Darius Rucker Announces Songs of Summer Tour

Country star's outdoor concert series to feature special guests Lauren Alaina, George Birge, and more.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Country music star Darius Rucker is launching his Songs of Summer Tour, a 20-city concert series that will run from June 4 to August 1. The tour will feature special guests such as Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Evan Honer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Randolph, and Austin Williams. Prior to the tour, Rucker will also host a Big Band Gala in Charleston, South Carolina on April 7 to benefit music education and a nursing scholarship.

Why it matters

Rucker's Songs of Summer Tour is an eagerly anticipated annual event that brings country music fans together to celebrate the warm weather and enjoy outdoor concerts. The tour also supports important educational and charitable initiatives in Rucker's home state of South Carolina.

The details

Rucker's Songs of Summer Tour will kick off on June 4 in Toledo, Ohio and wrap up on August 1 in Indianapolis. The tour will feature a variety of special guests, including Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Evan Honer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Randolph, and Austin Williams. Prior to the tour, Rucker will host a Big Band Gala on April 7 in Charleston, South Carolina, with proceeds benefiting music education in Charleston County Schools and the Carolyn G. Rucker Nursing Scholarship.

  • The Songs of Summer Tour will run from June 4 to August 1, 2026.
  • Rucker's Big Band Gala will take place on April 7, 2026.

The players

Darius Rucker

A country music star known for hits like "Wagon Wheel" and "Don't Think I Don't Think About It".

Lauren Alaina

A country music singer and songwriter who will be a special guest on Rucker's tour.

George Birge

A country music singer and songwriter who will be a special guest on Rucker's tour.

Carolyn G. Rucker

Darius Rucker's mother, for whom a nursing scholarship is named.

Charleston County Schools

The school district in Charleston, South Carolina that will receive proceeds from Rucker's Big Band Gala.

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What they’re saying

“For me, it's not summer if we're not playing music outdoors. When I think of the concerts I love attending, it's the people, the hits and the hot summer air... there's nothing that compares, so Songs of Summer in a lot of ways is my nod to being in that moment together.”

— Darius Rucker

What’s next

Tickets for the Songs of Summer Tour will go on sale to the general public on Friday, with select shows opening up in March.

The takeaway

Darius Rucker's annual Songs of Summer Tour has become a beloved tradition for country music fans, offering an opportunity to enjoy outdoor concerts and celebrate the warm weather. The tour also supports important educational and charitable initiatives in Rucker's home state of South Carolina.