by Eric Alper
Canadian new wave legends Men Without Hats are taking the party on the road. The band behind some of the most enduring synth anthems of all time is launching a sweeping North American tour in 2026, bringing their album ‘On the Moon’ to audiences across Canada and the United States, and it all starts in Ottawa’s ByWard Market on Canada Day! The run promises a high-energy mix of new material, classic hits and fan-favorite deep cuts delivered with the wit, warmth and flair that have defined their legacy, with the featured single “In Glorious Days” and “I ❤️ The ‘80s” (with over 5 million views online and counting) leading the celebration.
“In Glorious Days” marks a milestone in the band’s storied career; frontman Ivan Doroschuk has embraced true creative collaboration in the writing process. Co-written with Grammy and Juno Award-winning producer Brian Howes, the track fuses the classic Men Without Hats sound with a fresh, modern synthwave sensibility. “Working with Brian was effortless; the song came together naturally,” Ivan says. “It’s a hybrid of the classic MWH sound with a fresh sonic sensibility. I can’t wait to play it live, it’s going to be a new crowd favourite.”
With pulsing synths, driving percussion and Ivan’s unmistakable voice, “In Glorious Days” is an anthem for anyone reclaiming their fire. The song celebrates passion, individuality and resilience, the very qualities that have powered Men Without Hats for nearly five decades, and it makes a natural centrepiece for a live show built on connection and pure energy.
The single follows the viral success of “I ❤️ the ’80s,” the band’s hairsprayed, shoulder-padded love letter to the decade that made them legends, a track powered by boom boxes, moonwalks and enough pop culture references to make Stranger Things blush. Both songs live on ‘On the Moon’, a record that pairs polish with deep personal reflection and reaffirms that the band’s creative spark still burns brightly.
The album came together across two distinct sessions, each capturing a different side of the band. The first was a two-week stay in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island at Brian Howes’ studio, where Ivan and Howes collaborated on “I ❤️ The ’80s” and “In Glorious Days.” The second unfolded in Victoria, where Ivan and longtime producer, engineer and guitarist Sho Murray captured the album’s more intimate moments, with additional vocals from Sahara Sloan and mastering by industry legends Mark Needham and Howie Weinberg.
Formed in Montreal in 1977 by Ivan Doroschuk, Men Without Hats became a cornerstone of the new wave era with hits like “The Safety Dance” and “Pop Goes the World,” songs that have transcended generations and soundtracked everything from Super Bowl campaigns to global soccer chants. Inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020, the band continues to ripple through pop culture, with more than 31 million YouTube views, nearly 10 million Spotify listeners and a fanbase spanning continents.
Today’s lineup embodies the band’s signature balance of innovation and nostalgia, featuring Ivan Doroschuk on vocals, Sahara Sloan on keyboards and vocals, Sho Murray on guitar and Adrian White on drums. Sloan, a member of the Doroschuk family, brings the band’s story full circle with next-generation synth magic and harmonies that sparkle, giving the live show both its heritage and its forward momentum.
As they carry ‘On the Moon’ across North America, Men Without Hats continue to evolve while honouring their roots, blending innovation, melody and nostalgia in equal measure. “In Glorious Days” and “I ❤️ The ‘80s” are powerful reminders that great songs and great spirits never go out of style, and that the best way to experience them is together, on the dance floor, under the lights.
Men Without Hats Tour Dates:
July 1, 2026, Ottawa, ON, ByWard Market
August 7, 2026, Washington, DC, Warner Theatre
August 8, 2026, Atlantic City, NJ, Etess Arena at Hard Rock Live
August 9, 2026, New York, NY, The Rooftop at Pier 17
August 12, 2026, St. Petersburg, FL, Ferg’s Concert Pavilion
August 14, 2026, Louisville, KY, Iroquois Amphitheatre
August 15, 2026, Huber Heights, OH, Rose Music Center at the Heights
August 16, 2026, Aurora, IL, RiverEdge Park
August 21, 2026, Lincoln, CA, Thunder Valley Casino
August 28, 2026, Phoenix, AZ, Celebrity Theatre
August 29, 2026, San Diego, CA, Humphreys Concerts
August 30, 2026, Los Angeles, CA, The Greek
September 4, 2026, London, ON, Festival in the Park
November 29, 2026, Atlanta, GA
November 30, 2026, Marietta, GA, Live at the Print Shop Filming
December 2, 2026, Murfreesboro, TN, Hop Springs
December 3, 2026, Greenwich, RI, The Odeum
December 4, 2026, Norwalk, CT, District Music Hall
December 5, 2026, Brookville, NY, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
December 6, 2026, Asbury Park, NJ, Asbury Lanes
December 8, 2026, Leesburg, VA, Tally Ho Theatre
December 11, 2026, Wilmington, DE, The Queen
December 31, 2026, Palm Springs, CA, Agua Caliente Casino
