Willie Nelson Adds 7 Spring Tour Dates for May 2026 Full Schedule and Tickets

Willie Nelson just expanded his 2026 spring tour with seven new dates, pushing the run from May 14 through May 24. The newly announced leg spans Texas, Alabama, Florida, and the Carolinas. Less than a month ago, Nelson had no confirmed 2026 tour dates at all. Now he has two distinct touring legs on the calendar and a new album arriving right behind them.

What Are Willie Nelson’s New May 2026 Tour Dates?

The run begins May 14 at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and includes a stop in Orange Beach, Alabama, on May 16. From there, it moves through Florida with shows in Clearwater on May 17, Pompano Beach on May 19, and St. Augustine on May 21. The leg closes in the Carolinas, with dates in Charlotte on May 23 and North Charleston on May 24.

The Waco show carries extra weight. Nelson was born in Abbott, Texas, less than 25 minutes from Baylor’s campusand briefly attended the university on the G.I. Bill in 1954. Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark marks its concert debut with this show.

Full Willie Nelson 2026 Spring and May Tour Schedule

Below is the complete combined schedule across both announced spring legs.

April–May 2026 Leg 1

04/22 — Birmingham, AL @ Avondale Brewing Company

04/23 — Atlanta, GA @ Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

04/25 — Asheville, NC @ Asheville Yards Amphitheater

04/27 — Cary, NC @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre

04/28 — Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion

05/02 — New Braunfels, TX @ Whitewater Amphitheater

May 2026 Leg 2 (newly announced)

05/14 — Waco, TX @ Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark
05/16 — Orange Beach, AL @ TBD
05/17 — Clearwater, FL @ TBD
05/19 — Pompano Beach, FL @ TBD
05/21 — St. Augustine, FL @ TBD
05/23 — Charlotte, NC @ TBD
05/24 — North Charleston, SC @ TBD

Who Opens for Willie Nelson on These Shows?

Alabama singer-songwriter Drayton Farley serves as support on the first leg’s dates, except for the New Braunfels show, where Nelson performs without an opener. Support acts for the May 14–24 leg have not been confirmed as of this writing.

How to Get Tickets for Willie Nelson’s May 2026 Shows

Club Luck fan club members gain presale access on Wednesday, April 8, at 10 a.m. local time. General on-sale follows on Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m. local time. Ticketmaster handles primary ticket sales for all dates. The New Braunfels show from Leg 1 is already on sale.

What About the 2026 Outlaw Music Festival?

The Outlaw Music Festival runs separately this summer under the Blackbird Presents and Live Nation banner. The summer festival dates feature Willie Nelson alongside Wilco, Sheryl Crow, The Avett Brothers, and Lukas Nelson at amphitheatres across the country. The spring headlining run and the Outlaw festival are two distinct tours. The spring dates are smaller, more intimate stops at amphitheatres and outdoor venues.

What New Music Is Willie Nelson Releasing in 2026?

Dream Chaser is Nelson’s 79th solo studio album, arriving May 29, 2026, via Legacy Recordings, one month after his 93rd birthday. The album marks the first Nelson–Bob Dylan co-write since Across the Borderline in 1993, with the two collaborating on the track “I Can’t Read Your Mind.”

The album continues Nelson’s long creative partnership with producer Buddy Cannon, a collaboration that has produced nearly 20 albums over 13 years. The May tour leg wraps up on May 24. Dream Chaser drops five days later on May 29.

Dream Chaser Track Listing

1. Dream Chaser
2. Fly Away
3. We’d Make a Good Movie
4. I Can’t Read Your Mind
5. Whiskey Wants Me To
6. Wonder What I’m Gonna Do
7. After All
8. Love Overdue
9. I Don’t Think I’ve Cried Today
10. Developing My Pictures

FAQ — Willie Nelson 2026 Tour

When do Willie Nelson May 2026 tickets go on sale? General on-sale starts April 10 at 10 a.m. local time. Club Luck members get presale access on April 8 at 10 a.m. local.

Where does Willie Nelson’s May 2026 tour start? The new leg opens May 14 at Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark in Waco, Texas.

Is Willie Nelson touring with his Family Band in 2026? Yes. Willie Nelson & Family headlines all spring 2026 dates, with sons Lukas and Micah Nelson part of the touring ensemble.

What is Willie Nelson’s new album in 2026? Dream Chaser, his 79th solo studio album, reis releaseday 29, 2026, via Legacy Recordings.

Does Willie Nelson have a Bob Dylan collaboration on the new album? Yes. “I Can’t Read Your Mind” marks their first co-write together since 1993’s Across the Borderline.

Where can I buy official Willie Nelson 2026 tour tickets? Ticketmaster.com sells primary tickets for all 2026 Willie Nelson dates.

How many dates has Willie Nelson added for spring 2026? He has added seven new dates for May 14–24, bringing his confirmed spring 2026 total to 13 shows.