Upcoming Korn dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Who Korn is and what kind of show you are buying
Korn is the heavy metal band formed in Bakersfield, California, in 1993, widely credited as a pioneer of nu metal (the 1990s blend of down-tuned metal guitars, hip-hop rhythms and confessional vocals). A ticket buys a loud, physical show in an arena, amphitheater or festival field, with a mosh pit on the floor from the opening song. The first choice to make is whether you want to be in that floor crowd or watching it from a seat.
Korn's breakthrough came in the late 1990s. Follow the Leader (1998) and Issues (1999) both debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and Follow the Leader has sold about 10 million copies worldwide. The band has won two Grammy Awards from eight nominations: Best Short Form Music Video for "Freak on a Leash" (2000) and Best Metal Performance for "Here to Stay" (2003). As of 2021, Korn had sold more than 40 million records worldwide.
The lineup and recent releases
The current band is singer Jonathan Davis, guitarists James "Munky" Shaffer and Brian "Head" Welch, and drummer Ray Luzier, who joined in 2007. Founding bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu stepped away from touring in June 2021, and Ra Díaz of Suicidal Tendencies took over bass on the road. In April 2026 Arvizu said he considers himself retired from the band.
The most recent studio album, Requiem, came out on February 4, 2022; it reached No. 14 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 in Australia. In April 2026 the band released "Reward the Scars" for the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred soundtrack, its first new song in four years. The band has said it has been writing a new album since 2021 while putting touring first.
Korn tours and festival runs, dated
The tours below are documented in the sources for this page. The live event list on this page shows the dates currently on sale.
- Lollapalooza (1997): Korn co-headlined the touring festival.
- Family Values Tour (1998): the arena package tour Korn founded, with Limp Bizkit, Ice Cube, Rammstein and Orgy on the first bill. It returned in 1999, 2001, 2006 and 2007, and ended as a one-day festival in 2013.
- See You on the Other Side Tour (2006): the headline tour behind the 2005 album.
- Summer 2021 US tour: 28 dates with Staind in support, disrupted by COVID-19 cases among band members that forced postponements and fill-in players.
- Sick New World, Las Vegas (2023 and 2026): Korn played the festival's first edition in 2023 and was billed as a co-headliner of the April 25, 2026 edition, with System of a Down headlining.
What a Korn concert is like
A Korn set is built on the late-1990s catalog: songs from Korn, Follow the Leader and Issues, including the Grammy-winning "Freak on a Leash," anchor the night. The sound is low, down-tuned and heavy, so the room feels it as much as hears it.
The floor is the most active part of the building. Expect a mosh pit in front of the stage and crowd surfing; the farther back and toward the sides you stand, the calmer it gets. Korn often tours on multi-band bills, so doors open early and the night can run several hours before the headline set.
Where to sit for a Korn show
Korn plays arenas, amphitheaters and festival stages, and the floor is usually general admission (standing, first come). Confirm the layout on the seating map attached to each event.
- General admission floor, front half: the pit and the most intense part of the crowd. Choose it only if you want to be in the middle of the physical side of the show.
- General admission floor, back half and edges: still close, with more room to stand and watch. It is the best floor spot for fans who want energy without the pit.
- Lower-level side sections near the stage: the best reserved seats in an arena. You see the band and look down on the pit, which is part of the show.
- Lower-level sections facing the stage: square to the stage and the lighting, and usually the best mix near the soundboard.
- Upper level and amphitheater lawn: the value options. In an amphitheater, the lawn (general admission grass behind the seats) is relaxed but far from the stage.
Avoid sections directly beside the stage unless the listing describes the view, and bring earplugs: a band this heavy is loud in every part of the building.
How demand for Korn tickets behaves
Korn has a large, loyal fan base and tours often, so demand tends to be strong but steady. These patterns help when planning a purchase.
- Presales come before the general on-sale. Fan and promoter presales typically release the first tickets; the band's newsletter is the place to watch for announcements.
- The floor sells first. General admission floor tickets usually go early, while upper-level seats and lawn tickets often stay available longer.
- Package bills raise demand. Shows that pair Korn with other heavy bands draw fans of every act on the bill, which lifts demand above a typical headline date.
- Weekends and big markets move fastest. Friday and Saturday shows in large metro areas usually sell through before weeknight dates.
Resale prices on the secondary market can sit above or below face value and tend to move as the show approaches. Every order on GoodSeats is backed by a 100% guarantee. For announcements from the band, see Korn's official site.
Frequently asked questions
Who is in Korn now?
Korn is Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Brian "Head" Welch and Ray Luzier. Ra Díaz has played bass on tour since founding bassist Fieldy stepped away in 2021.
Is the floor at a Korn concert general admission?
Usually, yes. Korn floors are typically standing general admission with a mosh pit near the stage. Check the seating map on each event for the layout at that venue.
Where are the best seats for a Korn concert?
Lower-level side sections near the stage give a clear view of the band and the pit. The back half of the GA floor is close without the most intense crowd.
Where is Korn from?
Korn formed in Bakersfield, California, in 1993 and is widely credited as a pioneer of nu metal.
Has Korn won a Grammy?
Yes, two: Best Short Form Music Video for Freak on a Leash in 2000 and Best Metal Performance for Here to Stay in 2003.