TRAIN RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW SONG"THE WEEKEND"
- Mar 5
- 5 min read
With more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks sold worldwide, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling, San Francisco band Train shows no signs of slowing down in 2026 and today releases their eagerly awaited new song "The Weekend" via Columbia Records
Anchored by acoustic and electric guitar and an anthemic chorus you can't help but sing along to, "The Weekend" is an undeniable earworm, exemplifying Train's unique ability to create fresh music that remains rooted in the signature sound they've honed over the past three decades. The vibrant, hook-laden new song kicks off a new era of Train, combining frontman Pat Monahan's instantly recognizable vocals and a powerful guitar solo from Train's newest member and guitar legend, Butch Walker, that is not-to-be-missed.
Train debuted the impossibly catchy, feel-good track on LIVE with Kelly and Mark in November, giving fans an exclusive preview of the single and the first taste of what to expect from the band's forthcoming new music coming soon.
2026 marks the milestone 25th anniversary of Train's career-defining album, Drops of Jupiter, and they'll be celebrating on the road all summer long, bringing fans across North America an epic night of music filled with the band's most iconic, chart-topping hits, with support from very special guests Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson.
Produced by Live Nation, the Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in The Atmosphere Tour will kick off July 8 in West Palm Beach, FL, making stops in 37+ cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, Dallas, Phoenix, and more before concluding on August 30 in Auburn, WA. Full tour routing can be found below. For tickets and additional information, please visit: SaveMeSanFrancisco.com/tour.
Last month, Train unveiled the lineup for the highly anticipated ninth edition of their Sail Across The Sun cruise, which sails February 11-15, 2027, from Miami, FL, to Ocho Ríos, Jamaica aboard the magnificent Norwegian Jewel. The 4-night, family-friendly musical celebration will feature three completely unique live performances from Train (including a very special fan-selected request set) alongside a jam-packed schedule of immersive events and activities, offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for cruisers to interact with some of their favorite performers. Final round presale sign-ups conclude March 8 at 11:59pm ET. Public on-sales begin March 10 at 2:00pm ET, exclusively at www.sailacrossthesun.com.
Next up, frontman Pat Monahan joins an all-star lineup of performers for the 21st annual Music Of tribute concert, honoring legendary artist Billy Joel on March 12, 2026 at New York City's famed Carnegie Hall. 100% of net proceeds from the show will support youth music and writing education programs.
DROPS OF JUPITER: 25 YEARS IN THE ATMOSPHERE 2026 SUMMER TOUR DATES
July 8, 2026 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
July 10, 2026 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 11, 2026 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
July 12, 2026 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater
July 14, 2026 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
July 16, 2026 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
July 17, 2026 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
July 18, 2026 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
July 20, 2026 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
July 22, 2026 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
July 24, 2026 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
July 25, 2026 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
July 26, 2026 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
July 28, 2026 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
July 29, 2026 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
July 31, 2026 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
August 1, 2026 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
August 3, 2026 – Bethlehem, PA – Musikfest +
August 4, 2026 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre *Co-headline with Barenaked Ladies
August 5, 2026 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
August 7, 2026 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
August 8, 2026 – Madison, WI – Breese Stevens Field
August 9, 2026 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
August 11, 2026 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
August 12, 2026 – Riverside, MO – Morton Amphitheater
August 14, 2026 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 15, 2026 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
August 17, 2026 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre SOLD OUT
August 19, 2026 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 21, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
August 22, 2026 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
August 24, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
August 25, 2026 – Lake Tahoe, NV – Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic
August 26, 2026 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
August 28, 2026 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
August 29, 2026 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
August 30, 2026 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
+ with support from George Pippen only; no Barenaked Ladies or Matt Nathanson
ABOUT TRAIN
Since their formation in 1994, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling band Train has sold more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide, amassing over six billion global streams. Train's climb to the top began in San Francisco, as the original 5-member band tenaciously built a loyal hometown following, leading up to their debut self-titled album released by Columbia in 1998.
The tumbling wordplay of "Meet Virginia'' gave them their first unlikely radio hit, and 2001's career-defining album Drops of Jupiter broke them to multi-platinum status. Known for their critically acclaimed catalogue of chart-topping hits including RIAA diamond-certified anthems "Hey, Soul Sister" and "Drops of Jupiter," Train has had 14 songs on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart and 13 albums on the Billboard 200, six of which reached the Top 10, including Drops of Jupiter (2001), My Private Nation (2003), California 37 (2012), Bulletproof Picasso (2014), For Me, It's You (2016), and a girl a bottle a boat (2017). For over three decades, Train has been captivating audiences around the world, earning global recognition with their signature blend of rock and pop, infectious melodies, and heartfelt lyrics. The band's dynamic touring history includes headline amphitheater and arena runs across North America and beyond, as well as the launch of their Sail Across the Sun Cruise. With an extraordinary career that includes three GRAMMY Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, multiple diamond/platinum/gold citations, and dozens of other honors, Train continues to reach new milestones, boasting two tracks, "Hey, Soul Sister" and "Drops of Jupiter," that have reached RIAA Diamond status and surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. Beyond the stage, frontman Pat Monahanis a dynamic entertainer and entrepreneur, appearing on television and in film with credits that include Hallmark Channel original movie, Christmas in Tahoe, inspired by Train's album of the same name, and popular shows such as Dr. Ken, 90210, Hawaii Five-0, Magnum P.I., The Voice, and American Idol.
He is also the creator of Save Me, San Francisco Wine Co., an award-winning wine portfolio that has sold over 10 million bottles, with proceeds supporting Family House, a San Francisco charity that supports families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Next up, Train is set to release new music in the spring, and their upcoming headline summer tour, Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere, kicks off July 8. Train is comprised of Pat Monahan (lead vocals), Butch Walker (lead guitar, vocals), Hector Maldonado (bass, vocals), Jerry Becker (keyboards, vocals), and Matt Musty (drums).
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