Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs announce summer tour

The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist and his band have scheduled a 10-date tour starting in July.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs have announced a 10-date summer tour that will kick off on July 7 in Minneapolis and wrap up on July 24 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The band, led by the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist, will also be a special guest at a Chris Stapleton show in October.

Why it matters

Mike Campbell is a renowned guitarist who co-founded the legendary rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. His new band, The Dirty Knobs, has built a loyal following since releasing their debut album in 2024, and this tour will give fans a chance to see Campbell perform his new material live.

The details

The summer tour will hit cities like Chicago, Nashville, and Pittsburgh. An artist presale for tickets begins on Wednesday, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday. In addition to the tour, The Dirty Knobs will also be a special guest at Chris Stapleton's All American Road Show stop in Bristow, Virginia on October 2.

  • The tour will kick off on July 7 in Minneapolis.
  • The tour will wrap up on July 24 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
  • The Dirty Knobs will be a special guest at Chris Stapleton's show on October 2 in Bristow, Virginia.

The players

Mike Campbell

The guitarist and co-founder of the legendary rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, who now leads his own band The Dirty Knobs.

The Dirty Knobs

Mike Campbell's band that released their debut album in 2024 and is now embarking on a 10-date summer tour.

Chris Stapleton

A country music singer-songwriter who is headlining the All American Road Show tour, with The Dirty Knobs as a special guest for the October 2 show in Bristow, Virginia.

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The takeaway

Mike Campbell's new band The Dirty Knobs is continuing to build momentum with a summer tour and a high-profile guest appearance on Chris Stapleton's tour, giving fans a chance to see the legendary guitarist perform his new material live.