The Fray Announce North American 'Summer of Light' Tour Dates

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The Fray are set to embark on their North American 'Summer of Light Tour' in 2026, kicking off on May 11 in Moncton, New Brunswick and wrapping up on August 29 in Chicago. The tour will feature several special guests, including Dashboard Confessional, Colony House, The Strumbellas, and Brother Elsey, and will coincide with the release of the band's forthcoming studio album, 'A Light That Waits'.

Why it matters

The Fray's 'Summer of Light Tour' is an anticipated event for the band's fans, as it marks the release of their new album and provides an opportunity for them to perform live across North America. The tour's diverse lineup of supporting acts also suggests the band is looking to reach a wider audience and potentially introduce their music to new listeners.

The details

The tour will feature stops in cities such as Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, San Diego, Austin, Atlanta, Boston, and Detroit. Ticket sales will begin with several presale opportunities, including an exclusive Citi cardmember presale and a Seated registration presale, before the general on-sale on January 30.

• The 'Summer of Light Tour' is set to kick off on May 11, 2026.
• The tour is scheduled to wrap up on August 29, 2026, in Chicago.

What’s next

Ticket sales for the Summer of Light Tour will begin with several presale opportunities ahead of the general public on-sale. Citi cardmembers in the United States will have access to an exclusive presale beginning Tuesday, January 27, at 10 a.m. local time. In addition, fans can register through TheFray.com to participate in a Seated registration presale, which is scheduled to begin Wednesday, January 28, at 10 a.m. local time. Additional presales are expected to take place throughout the week. The general on-sale for all remaining tickets will begin Friday, January 30, at 10 a.m. local time.