RELENTLESS BEATS AND DEADBEATS PRESENTS ZEDS DEAD “JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME”- THE LARGEST HEADLINING TOUR OF THEIR CAREER, SEPTEMBER 18 AND 19, 2026
Phoenix, AZ – Following a week of online buzz sparked by a mysterious teaser featuring a yellow brick road and the message “Summer 2026,” electronic duo Zeds Dead have officially announced their next major venture: Journey of a Lifetime, the most extensive headlining tour of their 15-year career. The tour will span amphitheaters and major venues across the United States and Canada, celebrating the full evolution of Zeds Dead’s music. The run includes two nights in Mesa, Arizona on September 18 and 19.
Designed as a retrospective yet immersive live experience, Journey of a Lifetime will feature a setlist that draws from the duo’s entire catalog—from their earliest MySpace uploads and Bassmentality-era edits to platinum-selling tracks, festival favorites, and their latest cinematic productions. The tour will also introduce the largest and most elaborate stage production the group has ever brought on the road, with expanded visuals inspired by the television and cosmic themes first introduced during the Return to the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness era.
Zeds Dead shared in a statement:
“‘Journey of a Lifetime’ was actually one of the first songs we ever uploaded online as Zeds Dead back in 2009. Seventeen years later, it almost feels prophetic. At the time we didn’t realize it, but we were launching into something completely new and leaving our old lives behind. This tour represents the journey we’ve taken together with our fans over the years. We’ve grown, celebrated, and built a world around this music. With this tour, we want to explore that world in the most complete way possible.
This will be our biggest tour yet, taking place in large outdoor venues, and we’re pushing every element—production, music, and stage design—to create the best show we’ve ever made. Think of it as the culmination of everything we’ve been building. That said, it’s not the end. As a quote we once sampled says: ‘This is not the end. It’s not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.’ We’ll be stepping back from touring in 2027, so we’re putting everything into this moment and bringing fans along for an unforgettable ride.”
Since forming in Toronto in 2009, Dylan Mamid (DC) and Zachary Rapp-Rovan (Hooks) have cultivated one of the most dedicated fan communities in electronic music. What began with grassroots weekly events under the Bassmentality banner quickly expanded into global touring success, platinum certifications, and the creation of their independent label Deadbeats, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Their yearly Deadrocks event at Red Rocks Amphitheatre has sold out every year since 2014, becoming a tradition for fans and a staple of the North American dance scene. In recent years, the duo has shifted their focus from relentless touring to carefully curated multi-night events, approaching their live performances as immersive experiences rather than standard tour stops.
The Journey of a Lifetime Tour will visit 15 cities, including iconic venues such as two nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a hometown return to Toronto, and major shows in New York and Los Angeles, alongside select Canadian dates—representing one of the duo’s most significant tour routes in recent years.
A diverse lineup of support artists will rotate throughout the tour, including ALLEYCVT, Daily Bread, Deathpact, Dr. Fresch, IMANU, Ivy Lab, Mary Droppinz, Moody Good, and Whethan. Each stop will feature a different combination of artists, reflecting the genre-blending community Zeds Dead have fostered through both their touring history and the Deadbeats label.
The Arizona shows—presented by Relentless Beats and Low End Lab—will take place Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 at Mesa Amphitheatre. IMANU and Ivy Lab will provide support on the respective nights. Additional information can be found online.
More than just a tour, Journey of a Lifetime serves as a milestone moment for the duo—a celebration of 15 years of genre-bending music that spans hip-hop-influenced dubstep roots to expansive, cinematic sound design. The tour both reflects on their past and points toward the future, reinforcing Zeds Dead’s lasting influence on the electronic music landscape.
Tickets for the Zeds Dead: Journey of a Lifetime Tour go on sale Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. MT. The duo has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold will support organizations working to expand access to music education and creative resources, including instruments and software. More information is available at www.plus1.org.
For updates on Relentless Beats events, visit www.relentlessbeats.com or follow @RelentlessBeats on Instagram, X, and Facebook. Fans can connect with Zeds Dead on Instagram and X at @ZedsDead, on Facebook, or through their official website at www.zedsdead.net.