King George Strait Kicks Off Seven-Show Texas Tour

The country music legend plays to packed crowds in Austin, Lubbock, and Clemson.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:19pm

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An extreme macro photograph of the reflective, glittering stage lights shining on the worn, textured leather of a cowboy boot, capturing the high-energy, glamorous atmosphere of a George Strait performance.The glitz and energy of a George Strait concert comes alive in this abstract close-up of the iconic country star's stage setup.Clemson Today

George Strait, the iconic country music star known as 'King George,' kicked off his 2026 concert season with the first of seven shows, performing to a crowd of over 15,000 fans at Austin's Moody Center. Strait's two-hour set featured 28 of his 60 number-one hits, sending the audience dancing in the aisles during fan favorites 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 and influential country music artists of all time, with a career spanning over four decades. His limited 2026 tour schedule, featuring just seven shows, makes each performance a highly anticipated event for his devoted fanbase across the Lone Star State and beyond.

The details

Strait's Austin show on April 10th was the first of his 2026 tour, which will also include stops in Lubbock on April 24-25 and Clemson, South Carolina on May 2. He will return to Austin for two more shows on May 15-16, with rising star Carter Faith set to open. Tickets for the remaining shows are in high demand, as new seats have just been released.

  • George Strait performed the first show of his 2026 tour on April 10th in Austin, Texas.
  • Strait will play two shows in Lubbock, Texas on April 24-25.
  • The country legend will perform in Clemson, South Carolina on May 2.
  • Strait will return to Austin, Texas for two more shows on May 15-16.

The players

George Strait

A legendary country music artist known as 'King George,' with a career spanning over four decades and 60 number-one hits.

William Beckmann

A Texas-based artist who opened for Strait's first Austin show and will return for the second performance on April 15.

Carter Faith

A rising country music star who will open for Strait's two 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 for Strait's remaining 2026 tour dates in Lubbock, Clemson, and the second Austin shows are in high demand, as new seats have just been released.

The takeaway

George Strait's limited 2026 tour schedule, featuring just seven shows across Texas and South Carolina, underscores his enduring popularity and status as a country music icon. His devoted fanbase eagerly awaits each rare opportunity to see the 'King of Country' perform live.