Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors Announce 2026 Co-Headlining Tour

The iconic 90s rock bands are reuniting for a 35-date summer tour across the U.S.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Rock legends Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors have teamed up again for a co-headlining summer tour in 2026. The 35-date run is set to kick off on July 6th and will make stops in major cities like Los Angeles and New York City before wrapping up on September 19th.

Why it matters

The tour brings together three of the most popular alternative rock bands from the 1990s, giving fans a chance to relive the hits that defined that era of music. It also demonstrates the enduring popularity of these groups, who have maintained loyal followings decades after their commercial peaks.

The details

The tour will feature a mix of the bands' biggest hits, as well as opportunities for collaborative performances. Spin Doctors will be returning from last year's lineup, celebrating the 35th anniversary of their multi-platinum debut album Pocket Full of Kryptonite. The three bands have a long history of friendship and shared origins in the 90s rock scene.

  • The tour will kick off on Monday, July 6th, 2026.
  • The tour will wrap up on Saturday, September 19th, 2026.

The players

Blues Traveler

An American rock band known for their blues rock sound and the harmonica playing of frontman John Popper.

Gin Blossoms

An alternative rock band that found success in the 1990s with hits like "Hey Jealousy" and "Found Out About You".

Spin Doctors

A popular alternative rock band in the 1990s, best known for their multi-platinum debut album "Pocket Full of Kryptonite".

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What they’re saying

“It's rare when a package feels so much like home that it carries a spirit which becomes tangible to an audience. That was the case — by all accounts — regarding our summer tour last year with Spin Doctors and Gin Blossoms. We grew up with Spin Doctors as pups in the same litter… ours is a shared origin story.”

— John Popper, of Blues Traveler (967thewolf.net)

“Back by popular demand! We had such a blast last summer with Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors and all of you beautiful people that we decided to bring the tour to the half of the country we missed. Can't wait for another amazing summer!”

— Chan Kinchla, Guitarist, Blues Traveler (967thewolf.net)

“Same tour 2 summers in a row. I've never even heard of this happening before. It is a testament to the strength of the lineup. We're all friends, we're gonna sell a lot of tickets, and it will be a blast.”

— Robin Wilson, Vocalist, Gin Blossoms (967thewolf.net)

“We are absolutely stoked to hit the road this summer with our old pals and 90s cohorts Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler. It's gonna be epic. As far as I know, it's pretty unprecedented for the same tour to go out two summers in a row.”

— Chris Barron, Frontman, Spin Doctors (967thewolf.net)

“We had so much fun last summer on this tour we're doing it again. Get ready for lots more collaborations, hit songs, and killer jams.”

— Aaron Comess, Drummer, Spin Doctors (967thewolf.net)

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 co-headlining tour will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 13th.

The takeaway

The reunion of these three iconic 90s rock bands for a second consecutive summer tour is a testament to the enduring popularity of their music and the special camaraderie they share. Fans can look forward to a hit-filled, high-energy show that celebrates the spirit of alternative rock from that era.