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

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

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:40pm

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Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is extending her 'The Human Tour' with a newly announced fall leg across North America. The additional run will begin on August 13 in Portland, Maine and travel to cities like Nashville, Austin, Vancouver, and San Diego, with a three-night stand at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Carlile will be joined by a lineup of supporting artists on select dates.

Why it matters

Carlile's 'The Human Tour' has been a major success, with 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' will feature Carlile performing at major venues across North America, including Bridgestone Arena, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. She will be supported by a variety of artists on select dates, including Jensen McRae, I'm With Her, Gregory Alan Isakov, The Head and the Heart, Stephen Wilson Jr., and CMAT.

  • The additional 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 the Newport Folk Festival on July 26, 2026.

The players

Brandi Carlile

A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who is expanding her 'The Human Tour' with new North American dates in support of her album 'Returning to Myself'.

The Highwomen

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

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The takeaway

Brandi Carlile's expanded 'The Human Tour' demonstrates her continued popularity and the demand from fans to see her perform live in support of her latest album. The tour's expansion to additional major North American venues and the lineup of supporting artists further solidifies Carlile's status as one of the top singer-songwriters in the music industry today.