebration of 35 Years of Funk, Fire, and Timeless Rock
In what promises to be one of the most emotional and electrifying tours in modern rock history, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have officially unveiled the full set list for their highly anticipated 2026 “Californication Forever” Tour — a farewell celebration marking 35 years since the band’s breakthrough into global superstardom and a final bow after decades of redefining funk-rock music.
The announcement came early Wednesday morning via the band’s official website and social media channels, accompanied by a cinematic teaser video featuring archival footage, live clips, and heartfelt commentary from each band member — Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, and Chad Smith. The four icons, whose musical chemistry has become the stuff of legend, are set to embark on what they’ve called “a final love letter to the fans who kept the funk alive.”
A Farewell Years in the Making
For months, speculation had swirled around whether the band would truly call it quits after 2026. The confirmation of the “Californication Forever” Tour — named in tribute to their 1999 Grammy-winning album — solidifies this as the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ farewell world tour.
In a joint statement, the band reflected on their journey:
“This isn’t a goodbye to music — it’s a celebration of everything we’ve lived together,” Kiedis wrote. “Thirty-five years ago, ‘Californication’ changed our lives and connected us with millions of people around the world. This tour is our way of saying thank you — loud, funky, and full of love.”
The Set List: A Career-Spanning Retrospective
The 2026 set list reads like a time capsule of the band’s most beloved eras. With 25 songs in total, the show blends chart-topping hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites that define the Chili Peppers’ evolution from Los Angeles underground pioneers to global rock royalty.
Below is the official set list for the “Californication Forever” Tour:
- Can’t Stop
- Dani California
- Scar Tissue
- Californication
- Around the World
- The Zephyr Song
- Otherside
- By the Way
- Under the Bridge
- Snow (Hey Oh)
- Suck My Kiss
- Give It Away
- Soul to Squeeze
- Tell Me Baby
- Parallel Universe
- Venice Queen
- Universally Speaking
- Black Summer
- Tippa My Tongue
- Eddie
- Road Trippin’
- Right on Time
- Throw Away Your Television
- The Drummer
- Encore: Sir Psycho Sexy / Fire (Jimi Hendrix cover)
The encore, which pays homage to their funk-rock influences and raw beginnings, will reportedly include rotating jam sessions featuring special guests from past tours and collaborators from across the band’s storied career.
A Journey Through Time and Emotion
More than just a farewell, the “Californication Forever” Tour is designed as an immersive, emotional journey through the Chili Peppers’ legacy. The tour’s stage design reportedly includes multimedia projections of the band’s evolution — from the smoky clubs of Hollywood in the 1980s to their sold-out stadiums of the 2000s — paired with new visual art from Flea and lighting sequences inspired by Los Angeles sunsets.
Fans can also expect acoustic interludes, during which Kiedis and Frusciante will perform stripped-down versions of classics like Road Trippin’ and Under the Bridge. The band has promised that no two shows will be exactly alike — a fitting reflection of their improvisational spirit.
Flea, the ever-energetic bassist, described the tour as “one last dance with the people who gave our music meaning.”
“Every slap, every groove, every weird moment on stage — it’s all for the fans,” he said. “We’re not going out quietly. We’re going out the way we came in — loud, sweaty, and full of love.”
Global Tour Dates and Locations
The “Californication Forever” Tour will span over five continents, kicking off in Los Angeles on March 21, 2026, at the historic SoFi Stadium — the same city where the band’s story began. From there, the Chili Peppers will travel through North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, concluding with a three-night grand finale in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in December 2026.
Each region will feature local guest artists and opening acts handpicked by the band, reflecting their lifelong commitment to musical diversity and cultural unity.
Legacy of a Lifetime
For over four decades, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, earned six Grammy Awards, and inspired generations with their fearless blend of funk, punk, and emotional vulnerability. From Blood Sugar Sex Magik to Stadium Arcadium and Unlimited Love, their music has transcended genres and generations alike.
As fans brace for what could be the last time seeing them live, one thing is certain: the “Californication Forever” Tour will be more than a concert — it will be a farewell to a band that defined an era and changed the DNA of modern rock.
“This is a chapter closing,” said Frusciante. “But the music we made — that’ll never fade away.”
Tickets for the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2026 “Californication Forever” Tour go on sale Friday, November 1, 2025, with presale options available to fan club members starting October 28.
For millions of fans around the world, this is more than just a tour — it’s the final celebration of 35 years of funk, fire, and pure rock ‘n’ roll magic.
