Hank Williams Jr. Announces Expanded 2026 Summer Tour

Country legend to play outdoor shows across the Southeast, Midwest, and Northeast with opening acts Joe Nichols, Sammy Kershaw, and Marshall Tucker Band.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Country music icon Hank Williams Jr. has nearly tripled the number of tour dates on his 2026 calendar, announcing a run of outdoor shows across the Southeast, Midwest, and Northeast this June and July. The 76-year-old will be joined by opening acts Joe Nichols, Sammy Kershaw, and Marshall Tucker Band for the newly added seven-date tour.

Why it matters

Hank Williams Jr. remains one of the most iconic and influential figures in country music, known for his blend of traditional country, blues, and rock. This expanded summer tour will give his loyal fanbase more opportunities to see the Country Music Hall of Famer perform live, while also introducing his music to new audiences through the supporting acts.

The details

The newly announced tour dates include stops at amphitheaters in Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Michigan, and Maine. Tickets for the shows will go on sale this Friday, February 20th. More dates are expected to be added in the coming weeks and months as Williams continues to build out his 2026 touring schedule.

  • The next show on Hank Jr.'s calendar is an April date at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana, with Asleep at the Wheel as the opening act.
  • The newly announced summer tour dates run from June 5th through August 1st, 2026.

The players

Hank Williams Jr.

A 76-year-old country music legend and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, known for his blend of traditional country, blues, and rock.

Joe Nichols

A contemporary country artist who will open select shows on the tour.

Sammy Kershaw

A veteran country singer-songwriter who will open select shows on the tour.

Marshall Tucker Band

A Southern rock band that will open select shows on the tour.

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What’s next

More shows are expected to be announced in the coming days, weeks or months as Hank Williams Jr. continues to build out his 2026 touring schedule.

The takeaway

Hank Williams Jr.'s expanded 2026 summer tour will give his loyal fans more opportunities to see the country music legend perform live, while also introducing his signature sound to new audiences through the supporting acts.