Darius Rucker Announces 'Songs of Summer' 2026 Tour

The '90s alt-rocker/'00s country star will hit the road from June to August with special guests Old Crow Medicine Show, Lauren Alaina, and more.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Darius Rucker, the former frontman of Hootie and the Blowfish, has announced his 'Songs of Summer' tour for 2026. The tour will run from June through August and feature stops in New York, New Jersey, and other locations across North America. Rucker will be joined by special guests including Old Crow Medicine Show, Lauren Alaina, Robert Randolph, and others on select dates.

Why it matters

Rucker's tour is highly anticipated, as the singer-songwriter has maintained a loyal fanbase spanning his work with Hootie and the Blowfish in the '90s and his successful country music career in the 2000s. The tour will give fans a chance to see Rucker perform both his classic hits and newer country material live.

The details

Rucker's 'Songs of Summer' tour will include three stops in the New York and New Jersey area: June 6 at the Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua, NY, June 11 at the Bethel Woods Center For The Arts in Bethel, NY, and June 12 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. Ticket prices for these shows start at $55 including fees.

  • Darius Rucker announced the 'Songs of Summer' tour in February 2026.
  • The tour will run from June through August 2026.

The players

Darius Rucker

The former frontman of Hootie and the Blowfish who has found success as a country music artist.

Old Crow Medicine Show

A folk/Americana band that will join Rucker on select tour dates.

Lauren Alaina

A country music singer-songwriter who will also appear as a special guest on the tour.

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What’s next

Tickets for Darius Rucker's 'Songs of Summer' tour are on sale now across all verified ticketing sites.

The takeaway

Darius Rucker's upcoming tour offers fans a chance to see the versatile artist perform his classic Hootie and the Blowfish hits as well as his more recent country music catalog, making it a must-see event for both longtime and new fans alike.