Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings Reunite as The Guess Who for 2026 Tour
After reclaiming the rights to the band name, principal songwriters Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings are set to reunite as The Guess Who. The pair will embark on a seven-city Canadian arena tour in summer 2026, marking their first time performing under this name in more than two decades.
Tour Details
- Start Date: May 30, 2026 – Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
- End Date: June 10, 2026 – Rogers Place, Edmonton
- Cities: Toronto, Hamilton, London, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Calgary, and Edmonton
- Tickets On Sale: November 2025
Before the main tour, the group will perform on January 31, 2026, at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This will be their first official appearance as The Guess Who since the early 2000s.
Background and Legacy
Bachman and Cummings have continued to tour together in various projects as Bachman-Cummings, performing classic material from their time with The Guess Who. However, for years they were unable to use the band name due to legal disputes with other former members.
“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.’”
Randy Bachman & Burton Cummings Return Home
With this tour, the two Canadian rock legends aim to reclaim the authentic sound and spirit of The Guess Who, offering fans a chance to see the original energy that defined their music decades ago.
Author’s summary: Bachman and Cummings are reviving The Guess Who name with a long-awaited 2026 Canadian tour that ends a 20-year hiatus and celebrates their musical legacy.