Sugar

Sugar, the legendary alt-rock trio fronted by Bob Mould, brings their Love You Even Still World Tour to The Anthem on October 14, 2026, with support from J. Robbins (of Jawbox). This concert marks a rare reunion of the original Sugar lineup—Bob Mould (guitar/vocals), David Barbe (bass), and Malcolm Travis (drums)—who reconvened in 2025 for their first new recordings in over three decades. The band’s debut album *Copper Blue* (1992) was named NME’s Album of the Year, and their career includes the hard-hitting mini-album *Beaster* (1993) and the ambitious *File Under: Easy Listening* (1994). Since reuniting, Sugar has released three new singles and sold out initial shows in New York and London; this stop in Washington, D.C. is part of a global tour that includes sold-out dates and festival appearances. The evening’s opener, J. Robbins, is a veteran of Government Issue and Jawbox, a prolific producer/engineer at his Baltimore studio the Magpie Cage, and a solo artist whose recent records *Un-Becoming* (2019) and *Basilisk* (2024) showcase his powerful post-punk songwriting.

When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 8:00 PM, though opening acts and set times are always subject to change.

Showtimes: Doors at 6:30 PM, Show at 8:00 PM.

Tickets: Available for purchase. Super Excellent Seats are non-transferable and must be picked up day-of-show only, with no alternate pickup allowed. Prior to doors, Super Excellent Seats can be picked up at the box office; after doors, they can be picked up at the entrance located at 900 Maine Ave. Any tickets suspected of being purchased solely for resale may be cancelled at the discretion of The Anthem/Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows.

Lineup: Sugar (Bob Mould, David Barbe, Malcolm Travis) with special guest J. Robbins (Jawbox).

Run time: Not specified; typical concert length is approximately 2–3 hours including opener.

Ages: Not specified; likely all ages (common for The Anthem, but check venue policy).

Venue: The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024. The venue has air conditioning. For more information, visit theanthemdc.com.

Note: The Anthem’s box office and entrance policies apply. Opening acts, door times, and set times are always subject to change.