Teddy Swims Announces 'The Ugly Tour' for 2026

The Grammy-nominated singer kicks off his new tour in September with stops across the U.S. and Europe.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:00am

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Teddy Swims, the Grammy-nominated singer, has announced 'The Ugly Tour' for 2026. The tour will start on September 22 in Kansas City, Missouri and wrap up on November 18 in Los Angeles. Fans can register now for presale access, with tickets going on sale to the general public on April 24. Teddy recently kicked off a new musical era with the single 'Mr. Know It All,' which he performed for the first time at Coachella on April 10, with special guests including Vanessa Carlton, Joe Jonas, and former Van Halen singer David Lee Roth.

Why it matters

Teddy Swims has built a strong following in the music industry, earning a Grammy nomination and securing high-profile festival appearances. The announcement of 'The Ugly Tour' marks the start of a new chapter for the singer, as he looks to further expand his fanbase and cement his status as a rising star.

The details

The Ugly Tour will feature 26 dates across the United States and Europe, kicking off on September 22 in Kansas City, Missouri and wrapping up on November 18 in Los Angeles. Fans can register now for presale access, which will run from April 21 through the week, with tickets going on sale to the general public on April 24 at 10 a.m. local time. Teddy recently debuted his new single 'Mr. Know It All' at Coachella, where he was joined by special guests Vanessa Carlton, Joe Jonas, and former Van Halen singer David Lee Roth.

  • Teddy Swims will perform at Coachella on April 10 and April 14.
  • The Ugly Tour will kick off on September 22 in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • The tour will wrap up on November 18 in Los Angeles.

The players

Teddy Swims

A Grammy-nominated singer who has announced 'The Ugly Tour' for 2026.

Vanessa Carlton

A singer-songwriter who joined Teddy Swims on stage at Coachella.

Joe Jonas

A singer and member of the pop group Jonas Brothers, who also joined Teddy Swims at Coachella.

David Lee Roth

The former lead singer of the rock band Van Halen, who made a surprise appearance with Teddy Swims at Coachella.

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What’s next

Teddy Swims will perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and BottleRock Napa in California in May, followed by a set at Bonnaroo in June. He will then spend the summer touring in Europe before kicking off 'The Ugly Tour' in the fall.

The takeaway

Teddy Swims' announcement of 'The Ugly Tour' marks an exciting new chapter for the rising star, as he looks to build on his Grammy nomination and high-profile festival appearances to further expand his fanbase and cement his status as one of the most promising young artists in the music industry.