Darius Rucker Tour 2026: Upcoming Dates, Openers & 2027 Updates
Darius Rucker has more concerts and special appearances scheduled through the end of 2026 following his Songs of Summer Tour.
Written by Amanda Tempel
Date Published: April 29, 2026
Last Updated: September 2, 2026
Darius Rucker is still on the road in 2026, with additional concerts, festival appearances, and special performances scheduled through December.
Rucker spent the summer headlining his 20-city Songs of Summer Tour, which featured a rotating lineup of opening acts including Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Evan Honer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Randolph, and Austin Williams. The originally announced 20-city run wrapped August 1 in Indianapolis, although a September concert in Las Vegas is also being billed as part of the Songs of Summer Tour.
Below, find Darius Rucker’s remaining 2026 concert dates, information about his opening acts, and the latest on whether he will tour in 2027.
Darius Rucker 2026 Tour Dates
Darius Rucker currently has several solo concerts and festival appearances scheduled for the remainder of 2026.
September 17 – Salt Lake City, UT – Days of ’47 Arena
September 18 – Las Vegas, NV – The Sandbar at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
October 2 – Miramar Beach, FL – Odies Beach Vacation at Seascape Resort
October 3 – Smyrna, GA – City of Smyrna Birthday Celebration
October 10 – North Charleston, SC – Riverfront Revival
December 4 – Pine Bluff, AR – Saracen Casino Resort
December 5 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
Ticketmaster currently lists the Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, North Charleston, Pine Bluff, and Durant dates, while additional event listings confirm Rucker’s appearances in Miramar Beach and Smyrna.
The October 3 concert in Smyrna is part of the city’s 154th Birthday Celebration and Culture & Spirit Festival. Larkin Poe performs ahead of Rucker, who is scheduled to headline the Atlanta Road Main Stage. The event is free to attend.
Who Is Opening for Darius Rucker in 2026?
One of the strongest questions surrounding Darius Rucker’s 2026 tour has been who is opening for Darius Rucker?
The Songs of Summer Tour featured six rotating special guests:
Lauren Alaina
George Birge
Evan Honer
Old Crow Medicine Show
Robert Randolph
Austin Williams
The opening acts varied by concert, with Austin Williams appearing throughout much of the tour alongside different direct-support artists.
The currently listed September and December standalone Darius Rucker concerts do not name opening acts on their Ticketmaster or AXS listings. Festival and special-event lineups are different and may include multiple performers.
Darius Rucker Songs of Summer Tour 2026 Opening Acts by Date
For fans looking back at the 2026 Songs of Summer Tour, here is who opened for Darius Rucker at each of the originally announced shows.
June 4 – Toledo, OH – George Birge and Austin Williams
June 5 – Grantville, PA – George Birge and Austin Williams
June 6 – Canandaigua, NY – George Birge and Austin Williams
June 11 – Bethel, NY – George Birge and Austin Williams
June 12 – Atlantic City, NJ – Austin Williams
June 13 – Gilford, NH – George Birge and Austin Williams
June 18 – Greensboro, NC – George Birge and Austin Williams
June 19 – Wilmington, NC – George Birge and Austin Williams
June 25 – Grand Rapids, MI – Lauren Alaina and Austin Williams
June 26 – Cincinnati, OH – Lauren Alaina and Austin Williams
June 27 – Clarkston, MI – Lauren Alaina and Austin Williams
July 16 – Washington, D.C. – Austin Williams
July 17 – Bridgeport, CT – Robert Randolph and Austin Williams
July 18 – Boston, MA – Robert Randolph and Austin Williams
July 23 – Phoenix, AZ – Old Crow Medicine Show and Austin Williams
July 24 – Albuquerque, NM – Old Crow Medicine Show and Austin Williams
July 25 – Morrison, CO – Old Crow Medicine Show and Austin Williams
July 30 – Rogers, AR – Evan Honer and Austin Williams
July 31 – Kansas City, MO – Evan Honer and Austin Williams
August 1 – Indianapolis, IN – Evan Honer and Austin Williams
Live Nation announced the full lineup when the 20-city tour was revealed in February.
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Darius Rucker at the Grand Ole Opry in 2026
Darius Rucker will also appear at Opry 100 Honors: Charley Pride on September 22 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
The tribute concert will celebrate Charley Pride and currently features Rucker along with Pam Tillis, The War And Treaty, Neal McCoy, Dion Pride, and additional artists.
This is a special appearance rather than a stop on Rucker’s regular tour.
Darius Rucker and Hootie & the Blowfish 2026 Shows
Darius Rucker also has two upcoming festival appearances with Hootie & the Blowfish. These are not Darius Rucker solo concerts:
September 25 – Ocean City, MD – Oceans Calling
September 27 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond
Ticketmaster currently lists Hootie & the Blowfish for both festival dates.
Separating these dates from Rucker’s solo schedule should make it clearer for fans searching specifically for Darius Rucker concerts.
Is Darius Rucker Touring in 2027?
No Darius Rucker solo tour dates for 2027 are currently listed.
His currently announced schedule runs through December 5, 2026, with a concert at Choctaw Grand Theater in Durant, Oklahoma. This page will be updated when additional concerts or a 2027 Darius Rucker tour are announced.
Darius Rucker 2026 Tour FAQ
Is Darius Rucker touring in 2026?
Yes. Darius Rucker toured extensively during the summer on the Songs of Summer Tour and still has concerts and appearances scheduled through December 2026.
Who is opening for Darius Rucker in 2026?
The Songs of Summer Tour featured Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Evan Honer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Randolph, and Austin Williams on select dates. Opening acts varied by city.
Who opened for Darius Rucker on the Songs of Summer Tour?
Austin Williams appeared on all 20 originally announced dates, with George Birge, Lauren Alaina, Robert Randolph, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Evan Honer joining portions of the tour.
Is the Darius Rucker Songs of Summer Tour over?
The originally announced 20-city Songs of Summer Tour concluded August 1 in Indianapolis. However, Darius Rucker’s September 18 Las Vegas concert is also currently being billed as a Songs of Summer Tour show.
Does Darius Rucker have any concerts left in 2026?
Yes. Rucker has additional concerts and appearances scheduled in September, October, and December.
Is Darius Rucker touring in 2027?
A 2027 Darius Rucker tour has not yet been announced. His currently listed solo concerts run through December 2026.
For more upcoming concerts and newly announced dates, visit our Country Music Tours guide.
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