Darius Rucker Announces 2026 'Songs of Summer' Tour

The 20-date U.S. run kicks off June 4 and features special guests Lauren Alaina, George Birge, and more.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:40pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shimmering sequins and reflective disco ball shards, creating an abstract, high-contrast texture that evokes the excitement and energy of a summer concert experience.The glitz and glamour of Darius Rucker's 'Songs of Summer Tour' will bring an electrifying energy to outdoor venues across the country.Charleston Today

Country music star Darius Rucker is gearing up for a busy summer in 2026 with the announcement of his 'Songs of Summer Tour,' a 20-date U.S. trek that will take him to major markets across the country from June 4 to August 1. Joining Rucker on select dates are special guests including Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Evan Honer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Randolph, and Austin Williams.

Why it matters

Rucker's 'Songs of Summer Tour' is a highly anticipated annual event for his devoted fanbase, who look forward to his energetic outdoor concerts and hit-filled setlists during the summer months. The tour also serves as a boost for the local economies of the cities and towns Rucker visits, drawing music fans from across the region.

The details

The 'Songs of Summer Tour' will begin on June 4 in Toledo, Ohio and travel to major markets including Bethel, Atlantic City, Gilford, Greensboro, Grand Rapids, Cincinnati, Washington, D.C., Boston, Phoenix, Albuquerque, Kansas City, and Indianapolis, where the tour will wrap on August 1. Rucker will also perform a special one-night Big Band Gala on April 7 at the Gaillard Center in Charleston, South Carolina, with proceeds supporting the CMA Foundation's music education programs in Charleston County Schools and the Carolyn G. Rucker Nursing Scholarship at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.

  • The 'Songs of Summer Tour' will kick off on June 4, 2026.
  • The tour will wrap up on August 1, 2026.
  • Rucker will perform a special one-night Big Band Gala on April 7, 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina.

The players

Darius Rucker

A Grammy-winning country music singer-songwriter 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 join Rucker on select dates of the 'Songs of Summer Tour.'

George Birge

A country music singer and songwriter who will join Rucker on select dates of the 'Songs of Summer Tour.'

Old Crow Medicine Show

A folk rock band that will join Rucker on select dates of the 'Songs of Summer Tour.'

Robert Randolph

A gospel and blues musician who will join Rucker on select dates of the 'Songs of Summer Tour.'

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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' are on sale now via Ticketmaster, with VIP options also available that include premium seating and a pre-show meet-and-greet with Rucker.

The takeaway

Darius Rucker's annual 'Songs of Summer Tour' has become a highly anticipated summer tradition for country music fans, offering a chance to enjoy his catalog of hits in an energetic outdoor setting. The 2026 edition of the tour will bring Rucker and special guests to major markets across the U.S., providing a boost to local economies and giving concertgoers a memorable summer concert experience.