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# Crush 40 world tour to kick off in late 2026, says Johnny Gioeli in new interview
- URL: https://news.tailschannel.com/crush-40-world-tour-to-kick-off-in-late-2026-says-johnny-gioeli-in-new-interview/
- Published: 2026-01-18T19:11:09.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-20T02:49:01.000Z
- Description: The Crush 40 vocalist is planning an ambitious global tour as a milestone moment for both Sonic the Hedgehog and his own career
- Author: Tails' Channel
- Tags: Events, Fandom, Media, #news

Crush 40 will lead a global concert tour in late 2026, singer Johnny Gioeli announced in a podcast with reporter Brian Shea on Friday.

**Why it matters:** The vocalist positioned the tour as one of the most technically ambitious projects of his career, ahead of the 35th anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.

**The details:** The tour is scheduled to kick off in December 2026 through 2027, and will feature 63 concerts planned across what Gioeli described as "every major city in the entire world."

- The production will feature advanced visual technology with a reported budget exceeding $2 million USD.
- He has also indicated interest in involving fan community artists to help shape the visual elements of the shows.

> "I want to bring these characters \[to life\] on stage and have an immersive experience for the fans that they've never seen before."

**Between the lines:** Gioeli suggested that the tour will be his last, but emphasized he is not retiring from music entirely. 

**What's next:** Additional details, including dates and venues, have not been announced as of yet.

(h/t Frack, via All Things Nintendo)