Queens of the Stone Age has announced a unique dress code requirement for their upcoming Catacombs Tour. The band encourages fans to dress appropriately for what they describe as intimate theater performances, as reported by Vice.
The band issued a press release explaining the concept behind their new tour format. The release also outlined the reasoning for the dress code suggestion.
“The conception of The Catacombs Tour was inspired in large part by the band members’ collective experience during the creation of their Alive in the Catacombs cinematic and musical opus,” the press release stated.
The band elaborated on what fans can expect from these special performances.
“Comprised of all-new arrangements crafted specifically for the occasion, The Catacombs Tour will see QOTSA draw upon the spirit of those sublime subterranean renditions and infuse it into reimagined versions that promise to twist the volume knob in both directions,” they continued. “Enhanced by assembled ensembles, the end result will be a precious few unique and intimate performances unlike any previous QOTSA tour.”
The press release concluded with the dress code encouragement: “Appropriate dress is encouraged — you’ll want to look as good as the music is going to sound on this very special evening at the theater.”
Fan reactions on Reddit have been positive. One fan commented: “If people do actually stick to the dress code this will be awesome!” Another fan wrote: “I always dress up for a Queens show. This round is just gunna be a little extra.”
This announcement builds upon the band’s recent creative exploration that began with their unique recording experience in one of the world’s most atmospheric locations.
AXS TV reported that the tour marks a significant departure from the band’s typical format. The tour features a limited series of one-night-only shows at some of North America’s most historic theaters, such as the Wang Theatre in Boston and the Chicago Theatre. This approach adds an element of exclusivity and atmosphere that aligns with the intimate nature of the performances.
The band’s Alive in the Catacombs project that inspired the tour was recorded in the actual Catacombs of Paris. The project combined stripped-down sounds with a three-piece string section and unique percussion instruments like chains and chopsticks. AXS TV noted that the natural acoustics of the Catacombs played a crucial role in shaping the project’s haunting and immersive soundscape. The location highlighted ambient sounds like dripping water and echoing resonance.
The upcoming tour will bring this atmospheric experience to carefully selected venues across North America. Metal Insider confirmed that tickets for The Catacombs Tour are on sale now, starting at around $79.50. Shows are scheduled between early October and November 2025.
The tour will visit select cities including Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, and New Orleans, as Metal Insider detailed. Each performance promises to deliver the same intimate and atmospheric experience that made the original Catacombs recording so distinctive.
