The Neighbourhood - The Wourld Tour (2026)
After three years away from the limelight and seven from the spotlight, The Neighbourhood is back – but not without controversy. The SoCal alt-pop outfit will make their long-awaited return to Toronto this spring, taking an enormous leap from 2018's REBEL to Scotiabank Arena in what marks their first arena tour. Behind the excitement, though, sits a contentious reunion: the band has reinstated drummer Brandon Fried, who was previously dismissed in 2022 following misconduct allegations.
Fans are split, emotions are high, and anticipation is somewhere in between. Will the Ghost of Tumblr Past carry a sellout? Or will the return of the nbhd turn out to be nbd? Let's break it down.
The facts
- Who: The Neighbourhood | Support: TBD
- When: Monday, April 6th | 7:30PM
- Where: Scotiabank Arena | 12,616 Capacity
- Why: Comeback. Touring behind their upcoming album (((((ultraSOUND)))))
- Last Toronto show: REBEL (10/04/18)
- Nearest stop: NYC (04/14)
- Pricing: $105.75-189.50 (Lower Bowl), $54-105.75 (Upper Bowl), $200 (Pit)
Presale Dates
- Artist: Nov 5 @ 10:00AM (Code: PRIVATE)
- Live Nation, Ticketmaster, Live INSIDER: Nov 6 @ 10:00AM
- General Public: Nov 7 @ 10:00AM
Ticket Links
Monday, April 6: Ticketmaster | Stubhub | TickPick
Community Chatter
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💡How I rate shows
- Various factors are considered, including community sentiment, time since last show, pricing, proximity to nearby dates, and more
- Each factor is given a positive or negative score. Positive scores swing in the direction of Buy, and negative scores swing towards Wait
- Factors sum up to one score, which becomes the FaceValue Verdict: Buy or Wait
The factors
Here's everything pushing this presale up or down the FaceValue scale.
Massive venue jump -7
The Neighbourhood's last Toronto stop was in 2018 at REBEL (2,500 cap). The bold jump to Scotiabank Arena (12,616 cap) comes without any interim step. It's not completely untreaded territory for the group, though. Their last show pre-hiatus was at the 17,500-capacity Hollywood Bowl back in 2021. Still, it will be their first go at a full-length (mostly) arena tour.
Even while factoring in their cult status and longevity, it's a major test of demand. Fans who paid for their REBEL show should anticipate some sticker shock when the presale goes live.
A cloudy comeback -6
The band's return comes under uneasy circumstances. Following drummer Brandon Fried's ousting in 2022 amid misconduct allegations, fans were left wondering what the future of the band would bring. Just three years later, fans were stunned to see the band's return marked by the reuniting with Fried.
The backlash was sharp and left fans divided. Some frame the move as closure to reappear with the "classic lineup," while others saw it as a tone-deaf mistake that undercuts any goodwill the hiatus had rebuilt. Either way, the controversy is impossible to ignore and will surely weigh on fans' willingness to buy early.
But a comeback nonetheless +4
Despite the tension, it's clear that the enthusiasm is still there. You can't deny the pull of a long-awaited comeback, and their first run in seven years will surely bring in scores of nostalgic fans.
You can't book arenas out without at least some calculated projection of selling them out (...right?), and the mix of smaller venues and limited routing suggests a cautious but optimistic expectation of sales.
Limited, split North American run +5
With only 15 NA cities announced and a six-month gap between legs for overseas touring, scarcity is definitely in play here. Several stops are at sub-10,000 capacity venues (The Armory in MN, Anthem in DC), making Toronto one of the few full-capacity chances to catch the tour and the only Canadian choice until October's Vancouver gig.
On a Monday -2
Never the strongest day to fill an arena. While it won't slow their core fanbase, it does invite hesitation from casual fans and fence-sitters. Expect this to soften resale demand.
My recommendation is Wait. Every sale hinges on its prices, but I'd say it's an even more critical factor here. If tickets are priced reasonably, you should buy them. If you see a quick sellout and your remaining options are dynamically priced tickets, VIP, or verified resale (the Ticketmaster Special), definitely wait. You will get a better deal closer to showtime.
