Alabama Shakes, the beloved band from Athens, Alabama, announced that they will embark on a nationwide Spring Tour in 2026.
The announcement came through the band’s Instagram account, where they shared a short promotional video captioned: “New year, new tour. Alabama Shakes 2026, let’s get it!!! Tickets are ON SALE NOW at AlabamaShakes.com.”
The band’s U.S. tour kicks off on April 16 in Richmond, Virginia, at the Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront, followed by a performance on April 17 in Asheville, North Carolina, at ExploreAsheville.com Arena. Joy Oladokun will open both shows.
The tour will then move through the Southeast with Mon Rovîa joining as a supporting act in Memphis, Atlanta and Raleigh. Florida fans can catch the band in a four-city run featuring Lamont Landers, while the Spring Tour wraps up with a two-night finale at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, supported by JJ Grey & Mofro.
Alabama Shakes’ spring 2026 itinerary is packed with notable stops. Highlights include:
April 16 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront (~Joy Oladokun)
April 17 – Asheville, NC – ExploreAsheville.com Arena (~Joy Oladokun)
April 22 – Memphis, TN – Grind City Amphitheater (+Mon Rovîa)
April 24 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater (+Mon Rovîa)
April 25 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater (+Mon Rovîa)
April 26 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre (%Lamont Landers)
April 28 – Tallahassee, FL – Adderley Amphitheater (%Lamont Landers)
April 29 – Boca Raton, FL – Sunset Cove Amphitheater (%Lamont Landers)
April 30 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound (%Lamont Landers)
May 2 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
May 24-25 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre (#JJ Grey & Mofro)
Additional performances are planned for Bonnaroo on June 13, overseas summer festivals, and two stadium dates opening for Zach Bryan in Eugene, Oregon and Dover, Delaware.
Brittany Howard and the Band’s Comeback
Alabama Shakes went on hiatus in 2018 so frontwoman Brittany Howard could pursue her solo career. Howard released her debut solo album Jaime in 2019 and followed it up with What Now in early 2024, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album. During this time, she also launched a hardcore band, Kumite.
The band reunited in 2025, releasing Another Life, their first original track in nearly a decade, recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium Studios with longtime collaborator Shawn Everett.
Fans are now eager to hear whether Alabama Shakes will debut new songs during the upcoming tour. The band has also signed with Island Records, hinting at more music on the horizon.
Alabama Shakes’ return has generated buzz because of their rich mix of 1960s British rock, Southern soul and blues influences. After a surprise reunion show in Alabama in Dec. 2025, fans have been sharing photos and clips from studio sessions, confirming the band is “working on some exciting stuff.”
With tickets already on sale, the Spring 2026 tour promises to be a highlight for both longtime fans and new listeners alike.