After nearly three years away from European stages, Hollywood Vampires are heading back, and Austria is on the itinerary. The classic rock supergroup, featuring the iconic triumvirate of Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, and Joe Perry alongside guitarist Tommy Henriksen, will descend on St. Pölten on 5 September 2026 as part of a sweeping UK and European tour.
A Supergroup Born from Rock & Roll Legend
The Hollywood Vampires name carries serious weight. In the 1970s, it belonged to an infamous late-night drinking club led by Alice Cooper, with a rotating cast of rock royalty that included John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, and Harry Nilsson. Cooper resurrected the name four decades later when he joined forces with Aerosmith’s Joe Perry and actor-musician Johnny Depp, transforming a piece of rock mythology into a fully functioning band.
Their 2015 self-titled debut was a statement of intent, a tribute to the fallen heroes of rock packed with celebrity cameos from Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Slash, and AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, among others. The record cracked the Top 50 of the Billboard 200 and was backed by an extensive live run. The 2019 follow-up, Rise, pushed the band further into original territory, with the late Jeff Beck lending his unmistakable guitar work to the mix. A live album, Live in Rio, recorded at their thunderous 2015 Rock in Rio appearance before 100,000 fans and produced by Bob Ezrin, arrived in 2023 to keep the flame burning.
What to Expect in St. Pölten
The St. Pölten date on 5 September sits at the heart of the tour’s continental European run, sandwiched between a Milan double-header and shows in Prague, Budapest, and Łódź. For Austrian fans, this is a rare chance to catch one of rock’s most charismatic live acts on home soil. Expect a high-energy set drawing from the band’s catalogue of classic rock covers and original material, delivered with the theatrical flair that Alice Cooper has made his life’s work and the genuine musicianship that Perry brings to every stage he walks on.
Support for the St. Pölten show is coming from Cassyette.
| Date | City | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12 | London | TBA |
| Aug 14 | Cardiff | TBA |
| Aug 15 | Scarborough | TBA |
| Aug 17 | Glasgow | TBA |
| Aug 18 | Manchester | TBA |
| Aug 19 | Birmingham | TBA |
| Aug 21 | Colchester | TBA |
| Aug 22 | Halifax | TBA |
| Aug 25 | Nuremberg | TBA |
| Aug 26 | Paris | TBA |
Tickets and How to Get Them
Tickets for the Hollywood Vampires St. Pölten show are available via oeticket.com. Given the band’s long absence from European stages and the calibre of names involved, this one has the potential to sell out, so moving sooner rather than later is advisable. Venue details beyond the St. Pölten location have yet to be officially confirmed, so keep an eye on the ticket link for capacity and logistics information as it becomes available.
