Hank Williams Jr., the country music legend, has announced seven new tour dates for 2026, significantly expanding his schedule. The 76-year-old star took to Instagram to share the exciting news with his fans, revealing plans to hit the road this summer with a lineup of special guests. The pre-sale for tickets begins tomorrow at 10AM local time, with the general sale starting on Friday at the same time. The tickets will officially go on sale through Live Nation on Friday, February 20, at 10 a.m. local time.
The newly added tour dates will kick off on June 5 in Tampa, Florida, at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater, followed by a show in West Palm Beach, Florida, on June 6. Other stops include Virginia Beach, Virginia (June 19), Birmingham, Alabama (June 26), Clarkston, Michigan (July 17), Grand Rapids, Michigan (July 18), and Bangor, Maine (Aug. 1).
The Birmingham concert is set to take place at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m., as confirmed in the details released on Tuesday. Joining Williams on select shows will be special guests Joe Nichols, Sammy Kershaw, and The Marshall Tucker Band, offering a blend of classic country, Southern rock, and blues.
Having originally had only four performances scheduled for 2026, the addition of these seven dates provides fans with more opportunities to see the Country Music Hall of Famer live. More shows are expected to be announced in the upcoming weeks and months.
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Hank Williams Jr. is one of the most well-known names in country music. With a career spanning over six decades, he has sold an estimated 70 million albums worldwide, including six Platinum and 20 Gold albums. His discography boasts 14 albums reaching the top of the charts and 10 No. 1 country singles.
Famous for songs like “A Country Boy Can Survive” and “Family Tradition,” Williams’ 1984 hit “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight” served as the theme for Monday Night Football, earning him multiple Emmy Awards. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2020, his most recent album, “Rich White Honky Blues,” debuted at No. 1 on several charts.
The 2026 tour dates will primarily feature outdoor amphitheater venues across Florida, Alabama, Michigan, and Maine. Before the summer run, his next scheduled performance is set for April at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana. The expanded tour signals that Hank Williams Jr. shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
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