Country Star Chris Stapleton Announces Epic 2026 ‘All-American Road Show’ Tour

At this point, death, taxes, and Chris Stapleton being on tour are the only certainties in life. Seriously, the man has been running the “All-American Road Show” for years now, and somehow, it just keeps getting bigger, louder, and harder to get tickets for. If you thought he was ready to take a nap and count his Grammy trophies in 2026, you were dead wrong. Stapleton just dropped 24 new dates for his 2026 calendar, and if you care about your ears experiencing pure auditory bliss, you need to pay attention.

Chris Stapleton Hits the Large Venues

This isn’t just a few casino shows, either. We are talking about a full-blown stadium takeover. This Chris Stapleton tour juggernaut is rolling into NFL stadiums and massive arenas, which feels appropriate for a guy whose voice could probably knock down a brick wall if he tried hard enough.

The Lineup Is Frankly Ridonkulous

Usually, when a superstar announces a massive leg of a tour, the opening acts are just… fine. They are there to warm up the stage and make sure the beer vendors stay busy. But Stapleton? He doesn’t play that game. For the 2026 run, he’s bringing along a roster that honestly could sell out all of these venues on their own.

We are talking about Lainey Wilson – you know, the literal Entertainer of the Year – opening select shows. That is not an opener; that is a co-headliner flex disguised as a support slot. If that wasn’t enough, he’s got Zach Top (the guy single-handedly making 90s country cool again), Ashley McBryde, Marcus King, and the Teskey Brothers. It’s a rotating cast, so you’ll need to check your specific city, but there is not a dud in the bunch. It’s essentially a curated festival lineup every single night.

Where Is the “All-American Road Show” Headed in 2026?

Stapleton is hitting the ground running in January, kicking things off in Florida before zigzagging across the country. But the real meat of the schedule is in the summer. He’s hitting Nissan Stadium in Nashville on May 23, which is basically a homecoming victory lap. He’s also doing Ford Field in Detroit, iconic Fenway Park in Boston, and the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

Here is the thing about seeing Stapleton in a stadium: it defies logic. Usually, stadium shows suck the soul out of the music. The sound gets lost, the intimacy vanishes, and you end up watching a screen from three miles away. But Stapleton stands there with just a guitar and a microphone and somehow makes a 60,000-seat venue feel like a dive bar in Kentucky. It’s definitely some country witchcraft. 

How to Get Tickets Before the Scalpers Ruin Your Life

Listen, we all know the drill. Buying concert tickets in this era is a bloodsport. If you want to get into the Chris Stapleton “All-American Road Show” tour dates without selling a kidney on the resale market, you need to be quick. Here’s a list of tour stops: 

• Jan. 10 — Hollywood, Fla. @ Hard Rock Live
• Jan. 11 — Hollywood, Fla. @ Hard Rock Live
• Feb. 4 — Las Vegas, Nev. @ Dolby Live at Park MGM
• Feb. 6 — Las Vegas, Nev. @ Dolby Live at Park MGM
• Feb. 7 — San Francisco, Calif. @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
• Feb. 20 — Thackerville, Okla. @ WinStar Lukas Oil Live
• Feb. 21 — Thackerville, Okla. @ WinStar Lukas Oil Live
• Feb. 27 — Uncasville, Ct. @ Mohegan Sun Casino
• Feb. 28 — Uncasville, Ct. @ Mohegan Sun Casino
• April 19 — Georgetown, Texas @ Two Step Inn
• May 23 — Nashville, Tenn. @ Nissan Stadium
• May 29 — Panama City, Fla. @ Gulf Coast Jam
• June 11 — Jacksonville, Fla. @ Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
• June 13 — Tampa, Fla. @ Raymond James Stadium
• June 17 — Burgettstown, Pa. @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
• June 20 — Charlotte, N.C. @ Bank of America Stadium
• June 24 — Hershey, Pa. @ Hersheypark Stadium
• June 26 — North Charleston, S.C. @North Charleston Coliseum
• July 8 — Mountain View, Calif. @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
• July 10 — Chula Vista, Calif. @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
• July 14 — Paso Robles, Calif. @ California Mid-State Fair
• July 17 — Portland, Ore. @ Providence Park
• July 19 — Whitefish, Mont. @ Under The Big Sky Festival
• July 22 — Vancouver, B.C. Canada @ Rogers Arena
• July 24 — George, Wash. @ The Gorge
• July 29 — Shakopee, Minn. @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
• Aug. 1 — Cincinnati, Ohio @ Paycor Stadium
• Aug. 6 — Toronto, Ont. Canada @ Rogers Stadium
• Aug. 8 — Detroit, Mich. @ Ford Field
• Aug. 14 — Boston, Mass. @ Fenway Park
• Aug. 18 — Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
• Aug. 21 — Atlanta, Ga. @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Aug. 26 — Wantagh, N.Y. @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
• Aug. 28 — Philadelphia, Pa. @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
• Oct. 2 — Bristow, Va. @ Jiffy Lube Live
• Oct. 7 —Lincoln, Neb. @ Pinnacle Bank Arena
• Oct. 9 —Kansas City, Mo. @ Morton Amphitheater

The new dates officially go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 16, at 10 a.m. local time. However, if you are smart (and you are reading this, so obviously you are), you will try to jump in early. Stapleton’s fan club presale starts Tuesday, January 13, and Citi cardmembers get access then, as well. If you have Verizon, you might get lucky with a presale for the stadium shows. Don’t sleep on this. This isn’t one of those “wait ‘til day of” situations.

Why You Need to Be There

Look, we can talk about the accolades all day. The guy has 11 Grammys, 19 CMAs, and he is currently nominated for four more (including Best Country Song for “A Song To Sing”). But stats are boring. The reason you go to this show is because Stapleton is one of the last true titans of the genre who doesn’t need pyro or backing tracks to keep you interested.

When he leans into “Tennessee Whiskey” or rips through “White Horse,” it’s a spiritual experience. It’s true country grit, it’s real, and it’s devoid of the plastic sheen that covers so much of modern country music. So, set your alarms for January 16. You’re going to want to say you were there when the Road Show rolled through town.