ZZ Top Announces 2026 'The Big One!' Tour

The legendary rock band will hit the road for a major U.S. tour in addition to their joint 'Dos Amigos Tour' with Dwight Yoakam.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 1:47pm

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ZZ Top has unveiled the dates for their 2026 'The Big One!' tour, which will take place in addition to their joint 'Dos Amigos Tour' with Dwight Yoakam. The U.S. leg of the 'The Big One!' tour kicks off on March 21st with a performance at the Outlaws & Legends Music Festival in Abilene, Texas, and will feature stops in cities across the country through May 19th in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. After completing the U.S. dates, ZZ Top will head to Europe for a tour of the continent.

Why it matters

ZZ Top's announcement of a major new tour comes as the iconic rock band continues to connect with audiences across multiple generations. The 'The Big One!' tour will give fans a chance to see the group perform their classic hits and new material, building on the momentum of their recent joint tour with Dwight Yoakam.

The details

The U.S. leg of ZZ Top's 'The Big One!' tour will feature stops in cities including New Orleans, San Antonio, and Madison, Wisconsin. Frontman Billy Gibbons has expressed the band's enthusiasm for continuing to tour and connect with their loyal fanbase, noting that they've been 'having a good time and see no reason to stop'.

  • The U.S. leg of the 'The Big One!' tour kicks off on March 21, 2026 with a performance at the Outlaws & Legends Music Festival in Abilene, Texas.
  • The tour will run through May 19, 2026, with the final U.S. date in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
  • After the U.S. leg, ZZ Top will head to Europe for a tour of the continent.

The players

ZZ Top

A legendary American rock band formed in 1969, known for their distinctive sound and image, including long beards and sunglasses.

Billy Gibbons

The frontman and guitarist of ZZ Top, known for his distinctive guitar playing and vocal style.

Dwight Yoakam

An American country music singer, songwriter, and actor who will be joining ZZ Top for their 'Dos Amigos Tour'.

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What they’re saying

“We've been spending a lot of time on the road, and the more we're out there, the more it feels like home. Our philosophy is to keep on keeping on because, simply put, we've been having a good time and see no reason to stop. It's great to connect with audiences that are now three generations deep. The party train continues to roll!”

— Billy Gibbons, Frontman (b97hawaii.com)

What’s next

Ticket information for the 'The Big One!' tour can be found on the ZZ Top website.

The takeaway

ZZ Top's announcement of a major new tour demonstrates the enduring popularity and influence of the legendary rock band, who continue to connect with audiences across multiple generations and show no signs of slowing down.