Brandi Carlile Expands 'The Human Tour' with New North American Dates

The singer-songwriter adds a fall leg to her successful tour supporting her album 'Returning to Myself'.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:40pm

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A bold, abstract illustration featuring jagged, geometric shapes in striking red and white, conveying the high-energy spirit of a major concert tour without using any text or literal imagery.Brandi Carlile's expanded 'The Human Tour' promises an electrifying concert experience for fans across North America.Portland Today

Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is extending her 'The Human Tour' with a newly announced fall leg across North America. The additional run will begin August 13 in Portland, Maine, and will travel through cities including Nashville, Austin, Vancouver, and San Diego at major venues such as Bridgestone Arena, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. A strong lineup of supporting artists will join Carlile on select dates.

Why it matters

Carlile's 'The Human Tour' has been a major success, including multiple sold-out shows at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden. The expansion of the tour demonstrates Carlile's continued popularity and the demand from fans to see her perform live in support of her latest album 'Returning to Myself'.

The details

The newly announced fall leg of 'The Human Tour' follows a successful first run that included multiple nights at Madison Square Garden as well as performances at Kia Forum and TD Garden. During that initial tour, Carlile also hosted 'Be Human: A Concert for Minneapolis' at Target Center, raising more than $700,000 for The Advocates for Human Rights through a sold-out show and livestream event.

  • The additional 'The Human Tour' dates will begin on August 13, 2026 in Portland, Maine.
  • Prior to the fall concerts, Carlile will appear at several previously scheduled events, including 'Echoes Through the Canyon' at The Gorge Amphitheatre on May 29-31, 2026 and a headlining performance at the Newport Folk Festival on July 26, 2026.

The players

Brandi Carlile

A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who is extending her successful 'The Human Tour' with a newly announced fall leg across North America.

The Highwomen

A country music supergroup that will perform as part of Carlile's 'Echoes Through the Canyon' weekend at The Gorge Amphitheatre.

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What’s next

Fans can purchase tickets for the newly announced fall leg of Brandi Carlile's 'The Human Tour' starting on the tour's website.

The takeaway

Brandi Carlile's 'The Human Tour' has resonated strongly with fans, leading the acclaimed singer-songwriter to expand the trek with a new fall leg that will bring her live show to even more cities across North America. The tour's success underscores Carlile's status as one of the most popular and in-demand artists in the music industry today.