Sonic Youth have posted tour dates supporting their upcoming release Rather Ripped. The band is already scheduled to perform at Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo, and will be adding dates with fellow 90's grunge icons Pearl Jam. The band will also be playing various shows in Europe, including a night in Paris at the Nouveau Casino and a resident from December 8th-10th for the UK Nightmare Before Christmas.
2005 was a busy year for the band, releasing the sixth installment of their Sonic Youth Recording series with Tim Barnes and reissuing their major label debut Goo.
| Date | Performing With | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2006 | Radio France | 'le Mouv' | |
| April 20, 2006 | Paris, France | Nouveau Casino | |
| June 14, 2006 | Philadelphia, PA | Starlight Ballroom | |
| June 18, 2006 | Manchester, TN | Bonnaroo Festival | |
| July 6, 2006 | With Pearl Jam | Las Vegas, NV | Mgm Grand Casino |
| July 7, 2006 | With Pearl Jam | San Diego, CA | Cox Arena |
| July 9, 2006 | With Pearl Jam | Los Angeles, CA | Forum |
| July 10, 2006 | With Pearl Jam | Los Angeles, CA | Forum |
| July 13, 2006 | With Pearl Jam | Santa Barbara, CA | Santa Barbara Bowl |
| July 16, 2006 | With Pearl Jam | S.F. CA | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium |
| July 18, 2006 | With Pearl Jam | S.F. CA | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium |
| August 5, 2006 | Chicago, IL | Lollapalooza | |
| December 8-10, 2006 | Somerset, UK | Nightmare Before Christmas |