Dave Matthews Band Announces 2026 Summer Tour Dates

The band will hit the road for a 35-show tour across the U.S. this summer.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Dave Matthews Band has unveiled plans for a 35-show American tour running from May through the end of summer 2026. The tour will take the band across the country, including stops in Texas, Florida, North Carolina, New York, and Colorado, as well as a traditional three-night Labor Day weekend residency at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington.

Why it matters

Dave Matthews Band is one of the most popular touring acts in the U.S., with a devoted fanbase that eagerly awaits each new tour announcement. The band's summer tours are highly anticipated events that generate significant economic activity in the cities they visit.

The details

The tour kicks off on May 8 in The Woodlands, Texas and will feature stops in cities such as Austin, Tampa, Raleigh, Virginia Beach, Kansas City, Forest Hills, and Hartford. Several multi-night mini-residencies are also planned in locations including West Palm Beach, Grand Rapids, Camden, Gilford, Saratoga Springs, and Greenwood Village. The Gorge residency will feature guest performers across each night, including Stephen Wilson Jr, Infinity Song, Watchhouse, Jonah Kagen, Jesse Welles, and Sierra Hull.

  • The tour kicks off on May 8, 2026.
  • The Gorge Amphitheatre residency will take place over Labor Day weekend (August 29-31, 2026).

The players

Dave Matthews Band

A popular American rock band formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991, known for their eclectic sound and extensive touring schedule.

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What they’re saying

“We are horrified by the images coming out of Minneapolis. It's hard to watch and hard to believe this is America. There is so much shameful dishonesty coming out of Washington right now, but this much is true: If ICE wasn't in Minneapolis, Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti would still be alive today. None of this makes sense and it's incredibly cruel. We must find a better way.”

— Dave Matthews Band (dailyfly.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Dave Matthews Band tour can be purchased via Ticketmaster. The band is continuing its sustainability partnership with Live Nation Entertainment and REVERB to lower the environmental impact of the tour, and has also set a goal of planting 1 million trees in 2026.

The takeaway

Dave Matthews Band's highly anticipated 2026 summer tour will bring the band's eclectic sound and energetic live performances to cities across the United States, delighting their loyal fanbase and generating economic activity in the communities they visit.