Brad Paisley announces new 2026 tour dates: Schedule, opener, presale info and tickets

There's a moment at every Brad Paisley show where the guitar solo stretches just a little longer than you expect, the crowd locks in and the whole room feels like it's breathing together. That's the kind of live experience that keeps people coming back, and the "Brad Paisley Live" tour in 2026 offers 12 new headline dates to find that moment for yourself.

With these additional fall dates, Paisley's tour will run through early October 2026. Stops stretch from New England, the Midwest, Florida and Texas, landing in amphitheaters, arenas and fairground stages along the way. Jake Worthington will open for most of Paisley's fall tour dates.

Brad Paisley 2026 tour dates and schedule

Here is the full list of confirmed headline dates for the "Brad Paisley Live" tour. The schedule spans amphitheaters, arenas, fairgrounds and pavilions across the country. Paisley is also slated to appear at Stadium of Fire on Saturday, July 4 in Provo, UT and the Stars of Texas Music Festival on Saturday, October 10 in Corpus Christi, TX.

When is the presale for Brad Paisley's fall tour dates?

Presales for Brad Paisley’s fall 2026 tour dates begin ahead of the general on-sale.

• The Paisley Nation fan club presale runs from Tuesday, May 12 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, May 14 at 10 p.m. local time. Fans can join the club by visiting bradpaisley.com/paisley-nation.

• SeatGeek is hosting a presale on Thursday, May 14 at 10 a.m. ET for the FTL War Memorial Auditorium show in Fort Lauderdale, FL, on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Presale availability may vary by venue, so check the event page for your specific show before tickets go on sale.

When do tickets for Brad Paisley's new tour dates go on sale?

Tickets for Brad Paisley’s newly announced fall 2026 tour dates go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. local time.

SeatGeek will be hosting the onsale for the FTL War Memorial Auditorium show in Fort Lauderdale, FL, on Friday, September 18, 2026. SeatGeek is the Official Ticketing Partner of FTL War Memorial Auditorium.

Who is opening for Brad Paisley in 2026?

Jake Worthington is currently confirmed to open for seven of Paisley's fall tour dates — Bridgeport, Boston, Bangor, Fargo, Milwaukee, The Woodlands and Corpus Christi. Jake Worthington is a La Porte, Texas-born country singer-songwriter known for a traditional honky-tonk sound rooted in Ray Price, Merle Haggard and George Jones. A former The Voice runner-up, he is signed to Big Loud Texas and has built momentum with his 2025 album "When I Write The Song."

Lineups are subject to change, so check individual event pages on SeatGeek for the latest updates.

When does the fall leg of Brad Paisley's 2026 tour start?

Brad Paisley’s fall 2026 tour dates begin on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT. Jake Worthington is scheduled to open the first three shows of the fall run in Bridgeport, Boston and Bangor before the tour continues through the Midwest, Florida and Texas.

When does the fall leg of Brad Paisley's 2026 tour end?

The final confirmed date lands on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Hilliard Center Arena in Corpus Christi, TX at 7:30 p.m. CT.

What to expect at a Brad Paisley show

If you've never caught Brad Paisley live, here's what makes his shows worth the ticket.

• Guitar mastery: Paisley is widely regarded as one of the best guitarists in country music. Extended solos, improvisational detours and technical runs are a staple of every set — the kind of playing that reminds you why he's a CMA Entertainer of the Year winner and three-time Grammy winner..

• Humor and storytelling: The banter between songs is half the show. Paisley's self-deprecating wit and genuine crowd interaction make every night feel personal, even in a 10,000-seat amphitheater.

• Setlist depth: Career-spanning hits like 'Mud on the Tires,' 'Alcohol,' 'Then,' 'He Didn't Have to Be' and 'Online' sit alongside newer material. The mix keeps the energy moving and rewards both longtime listeners and newer fans.

• Production: Lighting and visuals scale to the venue, from intimate arena setups to wide-open amphitheater stages. Fairground dates carry their own charm with open-air energy and festival atmosphere.

• Runtime: Shows typically run 90 minutes to two-plus hours, and encores are common.

A few tips to make the most of your night: arriving early gives you time to catch the opener and grab merch before lines build. For outdoor amphitheater and fairground dates, checking the weather and bringing layers for evening shows goes a long way. And the encore is worth staying for — don't head for the exits early.

How to get Brad Paisley tickets on SeatGeek

Seventeen dates across venues as different as the intimate FTL War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale and the sprawling Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands means a wide range of seating options and price points. SeatGeek makes sorting through all of it straightforward.

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Whether you're kicking off the tour in Bridgeport or closing out the fall in Corpus Christi, a Brad Paisley show is the kind of night where the guitar work alone is worth the price of admission — and everything else is a bonus.