Ricardo Arjona Announces Extensive 2026 Tour, “What the Dry Man Didn’t Say”
Ricardo Arjona, the celebrated Guatemalan singer-songwriter, is embarking on a massive tour across the Americas in 2026, following a recently concluded residency in his home country that was lauded by fans and critics alike. The tour, titled “What the Dry Man Didn’t Say,” promises to bring Arjona’s signature blend of poetic lyrics and captivating melodies to audiences in the United States, Puerto Rico, and several South American nations.
Arjona’s Guatemalan residency, which officially ended on December 14th, was marked by “unforgettable moments” experienced by both the artist and attendees at the Efraín Recinos room within the Miguel Ángel Asturias Cultural Center. The concerts were characterized by intimate details and anecdotes, solidifying this tour as one of the most personal of his career.
Now, Arjona is poised to extend that connection to a wider audience. “The things that are written, you have to shout them out,” Arjona shared on social media, announcing the tour. “Putting the songs in the suitcase, agreeing on the date, dreaming of the moment. See you soon, my brothers. Because we are a bit of the country they left and the friend who embraces and celebrates the reunion.”
The initial leg of the tour will focus heavily on the United States, with an impressive 34 performances scheduled throughout the country. Iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York City, the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and the Honda Center in California are already confirmed. Arjona will also be performing in Illinois, North Carolina, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas, among other states.
Here are the confirmed dates and venues for the start of the “What the Dry Man Didn’t Say” tour in 2026:
- January 30, Chicago, Illinois
- February 3, Charlotte, North Carolina
- February 6, Hartford, Connecticut
- February 7, Elmont, New York
- February 11 & 12, Madison Square Garden, New York City
- February 14, Boston, Massachusetts
- February 18, Denver, Colorado
- February 21, Sacramento, California
- February 24, Seattle, Washington
- February 25, Portland, Oregon
- February 27, Las Vegas, Nevada
- February 28, Los Angeles, California
- March 5, San Jose, California
- March 8, Salt Lake City, Utah
- March 11, Palm Desert, California
- March 12, San Diego, California
- March 14, San Francisco, California
- March 15, Anaheim, California
- March 20, Glendale, Arizona
- March 22, Houston, Texas
- March 25, San Antonio, Texas
- March 27, McAllen, Texas
- March 29, Austin, Texas
- April 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7, Miami, Florida
- April 10, Nashville, Tennessee
- April 11, Atlanta, Georgia
- April 13, Washington DC
- April 16, Reading, Pennsylvania
- April 17, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Following the extensive U.S. leg, Arjona will perform three shows in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on April 24th, 25th, and 26th. The tour will then shift its focus to South America, with confirmed dates in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Costa Rica. Performances are scheduled to begin in May, with twelve shows planned for Buenos Aires, Argentina, from May 1st to May 24th.
Further South American dates include:
- June 5, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18 & 19, Santiago, Chile
- June 26, Lima, Peru
- July 30 & 31, Bogotá, Colombia
- August 1 & 2, Bogotá, Colombia
- August 6, Quito, Ecuador
- August 8, Guayaquil, Ecuador
- August 14 & 15, San José, Costa Rica
While the tour is currently slated to conclude in August, a potential European leg remains a possibility before the end of the year. Arjona has consistently engaged with his fanbase through social media, and further announcements regarding additional performances are expected to be shared through these channels. The artist’s continued connection with his followers suggests that further expansion of the tour is highly probable, bringing his music to even more corners of the globe.
