One of my favorite bands of all time…but another conflict.

The Smashing Pumpkins bring The Rats In A Cage Tour to TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on Friday, October 2, 2026. The show features two sets: a celebration of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, followed by songs from across the band’s career.

Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM.

Official event information and tickets

Smashing Pumpkins at TD Garden

The Boston stop gives New England Smashing Pumpkins fans a chance to see the band celebrate Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, the 1995 album that produced songs including “Bullet with Butterfly Wings,” “1979,” “Tonight, Tonight” and “Zero.”

I’ve been seeing the Smashing Pumpkins for decades, including the Mellon Collie era, which makes missing this one especially painful. Check out my Smashing Pumpkins 1996 concert story for a look back at seeing the band during that period.