The Black Dog and The Wandering Boy Tour 2026

James McMurtry Tour 2026

Mar 25, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026

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James McMurtry Announces The Black Dog and The Wandering Boy Tour 2026

Acclaimed lyricist James McMurtry hits the road for his 2025-2026 The Black Dog and The Wandering Boy Tour, supporting his new album of the same name. Released in June 2025, the album is his first in four years and is praised for its profound, narrative-driven songwriting.

Kicking off in the Kessler Theater on November 14, 2025, the tour spans the United States. Singer-songwriter BettySoo joins as a special guest on many dates. The tour will make stops in cities including Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Atlanta, and Memphis.

McMurtry will also appear at the 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL in South Walton, FL, in January 2026. This tour celebrates the new record from one of America's most essential songwriters.

Secure your chance to witness this masterful artist's craft now!

James McMurtry Tour Dates 2026

The Black Dog and The Wandering Boy Tour (United States)

Date

SUN

SEP

Dawes ParkEvanston, IL

SAT

JUN

Red River Station BBQSaint Jo, TX

TUE

JUN

TurntableIndianapolis, IN

WED

JUN

Woodward Theater | Weddings & Events HallCincinnati, OH

THU

JUN

Charleston Coliseum & Convention CenterCharleston, WV

SAT

JUN

Elkton Music HallElkton, MD

SAT

JUN

Beachland Ballroom & TavernCleveland, OH

THU

JUL

The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing CompanySanta Fe, NM

FRI

JUL

The Rebel LoungePhoenix, AZ

SAT

JUL

Pappy + Harriet'sPioneertown, CA

SUN

JUL

TroubadourWest Hollywood, CA

THU

JUL

Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CA

FRI

JUL

The ChapelSan Francisco, CA

SAT

JUL

The ChapelSan Francisco, CA

SUN

JUL

Harlow'sSacramento, CA

TUE

JUL

Aladdin TheaterPortland, OR

WED

JUL

Tractor TavernSeattle, WA

THU

JUL

Tractor TavernSeattle, WA

FRI

JUL

The District BarSpokane, WA

SAT

AUG

The Show Room at Zootown Arts Community Center - ComplexMissoula, MT

TUE

AUG

The Pub StationBillings, MT

THU

AUG

The State RoomSalt Lake City, UT

FRI

AUG

The State RoomSalt Lake City, UT

SAT

AUG

Chautauqua Community HouseBoulder, CO

SUN

AUG

WaveWichita, KS

TUE

AUG

Culture Centre SchlachthofBremen, Germany

MON

AUG

Circolo ADMR ChiariChiari (Brescia), Italy

WED

SEP

Saint Luke'sGlasgow, UK

WED

OCT

Brudenell Social ClubLeeds, UK

SAT

OCT

The Old Cold StoreNottingham, UK

TUE

OCT

Union ChapelLondon, UK

WED

OCT

St Mary's ChurchOxted, UK

SUN

OCT

De OosterpoortGroningen, Netherlands

WED

OCT

WaldHaus HeilbronnHeilbronn, Germany

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About James McMurtry

Texas-born James McMurtry is a master of Americana and folk-rock, celebrated for his sharp, literary storytelling. The son of author Larry McMurtry, his incisive songs like "We Can't Make It Here" offer keen social commentary. His latest album is The Black Dog and The Wandering Boy (2025). He'll support the album on The Black Dog and The Wandering Boy Tour, starting November 14, 2025.

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Where is James McMurtry touring in 2026?

James McMurtry Tour Dates 2026:
Sep 12 - Dawes Park, Evanston, IL
Jun 13 - Red River Station BBQ, Saint Jo, TX
Jun 16 - Turntable, Indianapolis, IN
Jun 17 - Woodward Theater | Weddings & Events Hall, Cincinnati, OH
Jun 18 - Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Charleston, WV
Jun 20 - Elkton Music Hall, Elkton, MD
Jun 27 - Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, Cleveland, OH
Jul 16 - The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company, Santa Fe, NM
Jul 17 - The Rebel Lounge, Phoenix, AZ
Jul 18 - Pappy + Harriet's, Pioneertown, CA
Jul 19 - Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA
Jul 23 - Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz, CA
Jul 24 - The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
Jul 25 - The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
Jul 26 - Harlow's, Sacramento, CA
Jul 28 - Aladdin Theater, Portland, OR
Jul 29 - Tractor Tavern, Seattle, WA
Jul 30 - Tractor Tavern, Seattle, WA
Jul 31 - The District Bar, Spokane, WA
Aug 01 - The Show Room at Zootown Arts Community Center - Complex, Missoula, MT
Aug 04 - The Pub Station, Billings, MT
Aug 06 - The State Room, Salt Lake City, UT
Aug 07 - The State Room, Salt Lake City, UT
Aug 08 - Chautauqua Community House, Boulder, CO
Aug 09 - Wave, Wichita, KS
Aug 25 - Culture Centre Schlachthof, Bremen, Germany
Aug 31 - Circolo ADMR Chiari, Chiari (Brescia), Italy
Sep 30 - Saint Luke's, Glasgow, UK
Oct 07 - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK
Oct 10 - The Old Cold Store, Nottingham, UK
Oct 13 - Union Chapel, London, UK
Oct 14 - St Mary's Church, Oxted, UK
Oct 18 - De Oosterpoort, Groningen, Netherlands
Oct 28 - WaldHaus Heilbronn, Heilbronn, Germany