Sorry, Blowfish.
Darius Rucker recently announced he’s striking out on a solo run from June through August 2026 that he’s dubbed the ‘Songs Of Summer Tour.’
While out and about, the ’90s alt-rocker/’00s country crooner will headline at arenas, amphitheaters, casinos, pavilions, performing arts centers and festivals all over North America with special guests Old Crow Medicine Show, Lauren Alaina, Robert Randolph, Evan Honer, George Birge and more joining him on select dates.
That includes a trio of gigs in New York and New Jersey. They’re scheduled to take place at:
Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center
Canandaigua, NY
Saturday, June 6
Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
Bethel, NY
Thursday, June 11
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
Friday, June 12
If you’d like to see him live, tickets are available for all ‘Songs Of Summer Tour’ concerts as of today.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find for any one gig was $49 including fees on StubHub.
In the event you’re hoping on catching the former Hootie and The Blowfish frontman in NY or NJ, prices start at $55 including fees for his Tri-state shows.
“When I think of the concerts I love attending, it’s the people, the hits and the hot summer air… The Songs of Summer Tour in a lot of ways is my nod to being in that moment together!” Rucker, 59, shared via Instagram.
While we can’t say for certain what Rucker will take the stage come summer time, records at Set List FM showed that he performed Hootie hits (“Only Wanna Be With You,” “Let Her Cry” and “Hold My Hand”) along with a number of plucky country ditties at his most recent concert in Miami Beach, FL on Jan. 18, 2026.
“…not only is he a fantastic entertainer, but his voice live is one of the best I have ever heard,” Country Lowdown wrote about a May 2024 concert of Rucker’s in London.
“From the moment he came on stage to the moment he stepped off, his voice showcased his love for performing and his music, and sounded just like it did coming through my headphones!”
Want Need to see him live?
We’re here to help, Hootie heads.
Our team has everything you need to know and more about Darius Rucker’s 2026 ‘Songs Of Summer Tour’ below.
Darius Rucker tickets
Inventory to see Darius Rucker live is available on all verified ticketing sites.
We recommend checking out StubHub, Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats to find the seats that makes the most sense for you.
Darius Rucker ticket prices 2026
A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available on StubHub can be found here:
| Darius Rucker tour dates | StubHub prices start at |
|---|---|
| March 7 at the Broward Center Au Rene in Fort Lauderdale, FL | $146 (including fees) |
| April 11 at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest in Columbia, SC | $164 (including fees) |
| June 4 at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre in Toledo, OH | $147 (including fees) |
| June 5 at the Penn National Race Course in Grantville, PA | $79 (including fees) |
| June 6 at the Constellation Brands PAC in Canandaigua, NY | $61 (including fees) |
| June 11 at the Bethel Woods Center For The Arts in Bethel, NY | $55 (including fees) |
| June 12 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ | $160 (including fees) |
| June 13 at the BankNH Pavilion in Gilford, NH | $60 (including fees) |
| June 18 at the White Oak Amphitheatre in Greensboro, NC | $72 (including fees) |
| June 19 at the Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Wilmington, NC | $84 (including fees) |
| June 25 at the Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, MI | $93 (including fees) |
| June 26 at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH | $60 (including fees) |
| June 27 at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI | $92 (including fees) |
| July 8-11 at the ND Country Fest in New Salem, ND Four-day passes |
$326 (including fees) |
| July 16 at the The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD | $154 (including fees) |
| July 17 at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT | $89 (including fees) |
| July 18 at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA | $111 (including fees) |
| July 23 at the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, AZ | $151 (including fees) |
| July 24 at the First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater in Albuquerque, NM | $49 (including fees) |
| July 25 at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO | $90 (including fees) |
| July 30 at the Walmart AMP in Rogers, AR | $64 (including fees) |
| July 31 at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO | $194 (including fees) |
| Aug. 1 at the Everwise Amphitheater in Indianapolis, IN | $57 (including fees) |
Darius Rucker music festival appearances 2026
In addition to the tour, Rucker is also lending his talents to a pair of music fests this year. Should you want to take the plunge and attend, here are all the pertinent details from venues to fellow headliners:
| Darius Rucker 2026 music festival appearances |
|---|
| Garnet & Black Spring Fest April 11 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC Lauren Alaina |
| ND Country Fest July 8-11 at the Morton County Fairgrounds in New Salem, ND Nate Smith, Billy Currington, Terri Clark, Parmalee, Josh Ross |
Darius Rucker set list
As mentioned earlier, the South Carolina native last headlined a full show on Jan. 28 in Miami Beach. According to Set List FM, here’s what he performed that evening.
01.) “Forever Road”
02.) “For the First Time”
03.) “This”
04.) “Only Wanna Be With You” (Hootie & the Blowfish song)
05.) “Beers and Sunshine”
06.) “Better Place”
07.) “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It”
08.) “If I Told You”
09.) “Homegrown Honey”
10.) “Southern State of Mind”
11.) “Let Her Cry” (Hootie & the Blowfish song)
12.) “Medley of 90’s Songs”
13.) “Radio”
14.) “Hold My Hand” (Hootie & the Blowfish song)
15.) “Come Back Song”
16.) “Alright”
Encore
17.) “Valerie” (The Zutons cover)
18.) “Tracks”
19.) “Wagon Wheel” (Old Crow Medicine Show cover)
Darius Rucker new music
On Oct. 6, 2023, Rucker released his eighth solo album “Carolyn’s Boy.”
The feel-good record features laid-back singalongs (“Beers And Sunshine,” “7 Days,” “Have A Good Time”), honky-tonk hoedowns (“In This Together,” “Fires Don’t Start Themselves,” “Same Beer Different Problem”) and winsome ballads (“Never Been Over,” “Ol’ Church Hymn,” “Sara”) all with Rucker’s trademark bass-y vocals over delicate guitar. In short, the album is a delightful trifle.
To hear for yourself, you can check out “Carolyn’s Boy” here.
Darius Rucker special guests
Before Hootie Darius Rucker takes the stage, an opening act will get things underway for him. To make sure you’re familiar with their work, here’s each artist’s most-streamed song on Spotify.
Old Crow Medicine Show: “Wagon Wheel”
Lauren Alaina: “What Ifs”
Robert Randolph: “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” (Live)
Evan Honer: “Jersey Giant”
George Birge: “Cowboy Songs”
Austin Williams: “90s Rap Mashup”
Huge stars on tour in 2026
Whether you’re into Rucker for his ’90s bona fides or country croonin’, you’re in luck.
Contemporaries from both sides of his fascinating career are out and about this year. Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• Blues Traveler with Gin Blossoms
Who else is pounding the pavement? Check out our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show of your dreams.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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