Iron & Wine Announces Extensive 2026 Tour Across Oceania and North america
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A global expedition for fans of the acclaimed singer-songwriter is on the horizon, as Iron & Wine has revealed plans for a 2026 tour encompassing Australia, New Zealand, and a notable run across North America. Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, December 12, at 10 a.m.local time,with presales available to newsletter subscribers starting Tuesday,December 9.
Winter-Summer Expedition
The tour, described as a “winter-summer expedition,” will take Sam Beam and Iron & Wine across both hemispheres, though the itinerary focuses on just four countries. The Oceania leg kicks off February 28 in Perth, Australia, and continues through March 15, concluding in Wellington, New Zealand. The North American portion begins April 27 in St. Louis,Missouri,and stretches through May 17 in Carrboro,North Carolina.
Limited Canadian Date
For Canadian fans, the opportunity to see Iron & Wine live will be limited to a single performance on May 9 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, at The Avalon theater.While a single date, it nonetheless offers a chance for fans north of the border to experience the band’s signature sound live.
Potential Setlist Hints
Beam will likely showcase material from his 2024 album, Light Verse, during the tour.Though, as one source noted, the possibility of new music announcements remains open, leaving fans anticipating potential surprises.
Tour Dates at a Glance
Here’s a complete list of the announced tour dates:
Australia & New Zealand (February – March 2026)
- 02/28 Perth, Australia – The Rechabite
- 03/02 Brisbane, Australia – The Princess Theatre
- 03/04 Sydney, Australia – City Recital Hall
- 03/06 Adelaide, Australia – WOMADelaide
- 03/07 Port Fairy, Australia – Port Fairy Folk Festival
- 03/08 Port Fairy, Australia – Port Fairy Folk Festival
- 03/10 Melbourne, Australia – Northcote Theatre
- 03/12 Hobart, Australia – Odeon Theatre
- 03/14 Auckland, New Zealand – Powerstation
- 03/15 Wellington, New Zealand – Meow nui
North America (April – May 2026)
- 04/27 St Louis, MO – The Pageant
- 04/28 Columbia, MO – The Blue Note
- 04/29 Omaha, NE – Astro Theatre
- 05/01 Saint Paul, MN – Fitzgerald Theater
- 05/02 Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom
- 05/03 Iowa City, IA – The Englert Theatre
- 05/05 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
- 05/06 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
- 05/08 Ann Arbor, MI – Michigan Theater
- 05/09 Niagara Falls, ON – The Avalon Theatre
- 05/10 Albany, NY – The Egg
- 05/11 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
- 05/13 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
- 05/14 Washington, D.C.- 9:30 Club
- 05/15 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
- 05/16 Saxapahaw, NC – Haw River Ballroom
- 05/17 Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle (with Improvement Movement)
For more show listings and information, fans are encouraged to visit Concert Central. This extensive tour promises to bring the evocative sounds of Iron & Wine to audiences across the globe, solidifying the project’s enduring legacy.
