Tour Dates

Ray LaMontagne 2026 North America Tour: Complete Overview

Ray LaMontagne will tour North America in 2026 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his Trouble album. Each concert will feature the album performed in full, plus selected songs from his later releases. The tour covers major U.S. and Canadian cities and ends with three nights in New York. Tickets purchased for 2025 remain valid. Below is the complete schedule, ticket details, setlist preview, and city-by-city breakdown.

Reason for Rescheduling

The original 2025 tour was postponed due to oral surgery and extended recovery. The updated Ray LaMontagne 2026 schedule keeps most of the original venues and adds new stops. Extra preparation time has been used to improve the sound mix, lighting, and overall concert flow.

Concert Format and Stage Setup

Each show will feature the Trouble album in its original track order. Venues are chosen for their acoustic quality, ranging from historic theatres to open-air amphitheatres. Stage design will remain minimal, focusing on warm lighting and natural sound to highlight Ray’s voice and guitar.

Ray LaMontagne 2026 North America Tour Dates

  • Aug 23 — Salt Lake City, UT — Red Butte Garden
  • Aug 25 — Vail, CO — Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
  • Aug 27 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • Aug 29 — Omaha, NE — Orpheum Theater
  • Aug 31 — Highland Park, IL — Ravinia Festival
  • Sep 2 — Minneapolis, MN — State Theatre
  • Sep 4 — Iowa City, IA — Hancher Auditorium
  • Sep 6 — St. Louis, MO — Stifel Theatre
  • Sep 8–9 — Nashville, TN — Ryman Auditorium
  • Sep 11 — Louisville, KY — Louisville Palace
  • Sep 13 — Syracuse, NY — Landmark Theatre
  • Sep 15 — Wilkes-Barre, PA — F.M. Kirby Center
  • Sep 17 — Selbyville, DE — Freeman Arts Pavilion
  • Sep 19 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met
  • Sep 21 — Vienna, VA — Wolf Trap
  • Sep 23 — Durham, NC — DPAC
  • Sep 25 — Columbus, OH — Palace Theatre
  • Sep 27 — Akron, OH — Akron Civic Theatre
  • Sep 29 — Detroit, MI — Fox Theatre
  • Sep 30–Oct 1 — Boston, MA — Wang Theatre
  • Oct 2 — Portland, ME — Merrill Auditorium
  • Oct 1–3 — New York, NY — Beacon Theatre

Ticket Information

Tickets bought for 2025 are valid for the 2026 rescheduled dates. Refunds or exchanges are available through the original ticket seller. New tickets are on sale now. VIP packages in select cities offer early entry, premium seating, and exclusive merchandise.

City-by-City Highlights

Salt Lake City, UT — Aug 23

Opening night at Red Butte Garden offers a scenic outdoor start to the tour, with potential for unique setlist variations.

Morrison, CO — Aug 27

Red Rocks Amphitheatre is known worldwide for its natural rock formations and perfect acoustics. This is one of the most anticipated shows.

Nashville, TN — Sep 8–9

Two nights at Ryman Auditorium bring the tour into one of the most historic music venues in America, often leading to surprise guest appearances.

Philadelphia, PA — Sep 19

The Met combines theatre intimacy with arena capacity, making it ideal for a high-energy crowd.

Boston, MA — Sep 30–Oct 1

Two shows in Boston allow for possible changes in encores. These nights may include additional tracks beyond the Trouble album.

New York, NY — Oct 1–3

The tour finale at Beacon Theatre will likely feature extended encores and emotional closing performances.

Setlist & Performance Insights

The Ray LaMontagne 2026 tour setlist is centered on debut album Trouble. The songs are performed in their original track order to maintain the album’s flow.

  • Entire Trouble album — 10 tracks
  • Acoustic mini-set — 2–3 songs from later albums
  • Full band closing set — 3–4 fan favorites including You Are the Best Thing

Performance style: Minimal talk between songs, acoustic sections to highlight vocals, balanced sound mix, average duration 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. Rotating encores keep each show unique.

Expected Audience Experience

Theatres and amphitheatres create close artist-audience interaction. Fans can expect clear, warm sound, visible stage details from most seats, and a setlist designed for immersive listening.

FAQ

Why was the tour moved to 2026?

Due to oral surgery and recovery needs.

Where does the North American tour begin and end?

It starts in Salt Lake City on August 23, 2026, and ends in New York City on October 3, 2026.

Are 2025 tickets still valid?

Yes, all 2025 tickets are valid for the 2026 rescheduled dates.