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Black Crowes 2026 tour and Announcement

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The Black Crowes are returning to the road in a big way in 2026, unveiling a wide ranging tour that spans international dates, festival appearances, and a lengthy North American run. The tour reinforces the band’s late career resurgence and positions them as one of the most active legacy rock acts of the year.

The 2026 outing follows a period of steady touring and renewed creative momentum for brothers Chris and Rich Robinson. Fans can expect a career spanning setlist that blends blues soaked classics with newer material, delivered with the loose, swaggering energy that has long defined the band’s live reputation.

A Busy Year on the Road

The Black Crowes’ 2026 schedule begins overseas before shifting into a spring and summer focus in the United States. The North American leg places the band in amphitheaters, arenas, and select large outdoor venues, giving them room to stretch out extended jams while still delivering radio era staples.

In addition to their own headlining shows, the band is also slated to appear at several festivals and to join select major tours as special guests, exposing them to both longtime fans and newer audiences.

What Fans Can Expect

Setlists are expected to lean heavily on fan favorites such as “Hard to Handle,” “She Talks to Angels,” “Jealous Again,” and “Remedy,” while leaving space for deeper cuts and newer songs. Recent performances suggest the band is emphasizing groove and interplay over strict note for note recreations, a balance that has kept their live shows feeling unpredictable.

Production wise, the tour is expected to stay relatively stripped down, keeping the focus on the band rather than heavy visual effects. It is a conscious choice that aligns with their roots in classic American rock and blues.

Announced 2026 Tour Dates

Below are the announced North American dates as released. Additional shows may be added.

May

  • May 17: Austin, TX

  • May 19: Houston, TX

  • May 21: Dallas, TX

  • May 23: New Orleans, LA

  • May 25: Atlanta, GA

June

  • June 1: Raleigh, NC

  • June 3: Charlotte, NC

  • June 5: Nashville, TN

  • June 7: St. Louis, MO

  • June 10: Chicago, IL

  • June 12: Detroit, MI

  • June 14: Toronto, ON

  • June 16: Cleveland, OH

  • June 18: Cincinnati, OH

  • June 21: Boston, MA

  • June 23: New York, NY

July

  • July 2: Philadelphia, PA

  • July 5: Saratoga Springs, NY

  • July 8: Columbia, MD

  • July 11: Tampa, FL

  • July 13: West Palm Beach, FL

  • July 16: Jacksonville, FL

August

  • August 3: Denver, CO

  • August 6: Salt Lake City, UT

  • August 9: Phoenix, AZ

  • August 11: San Diego, CA

  • August 13: Los Angeles, CA

  • August 15: Irvine, CA

  • August 17: Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl

  • August 20: Mountain View, CA

A Strong Showing for 2026

The Black Crowes’ 2026 tour underscores the band’s continued relevance and road tested confidence. Rather than positioning the shows as nostalgia events, the tour emphasizes endurance, chemistry, and a catalog that still resonates decades after its debut.

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