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

The 35-date run kicks off on 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. The 35-date run is set to kick off on Monday, July 6th, at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park, making stops in Los Angeles, CA and at New York City's SummerStage in Central Park, before wrapping up on Saturday, September 19th. Legendary alternative rock band Spin Doctors will also be returning from last year's lineup, commemorating the 35th anniversary of their multi-platinum debut album, Pocket Full of Kryptonite.

Why it matters

The return of this popular co-headlining tour featuring three iconic 90s rock bands is a testament to the enduring appeal of their music and the strength of their combined fan base. The tour's ability to sell out venues two summers in a row is an impressive feat in the live music industry.

The details

Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors are joining forces again for a 35-date co-headlining summer tour in 2026. The tour will kick off on July 6th at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park and include stops in major markets like Los Angeles and New York City before wrapping up on September 19th. This marks the second consecutive year the three bands have toured together, with last year's run proving to be a hit with audiences.

  • 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

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

Gin Blossoms

An American rock band formed in the late 1980s, known for their jangle pop sound and hits like "Hey Jealousy" and "Found Out About You".

Spin Doctors

An American alternative rock band that found major success in the early 1990s with 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. 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

“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

“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, Gin Blossoms vocalist

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

— Jesse Valenzuela, Gin Blossoms guitarist

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

— Scott Johnson, Gin Blossoms guitarist

“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, Spin Doctors frontman

“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, Spin Doctors drummer

What’s next

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

The takeaway

The return of this popular co-headlining tour featuring three iconic 90s rock bands is a testament to the enduring appeal of their music and the strength of their combined fan base. The ability to sell out venues two summers in a row is an impressive feat that highlights the continued relevance and popularity of these artists.