Alabama Shakes Announce 2026 Reunion Tour Dates

The Grammy-winning blues-rock band will hit the road for the first time in 8 years.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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After an 8-year hiatus, the Alabama Shakes have announced a 2026 reunion tour with stops across North America and Europe. The 4-time Grammy-winning blues-rock band, featuring lead singer Brittany Howard, will kick off the tour on April 16 in Richmond, VA and perform at major festivals like High Water, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, and Bonnaroo. The band will also join country artist Zach Bryan for two stadium shows.

Why it matters

The Alabama Shakes have been one of the most acclaimed and popular blues-rock acts of the past decade, winning 4 Grammys and amassing a devoted fanbase. Their reunion tour is highly anticipated, as the band has been on hiatus since 2018. The tour will give fans a chance to see the group perform their biggest hits live once again.

The details

The Alabama Shakes reunion tour will feature stops in over 20 cities across North America, as well as festival appearances. Tickets are currently on sale, with the cheapest available starting at $55 for the Indianapolis show on August 22. The band will also join country star Zach Bryan for two stadium concerts - one in Eugene, OR on July 25 and another in Dover, DE on September 19.

  • The Alabama Shakes will kick off their reunion tour on April 16, 2026 in Richmond, VA.
  • The band will perform at the High Water Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and Bonnaroo in 2026.
  • The Alabama Shakes will join Zach Bryan for stadium shows on July 25 in Eugene, OR and September 19 in Dover, DE.

The players

Alabama Shakes

A 4-time Grammy-winning blues-rock band consisting of lead singer and guitarist Brittany Howard, drummer Steve Johnson, guitarist Heath Fogg, and bass guitarist Zac Cockrell.

Zach Bryan

A popular country music artist who will join the Alabama Shakes for two stadium concerts on their 2026 reunion tour.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Alabama Shakes 2026 reunion tour are on sale now. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early as shows are expected to sell out quickly.

The takeaway

The return of the acclaimed Alabama Shakes is a major event for music fans, as the band has been on hiatus for 8 years. Their reunion tour will give longtime supporters a chance to see the group perform their beloved catalog of blues-rock hits live once again.