Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms to Launch 2026 Co-Headlining Summer Tour with Spin Doctors

The 35-date run kicks off July 6th and includes stops in Los Angeles and New York City.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have teamed up again for a co-headlining summer tour in 2026, with legendary alternative rock band Spin Doctors also returning to the lineup. The 35-date tour is set to kick off on July 6th and will make stops in Los Angeles and New York City before wrapping up on September 19th.

Why it matters

This tour marks the second consecutive year that these three iconic 90s bands have joined forces, highlighting the enduring popularity and appeal of their music. The collaboration also demonstrates the ability of veteran acts to successfully tour together and draw large crowds.

The details

The co-headlining tour will feature full sets from both Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms, as well as a supporting performance from Spin Doctors. The three bands have a long history together, with Spin Doctors and Blues Traveler both emerging from the same 90s alternative rock scene. This year's tour will commemorate the 35th anniversary of Spin Doctors' multi-platinum debut album, Pocket Full of Kryptonite.

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

The players

Blues Traveler

A rock band formed in 1987, known for their blues rock sound and the harmonica playing of lead singer John Popper.

Gin Blossoms

An alternative rock band formed in 1987, known for their melodic pop rock sound and hits like "Hey Jealousy" and "Found Out About You".

Spin Doctors

An alternative rock band formed in 1988, known for their 1993 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. But working with Gin Blossoms was a first. Their music was everywhere when we were coming up, and yet only last summer did we have the opportunity to learn how fun it is playing with them — and to discover how much energy our three bands put out in combination. So, we've decided to take this show everywhere we missed last year. We're excited to bring it to you.”

— John Popper, of Blues Traveler (sanilacbroadcasting.com)

“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 (sanilacbroadcasting.com)

“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 (sanilacbroadcasting.com)

“Let's do it again, part deux! Another summer of great music with our brothers in Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors.”

— Jesse Valenzuela, Guitarist, Gin Blossoms (sanilacbroadcasting.com)

“Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors is the best package we have ever been a part of, something for everyone!”

— Scott Johnson, Guitarist, Gin Blossoms (sanilacbroadcasting.com)

“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. I'm glad it's happening because it's nice to know that while we were having a ball, the audiences were as well. For sure it's gonna be the ticket of the summer.”

— Chris Barron, Frontman, Spin Doctors (sanilacbroadcasting.com)

“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 (sanilacbroadcasting.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 co-headlining tour will go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 4th.

The takeaway

The return of this popular 90s rock tour for a second consecutive summer demonstrates the enduring appeal of these iconic bands and their ability to draw large crowds. Fans can look forward to a summer filled with collaborative performances, classic hits, and high-energy shows from Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors.