King George Kicks Off 7-Show Texas Tour

Country legend George Strait plays first of only 7 concerts in 2026 at sold-out Austin show.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:19pm

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An extreme macro photograph of a sparkling, glittering cowboy boot, using dramatic studio lighting to create a high-fashion, luxury aesthetic that evokes the star power and style of country music performances.The glitz and glamour of George Strait's return to the stage in Texas is captured in this abstract close-up of a bedazzled cowboy boot.Clemson Today

More than 15,000 fans packed Austin's Moody Center on Thursday night for the first of George Strait's seven concerts in 2026. The two-hour set from the country music icon included 28 songs covering many of his 60 #1 hits, sending fans dancing in the aisles during classics like 'Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind' and 'I Just Want to Dance with You'.

Why it matters

George Strait is one of the most successful country artists of all time, with a career spanning over four decades. His rare, limited-engagement tours are highly anticipated events for his devoted fanbase across Texas and beyond.

The details

Strait's 2026 tour will include just seven shows, with the Austin concerts bookending stops in Lubbock and Clemson, South Carolina. Texas artist William Beckmann opened the night, and he'll return for Saturday's second Moody Center show. Strait will wrap up his 2026 appearances with two more Austin shows on May 15-16, with Carter Faith set to open.

  • The first of Strait's seven 2026 concerts took place on Thursday, April 10.
  • Strait will play two shows in Lubbock on April 24-25.
  • Strait will perform in Clemson, South Carolina on May 2.
  • Strait will return to Austin for two more shows on May 15-16.

The players

George Strait

A legendary country music artist with over 60 #1 hits and a career spanning more than four decades.

William Beckmann

A Texas-based artist who opened for Strait's first Austin show and will return for the second.

Carter Faith

The opening act for Strait's two final shows in Austin on May 15-16.

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What they’re saying

“I see we got some cowboys out there tonight, I love it. I love seeing you cowboys out there because you bring the cowgirls with you.”

— George Strait

“This song is for all you cowgirls.”

— George Strait

What’s next

Tickets are still available for all of Strait's 2026 shows, as new seats have just been released.

The takeaway

George Strait's rare, limited-engagement tours are highly anticipated events for his devoted fanbase across Texas and beyond, as the country music legend continues to deliver electrifying performances of his extensive catalog of hits.