Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings to Tour as The Guess Who for First Time in Over Two Decades
After regaining the rights to the band name, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings, the principal songwriters of The Guess Who, are set to tour under the band’s name once again. A summer 2026 Canadian arena tour has been announced, featuring seven shows alongside a previously scheduled concert in Niagara Falls.
Tour Details
- The tour kicks off at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on May 30, 2026.
- It will conclude at Rogers Place in Edmonton on June 10, 2026.
- Other stops include Hamilton, London, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, and Calgary.
- Tickets for all shows go on sale in November.
Special Niagara Falls Concert
Before the arena tour, The Guess Who will perform at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls on January 31, 2026. This event marks the first time in over 20 years that Bachman and Cummings will perform together under The Guess Who name.
Background on the Reunion
Although Bachman and Cummings have frequently played together as “Bachman-Cummings” featuring Guess Who classics, they had not used the band name due to a prolonged legal dispute with other former members. Meanwhile, a different lineup touring as The Guess Who was often described by Cummings as a “cover band.”
“Another lineup of musicians calling themselves The Guess Who toured extensively through North America for several decades, until recently, which Cummings referred to as a ‘cover band.’”
Live Nation Canada announced this reunion tour, highlighting the excitement around the classic lineup returning to the stage.
Author’s Summary
The classic members of The Guess Who reunite for a long-awaited 2026 Canadian tour, performing under the original band name after resolving legal disputes.