Dave Matthews Band announces expansive 2026 summer U.S. tour: Full dates and ticket details

Dave Matthews Band has officially revealed an extensive 2026 summer tour, preparing the stage for months of live performances in the United States. The run will start in May with a trio of Texas dates and conclude in early September with the group’s traditional Labor Day weekend residency at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington.

Texas Dates Kick Off the Tour in May

The tour begins on May 8 at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas. From there, Dave Matthews Band will head to Dallas’ Dos Equis Pavilion on May 9, followed by a stop at Austin’s Moody Center on May 11.


These three Texas performances will officially kick off the 2026 run and set the tone for a hectic season ahead.

Return to Forest Hills and Debuts at New Venues

Among the highlights of the schedule is the band’s comeback to Forest Hills Stadium in New York City on June 10. Additionally, the group will perform at many venues during their inaugural seasons, which includes:

• Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee, Minnesota on June 23
  
• Morton Amphitheater in Kansas City, Missouri on June 24
  
• Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 7–8
  

These stops include new locations to the band’s well-established touring destinations.

Multiple Two-Night Runs Across the Country

The tour also showcases a number of two-night engagements, offering fans multiple opportunities to catch the band live. Extended stops are West Palm Beach, Florida; Noblesville, Indiana; Camden, New Jersey; Gilford, New Hampshire; and Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Another significant milestone comes in July when Dave Matthews Band performs at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York, on July 17 and July 18. The shows will signify the group’s 50th headline performance at the legendary destination.

Labor Day Weekend Finale at the Gorge

As in earlier years, the tour will end with a three-night residency at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington, running from September 4 through September 6. Support acts for the Gorge shows will rotate nightly. Stephen Wilson Jr. and Infinity Song will open on Friday, Watchhouse and Jonah Kagen on Saturday, and Jesse Welles and Sierra Hull on Sunday.

Ticket Presales and General On-Sale Information

A presale for members of the DMB Warehouse Fan Association is now underway through the band’s official website, with early access starting January 27. Tickets for the general public will be available for sale Friday, February 20, at 10 a.m. local venue time, through Ticketmaster.

Dave Matthews Band Tour 2026 Dates

May 8 – The Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
May 9 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
May 11 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
May 15 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
May 16 – Charlotte, NC @ Truliant Amphitheater
May 25 – Orange Beach, AL @ The Wharf Amphitheater
May 26 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 29 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
May 30 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

June 5 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
June 6 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
June 10 – Forest Hills, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium
June 12 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
June 13 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
June 23 – Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
June 24 – Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater
June 26 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
June 27 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center

July 7 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater
July 8 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater
July 10 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
July 11 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
July 14 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion
July 15 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion
July 17 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
July 18 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
July 21 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
July 22 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
July 24 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
July 25 – Hartford, CT @ The Meadows Music Theatre

August 28 – Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
August 29 – Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

September 4 – George, WA @ The Gorge Amphitheatre
September 5 – George, WA @ The Gorge Amphitheatre
September 6 – George, WA @ The Gorge Amphitheatre

FAQs:

Q1. When does the Dave Matthews Band 2026 tour begin?
The tour starts on May 8, 2026, in The Woodlands, Texas. It signifies the start of a multi-month U.S. run.

Q2. When does the tour end?
The tour ends on September 6, 2026. It ends with a three-night Labor Day weekend residency at the Gorge Amphitheatre.