The Jonas Brothers have officially brought one of their most iconic eras back to life. On August 20, 2026, Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas opened their Burning Up Tour All Over Again with the first of three sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, recreating their legendary 2008 touring era while adding a very 2026 twist.
The result? A two-act concert packed with nostalgia, solo moments, fan requests, a brand-new live debut and one unexpected reason for performing “Burnin’ Up” twice.
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Jonas Brothers 2026 Burning Up Tour Setlist Recreates the 2008 Era
Act One was essentially a time machine. After a 20-minute intermission, Act Two brought the audience back to the brothers’ post-reunion era and individual careers.
The complete 2008-inspired Act One setlist was:
- That’s Just the Way We Roll
- Shelf
- Hold On
- BB Good
- Goodnight and Goodbye
- Video Girl
- Gotta Find You / This Is Me
- A Little Bit Longer
- Still in Love With You
- Tonight
- Year 3000
- Pushin’ Me Away
- Hello Beautiful
- Lovebug
- Can’t Have You
- Play My Music
- When You Look Me in the Eyes
- SOS
- Burnin’ Up
But this wasn’t simply a greatest-hits run-through. Nick played drums during “Video Girl,” “Gotta Find You / This Is Me” received an acoustic treatment, and Nick moved to piano for a shortened “A Little Bit Longer.”
Then came another throwback detail: after “Burnin’ Up,” Nick delivered a drum solo while Joe and Kevin joined him on water drums. During “Lovebug,” original touring band members John Taylor on guitar and Greg Garbowsky on bass also appeared, strengthening the connection to the original Burning Up Tour.
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Why the Jonas Brothers Played “Burnin’ Up” Twice at Madison Square Garden
Here’s where Night 1 took an unexpected turn.
“Burnin’ Up” was supposed to close Act One with a surprise appearance from Big Rob, the Jonas Brothers’ longtime collaborator and original bodyguard. However, inclement weather delayed his travel, meaning the planned surprise could not happen during the first performance.
So the brothers improvised.
“Burnin’ Up” was performed again at the very end of the concert, this time with Big Rob. That made the song both the finale of the recreated first act and the closing moment of the entire opening-night show.
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Jonas Brothers Act Two Setlist Adds Solo Songs and Fan Favorites
After the 20-minute break, the concert shifted into the brothers’ later musical history.
Act Two opened with “Backwards,” “Love Me to Heaven” and “Waffle House.” Joe then performed DNCE’s “Cake by the Ocean,” Nick brought out his solo hit “Jealous,” and Kevin performed “Changing.”
The remaining setlist was:
- Cool — fan request
- Listen When Sad — live debut
- Only Human
- What a Man Gotta Do
- Leave Before You Love Me
- Sucker
- Burnin’ Up — performed with Big Rob
The inclusion of “Cool” was specifically identified as a fan request, giving the audience a direct role in shaping the night.
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“Listen When Sad” Gets Its First-Ever Live Performance
One of the biggest surprises was “Listen When Sad,” which made its live debut during Act Two.
The song draws inspiration from sounds associated with the 2000s and is scheduled for release on August 28, 2026. Its placement between “Cool” and “Only Human” gave the show a fresh musical moment amid all the throwback material.
That balance is basically the entire point of Burning Up Tour All Over Again: celebrate where the Jonas Brothers came from without pretending they never moved forward.
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Burning Up Tour All Over Again: Full 2026 Tour Dates
The Madison Square Garden shows run August 20, 21 and 22, 2026, all listed as sold out. The broader tour was announced as a 45-city North American run, continuing through December.
| Date | City | Venue |
| Aug. 20–22 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden — SOLD OUT |
| Sept. 25 | Boston, MA | TD Garden |
| Sept. 26 | Manchester, NH | SNHU Arena |
| Sept. 28 | Toronto, ON | RBC Amphitheatre |
| Sept. 30 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena |
| Oct. 1–19 | Raleigh, Philadelphia, Miami, Orlando, Atlanta, Birmingham, Tampa, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Columbus, Lexington, Cleveland | Listed venues including Lenovo Center, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Kaseya Center, Kia Center, State Farm Arena, Legacy Arena, Benchmark International Arena, Spectrum Center, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Nationwide Arena, Rupp Arena and Rocket Arena |
| Oct. 20–26 | Buffalo, Rosemont, Detroit, Pittsburgh | KeyBank Center, Allstate Arena, Little Caesars Arena, PPG Paints Arena |
| Nov. 1–22 | Milwaukee, St. Paul, Kansas City, Nashville, Oklahoma, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Palm Desert, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento | Fiserv Forum, Grand Casino Arena, T-Mobile Center, Bridgestone Arena, Paycom Center, American Airlines Center, Moody Center, Frost Bank Center, Acrisure Arena, Hollywood Bowl, Chase Center, Golden 1 Center |
| Nov. 27–Dec. 21 | Glendale, Las Vegas, San Diego, Anaheim, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver, Lincoln, Sioux Falls, Grand Rapids, Belmont Park, Newark | Desert Diamond Arena, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Viejas Arena, Honda Center, Climate Pledge Arena, Delta Center, Ball Arena, Pinnacle Bank Arena, Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Van Andel Arena, UBS Arena, Prudential Center |
Support acts listed in the provided tour information include All Time Low, Magnus Ferrell, Franklin Jonas and Deleasa, identified by the symbols #, *, + and ^ respectively. All Time Low is listed for the Hollywood Bowl date.
Jonas Brothers Ticket Presales, VIP Packages and Resale Details
The provided ticket information states that the Spotify Reserved presale began in the U.S. on Tuesday, August 18 at 8:28 a.m. local time, with additional presales during the week. General onsale began Friday, August 21 at 10 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster.
Eligible Spotify Premium top fans could receive notifications through the app, email and push notifications and could purchase up to two tickets during the offer window.
VIP packages were also offered through VIP Nation, with options potentially including premium tickets, access to the pre-show Burnin’ Up VIP Lounge, a specially designed VIP gift and pre-show merchandise shopping. Resale options mentioned in the provided information include StubHub and Vivid Seats.
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What the Opening Night Reveals About the 2026 Jonas Brothers Tour
The opening-night formula is clear: Act One is the nostalgia bomb; Act Two is the evolution.
The brothers recreated the full 2008-era first act, then moved into post-reunion hits including “Waffle House,” “Only Human,” “What a Man Gotta Do,” “Leave Before You Love Me” and “Sucker.” Their solo performances also acknowledged the careers they built outside the group.
The live debut of “Listen When Sad” prevents the tour from becoming purely retrospective, while Big Rob’s weather-delayed appearance transformed a planned surprise into an unexpected closing moment.
The Jonas Brothers are also celebrating their recent recognition as Disney Legends during these Madison Square Garden performances.
And there’s one important caveat: the August 20 setlist may not remain completely identical throughout the tour. Fan requests, technical changes and special guests can alter individual shows.
For Night 1, though, the message was loud and clear: the 2008 Jonas Brothers are back—but this time, they brought the entire journey with them.
Disclaimer
This article is based on thorough research of the provided contemporaneous sources, including Just Jared, Laughing Place, USA Today, Setlist.fm, and Jonas Brothers/official tour information, covering the August 20, 2026 Madison Square Garden performance, tour dates, ticketing information and related details. Setlists can vary by night because of fan requests, technical adjustments and special guests. Details concerning “Listen When Sad” and its planned August 28, 2026 release date are based on the cited reports. Song titles and performance order reflect the most consistent accounts provided for Night 1.
Sources
- Just Jared — Night 1 setlist report from the Jonas Brothers’ August 20, 2026, Madison Square Garden performance
- Laughing Place — Coverage of the full Night 1 setlist, the debut of “Listen When Sad,” and Big Rob’s appearance
- USA Today — Concert coverage including the setlist, new-song premiere, and surprise guest details
- Setlist.fm — User-submitted and verified setlist information for the Jonas Brothers at Madison Square Garden on August 20, 2026
- Jonas Brothers / official tour information (tour dates, ticketing, and related details)
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