by Sammy Hagar has sparked speculation about potential tour plans for 2026. He responded to fan comments on social media with cryptic hints about future performances. The rock legend made these comments on Instagram while sharing content from Green Day’s set at Ohana Fest.
Hagar’s post featured a video from the festival. It was accompanied by his enthusiastic caption about the experience.
“Just another day in the life, I’m pinching myself! PS Greenday were phenomenal,” Hagar wrote.
The tour speculation began when fans started commenting on the post. One fan wrote about meeting Hagar previously and expressed hopes for future collaborations.
When a fan commented “Sammy met you last year at Sting 3.0 at Ohana, you are so kind, can’t wait to see again soon, best wishes, I agree, an Eddie V and Sammy H set would be epic, go get em guys,” Hagar responded with a simple but telling phrase.
“Maybe next year,” Hagar replied.
Another fan suggested Hagar should have been the headliner at the festival. The rocker gave the same intriguing response.
“Maybe next year,” he said again.
The repeated use of this phrase has led fans to speculate about possible 2026 tour dates or festival appearances.
Hagar’s cryptic responses come at a time when the rock veteran is already making concrete plans for 2026. The timing of his social media hints aligns with his broader performance strategy for the coming year.
News3LV reported that Hagar has announced a 2026 Las Vegas residency with his “Best of All Worlds” all-star band. The shows are set for March and September at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The lineup reunites Hagar with fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and original Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, drummer Kenny Aronoff, and multi-instrumentalist Rai Thistlethwayte.
The Las Vegas shows promise a deep dive into Hagar’s legendary catalog, including his tenure with Van Halen. This residency represents a significant commitment for 2026. Any additional tour dates would need to work around these scheduled performances.
Beyond his Vegas commitments, AXS TV revealed that Hagar is currently involved in an exciting new supergroup project with Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee and Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger. Details remain limited, but this collaboration hints at fresh music and potential future performances beyond his residency commitments.
The combination of his established Vegas residency and new musical collaborations suggests that Hagar’s “maybe next year” responses to fans may indeed hint at expanded touring plans. These could complement his already announced 2026 activities.
