Weezer Play Acoustic Rooftop Set in Venice Beach Following Tour Announcement

Weezer staged an acoustic rooftop concert in Venice Beach on Friday as part of a week of fan events tied to the announcement of their ‘The Gathering’ arena tour and upcoming new single. Explore Weezer See latest videos, charts and news The rooftop performance was part of a broader run of Los Angeles-area activations the band dubbed “Weezer: The Gathering – Initiation Week,” which also includes a Weezer-themed trivia night at Barney’s Beanery and a pickleball tournament featuring the band members themselves, scheduled for March 30.

The events follow Thursday’s announcement of The Gathering, a 32-date North American arena tour launching September 8 in Sacramento and wrapping October 24 in Los Angeles, with The Shins and Silversun Pickups serving as support throughout. The run hits major arenas including Chase Center in San Francisco, United Center in Chicago, TD Garden in Boston and stops across Canada, before closing out at the band’s home turf.

Artist presales begin March 31. The tour comes ahead of “Shine Again,” a new single dropping April 1 from Weezer’s yet-untitled 16th studio album — their first...