Kansas Announces New Tour Dates with 38 Special

The 'Carry On My Wayward Son' rockers have added seven co-headlining dates with 38 Special to their 2026 schedule.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 2:30am

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Kansas has announced a new co-headlining tour with 38 Special, adding seven dates to their 2026 schedule. The tour will kick off on June 5 in Little Rock, Arkansas and hit several cities across the Midwest and Southeast before wrapping up on July 17 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. The band has also added a headlining show in their home state of Kansas on June 19.

Why it matters

This tour announcement continues Kansas' legacy as one of the most iconic American rock bands, known for their hit song 'Carry On My Wayward Son.' Teaming up with fellow Southern rock veterans 38 Special will likely draw in a wide range of classic rock fans across multiple generations.

The details

The seven co-headlining dates with 38 Special will take Kansas to cities including Little Rock, Arkansas; Columbia, Missouri; Macon, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Evansville, Indiana, before concluding in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. Kansas has also added a headlining show in their home state of Park City, Kansas on June 19.

  • The tour begins on June 5, 2026.
  • The tour wraps up on July 17, 2026.
  • The Kansas headlining show in Park City is on June 19, 2026.

The players

Kansas

An American rock band known for hits like 'Carry On My Wayward Son' and 'Dust in the Wind.'

38 Special

An American Southern rock band known for songs like 'Hold On Loosely' and 'Caught Up in You.'

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to hit the road with our friends in 38 Special this summer. It's going to be a great tour for classic rock fans across the Midwest and Southeast.”

— Ronnie Platt, Lead vocalist, Kansas

What’s next

Tickets for the co-headlining tour with 38 Special will go on presale on Tuesday, March 12 at 10am local time, with general public tickets available on Friday, March 15 at 10am local time.

The takeaway

This tour announcement demonstrates the enduring popularity of classic rock acts like Kansas and 38 Special, who continue to draw devoted fans decades after their biggest hits. It also highlights the importance of strategic touring partnerships to reach new audiences and keep the music alive.