Fresh off the release of his acclaimed new studio album Breakthrough, celebrated blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa has announced an extensive 2026 U.S. Spring Tour with a stop at DPAC on March 13, 2026. The 18-date run kicks off February 21st in South Bend, IN and will bring Bonamassa’s powerful live show to theaters and arenas across the Midwest and East Coast, culminating in a March 21st performance at The BayCare Sound in Clearwater, FL.

 

Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 25, at 10:00 AM:

• Online at DPACnc.com
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Ticket Center at DPAC: 919.680.2787,
  123 Vivian Street / William V. “Bill” Bell Way, Durham, NC

 

The tour announcement arrives just days after Bonamassa released Breakthrough, his most adventurous and genre-defying, and emotionally resonant effort to date. Out now on J&R Adventures, his 17th studio album, spans genre and geography, blending global influences with deeply personal songwriting and, of course, Bonamassa’s signature guitar mastery. Produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Shirley and co-written with Tom Hambridge, James House and Gary Nicholson, Breakthrough has already earned critical acclaim for its stylistic boldness and mature songcraft. Order the new album HERE and watch the official music video for the latest single “Broken Record” NOW.

 

Early reviews for Breakthrough have been overwhelmingly positive, with critics praising both its artistic range and emotional depth. Premier Guitar featured Bonamassa on its cover and called Breakthrough a “full-hearted essay in expressive playing and singing,” noting the album’s balance between “hard-edged, riff-driven” rock and “classic soul-pop.” Blues Rock Review awarded it 9.5/10 stars, calling it “an amazing record that promises to become a classic” and highlighting its “immaculate collection of timeless music.” Cryptic Rock called it “a decisive, intentional, forward-looking statement” and praised its “richly diverse sound.” At the same time, Rock and Blues Muse hailed it as “another keeper” and “one of Bonamassa’s finest.”

 

The Spring Tour announcement adds to an already packed schedule for Bonamassa. He just wrapped a successful run of European summer dates, including sold-out shows in Ireland and headline sets at iconic festivals like North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival and Bospop. He now turns his focus to a U.S. summer amphitheater run, including marquee stops at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA (July 31st) and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO (August 8th). In September, he’ll be opening for THE WHO in Chicago and performing at the Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville, KY, before headlining the sold-out Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Alaska cruise. A full U.S. fall tour kicks off in November and runs through the end of the year. For the latest news, tour updates, and VIP package info, visit jbonamassa.com.

 

JOE BONAMASSA - TOUR SCHEDULE

 

U.S. SUMMER TOUR 2025

July 31 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre

August 1 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre

August 3 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

August 5 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest

August 6 – Pocatello, ID – Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre

August 8 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

August 9 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Resort & Casino Amphitheater

 

SEPTEMBER 2025

September 7 – Chicago, IL – United Center*

September 9 – Chicago, IL – United Center*

September 12 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Festival

September 13 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap

September 15-21, 2025 – Seattle, WA – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea ALASKA

 *Supporting The Who

 

U.S. FALL TOUR 2025

November 3 – Columbus, OH – Palace Theatre

November 5 – Toronto, ON – The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto

November 7 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre

November 8 – Fort Wayne, IN – Embassy Theatre

November 10 – Rockford, IL – Coronado Theatre

November 11 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre

November 14 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater

November 15 – Houston, TX – Hobby Center

November 18 – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center Selena Auditorium

November 19 – Abilene, TX – Abilene Auditorium

November 21 – Midland, TX – Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

November 22 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater

November 23 – Shreveport, LA – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium

November 25 – Fayetteville, AR – Walton Arts Center

November 26 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre

November 29 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre

November 30 – Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Performing Arts Centre

December 2 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theatre

December 3 – Sarasota, FL – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

December 5 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena

December 6 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live

 

U.S. SPRING TOUR 2026 (NEWLY ANNOUNCED)

February 21 – South Bend, IN – The Morris Performing Arts Center

February 23 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Paramount Theatre

February 25 – Madison, WI – Overture Center for the Arts

February 27 – Peoria, IL – Prairie Home Alliance Theater

February 28 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre

March 2 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

March 4 – Springfield, MA – Springfield Symphony Hall

March 6 – Westbury, NY – Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair

March 7 – Pittsburgh, PA – Benedum Center

March 8 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts

March 10 – Reading, PA – Santander Performing Arts Center

March 11 – Virginia Beach, VA – Sandler Center

March 13 – Durham, NC – DPAC

March 14 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena

March 17 – Knoxville, TN – Knoxville Civic Auditorium

March 19 – Huntsville, AL – VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

March 20 – Macon, GA – Atrium Health Amphitheater

March 21 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound

 

March 25-29, 2026 – Miami, FL – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea XI +

April 10-12, 2026 - Miramar Beach, FL - Sound Wave Beach Weekend +

+Sold Out

 

ABOUT JOE BONAMASSA

Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of today. As a four-time GRAMMY-nominated artist and 15x Blues Music Award Nominee (4-time winner), he achieved his 28th No.1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with his most recent live album and concert film, Live at the Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra. Joe has just released his highly acclaimed 17th studio album Breakthrough, which has been described as his most adventurous and genre-defying album to date. Still in his 40s, Bonamassa has become a living legend with an astounding multi-genre catalog. He has released more than 50 albums, including studio and live recordings, as well as collaborative albums with his adventurous side projects: Black Country Communion and Rock Candy Funk Party.

 

A prolific writer who is always on the hunt to expand his eclectic musical horizons, Bonamassa has a limitless work ethic whether it’s in the studio, on the road, or working with other artists to spur new music. In recent years, he has produced an immense number of albums including Joanne Shaw Taylor, Marc Broussard, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall, and others for his independent labels Journeyman Records and KTBA Records, and has also launched Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide. Visit http://www.jbonamassa.com for more information.

 

For more information, please contact Jon Bleicher at Prospect PR

[jon@prospectpr.com, 973.330.1711]

 

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