Mexican rock royalty is hitting the road once again. Legendary rock pioneers El Tri officially announced their highly anticipated “Adicto al Rocanrol” USA Tour 2026 during a press conference held at the offices of Live Nation in Beverly Hills, where frontman Alex Lora and his longtime partner and manager, Chela Lora better known as “La Domadora”, reflected on nearly six decades of uninterrupted rock history while celebrating both the band’s cultural legacy and their own enduring love story.
The extensive run will bring El Tri’s unmistakable sound to 24 major cities across the United States, including a highly anticipated stop at the House of Blues San Diego on August 14, 2026. The “Adicto al Rocanrol” tour promises another unforgettable chapter for one of rock en español’s most iconic institutions, a band that continues to prove, 58 years later, that rock & roll never dies. Tickets are now available through Live Nation,
FIVE DECADES OF ROCKING AGAINST INJUSTICE: EL TRI’S MESSAGE REMAINS LOUDER THAN EVER
Speaking candidly during the announcement, La Domadora acknowledged the difficult social climate many Latino families in the United States have faced in recent years, admitting there was initial hesitation about launching a major U.S. tour. Still, she emphasized the importance of reconnecting with fans who often see El Tri as a powerful link to home. “We’re happy to start this tour because it will take us to so many cities and give us the chance to rock with our people,” she shared, adding that despite uncertainty, they hope the tour offers comfort and celebration for fans who have spent years away from Mexico. For many, seeing El Tri live is more than a concert, it is a reminder of identity, belonging, and the soundtrack of generations.
THE HONORS KEEP COMING AS EL TRI CELEBRATES ITS EXTRAORDINARY TRAJECTORY
The announcement comes at a historic moment for Alex Lora, who was recently awarded an honorary doctorate by the Claustro Nobel de las Bellas Artes in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to Latin American culture and Spanish-language rock. The honor arrives as El Tri prepares to celebrate 58 uninterrupted years of rock & roll, a journey Lora proudly traces back to October 12, 1968, the same day the Olympic Games opened in Mexico City and the band played its very first show. This year also marks another milestone for Lora and La Domadora, who will celebrate 46 years of marriage on July 25, a date the couple affectionately calls one of the most meaningful in their shared history.
The celebration will continue on an international stage this September 15, when Lora will travel to New York to light the iconic Empire State Building in honor of Mexican Independence Day. Calling the invitation “something deeply symbolic that goes beyond my own person,” Lora described it as recognition not just for himself, but for El Tri’s lasting impact on Mexican culture worldwide.
IN SAN DIEGO, EL TRI CREATES A MUSICAL SPACE FOR LATINOS TO FEEL AT HOME
You’ve spoken strongly about the social injustices affecting Latino communities during this administration. And one of the tour stops is in San Diego on Friday, August 14 at the House of Blues San Diego. Will there be any different songs or changes to the setlist for border communities?
People have asked me if I’m going to write more songs for our people, but we already have several songs for them that we can include on the setlist. There’s La Raza Indocumentada, No Soy Inmigrante, Indocumentado, and Sueño Americano. We already have quite a few anthems we can add for our people to feel at home.
You mentioned that you were inspired by Juan Gabriel’s song Amor Eterno to write a song for your mother. How do you continue celebrating her so she can keep recording you from above?
Yes, she told me to listen to that song so I could write one like that for her. That was when I wrote Eres lo Máximo with the lyrics: ‘You are the light that illuminated my life and ignited my entire being. You brought me into this world, and I will always be grateful to you for that…’
But the maestro (Juan Gabriel) always intended for us to create a mashup of his song En la Frontera with A.D.O. Juan Gabriel always said that he was inspired to write ‘En la Frontera’ after hearing El Tri’s ‘A.D.O.’ Toward the end, he was recording albums with guest artists, but we had to go to his place in Cancún, and since we had a thousand gigs, we were never able to line things up and make it happen.
El Tri has reached many milestones this year. How does it feel to be part of celebrations that mark decades of history?
It feels great that people celebrate our trajectory. On October 12 of this year, God willing, we’ll be celebrating 58 uninterrupted years of rocking. Because we’ve never stopped rocking. We’ve always had one foot planted on the stage carpet.
And it also happens to coincide with another important date. They booked us for, my Domadora arranged it, because she’s the manager, she handles everything, for us to perform on July 25 at the Palacio de los Deportes. That’s the same day we’ll be celebrating 48 years of marriage.
Their August 14 performance at the House of Blues San Diego promises to transform the venue into a celebration of heritage and belonging. More than a concert, the San Diego stop of the Adicto al Rocanrol Tour will be a powerful reminder that rock en español remains a unifying force, one capable of making thousands feel at home for one unforgettable night.
Fans can secure their tickets now and be part of this historic celebration at LiveNation.com.
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