Cody Johnson Extends Live 26 Tour to UK and Ireland

Country star adds six international shows to his 2026 tour schedule

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

Country music star Cody Johnson is extending his Live '26 Tour to the UK and Ireland this fall, adding six international shows to his already extensive North American tour schedule. The CMA Male Vocalist of the Year will kick off the UK/Ireland leg on October 24 in Manchester, England and wrap up on November 5 in Dublin, Ireland, with fellow country artists Parker McCollum and Emily Ann Roberts supporting him on the international dates.

Why it matters

Cody Johnson has emerged as one of the biggest stars in contemporary country music, with his 2022 album 'Human' earning critical acclaim and commercial success. Expanding his Live '26 Tour to international markets demonstrates Johnson's growing global appeal and the continued demand for live country music experiences beyond North America.

The details

Johnson's Live '26 Tour initially launched on February 6 with two sold-out shows in Birmingham, Alabama, his first concerts since being forced off the road in October 2025 due to a burst eardrum. The newly announced UK and Ireland dates will run from October 24 to November 5, with stops in Manchester, London, Glasgow, Dublin and more. Johnson will be supported on the international leg by fellow country artists Parker McCollum and Emily Ann Roberts.

  • Cody Johnson's Live '26 Tour kicked off on February 6, 2026 with two sold-out shows in Birmingham, Alabama.
  • The UK and Ireland leg of the tour will run from October 24 to November 5, 2026.

The players

Cody Johnson

A rising country music star who was named CMA Male Vocalist of the Year in 2022 and is currently on his Live '26 Tour.

Parker McCollum

A country music singer-songwriter who will be supporting Cody Johnson on the UK and Ireland tour dates.

Emily Ann Roberts

A country music singer who will be supporting Cody Johnson on the UK and Ireland tour dates.

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What’s next

Tickets for Cody Johnson's UK and Ireland tour dates will go on sale to the general public on Friday.

The takeaway

Cody Johnson's decision to extend his Live '26 Tour to the UK and Ireland demonstrates the growing global popularity of the country music star, who continues to build on the success of his acclaimed 2022 album 'Human' with an expanded international touring schedule.