Kansas Announces Co-Headlining Tour with 38 Special

The 'Carry On My Wayward Son' rockers have added 7 joint dates to their 2026 schedule.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The classic rock band Kansas has announced a co-headlining tour with fellow 80s rock group 38 Special. The tour will hit several cities across the Midwest and Southeast, beginning on June 5 in Little Rock, Arkansas and wrapping up on July 17 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. Kansas has also added a headlining show in their home state of Kansas on June 19.

Why it matters

This joint tour between two iconic classic rock acts will give fans a chance to see both bands perform their biggest hits live. The tour is part of Kansas' continued efforts to stay active on the road and connect with their loyal fanbase.

The details

The 7-date co-headlining tour with 38 Special will visit cities in Missouri, Georgia, Alabama, Nebraska and Indiana. Tickets for the shows 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. In addition to the co-headlining dates, Kansas has also added a headlining show in their home state of Kansas on June 19.

  • The co-headlining tour with 38 Special begins on June 5, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
  • The tour wraps up on July 17, 2026 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky.
  • Kansas will play a headlining show in Park City, Kansas on June 19, 2026.

The players

Kansas

A classic rock band known for hits like "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind".

38 Special

An American rock band formed in the 1970s, 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.”

— Ronnie Platt, Lead Vocalist, Kansas (wcsy.com)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This joint tour between two legendary classic rock acts will give fans a chance to experience the biggest hits from both Kansas and 38 Special in one unforgettable concert experience.