Dark Star Orchestra Tour 2026 Dates, Setlist & Tickets

Dark Star Orchestra Tour 2026 Dates, Setlist & Tickets: Dark Star Orchestra is a band that plays songs by the Grateful Dead. They are going on a spring tour in 2026. The tour will take them to Texas and other Southeastern states. The tour starts on May 7 at Stable Hall in San Antonio, Texas. They will also play in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.

The tour ends at Legend Valley in Ohio for the Dark Star Jubilee festival from May 22 to May 24. In 2026, the band played their 3,400th show. DSO will perform this week on their March tour. They will play across the Northeast and Midwest. The March tour ends with two shows at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

In June, they will play at the All Good Now festival. They will also have a one show in Freehold, New Jersey, and two shows at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York. You can see all upcoming shows on the Dark Star Orchestra website.

For more details, visit the Dark Star Orchestra official website or follow their official social media channels for updates.

Dark Star Orchestra Tour 2026: Overview

• Band Name: Dark Star Orchestra
• Tour Type: Spring & Festival Tour 2026
• Tour Start: May 7, 2026 – Stable Hall, San Antonio, Texas
• Tour End: May 24, 2026 – Legend Valley, Ohio (Dark Star Jubilee Festival)
• Regions Covered: Texas, Southeastern U.S., North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Ohio
• Notable Milestone: 3,400th performance in 2026
• March Tour Recap: Northeast & Midwest tour ends with two shows at F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Tour Info Source: All upcoming shows listed on the Dark Star Orchestra Official Website

Dark Star Orchestra 2026 Tour Dates

Here is the complete tour schedule of the Dark Star Orchestra Tour 2026.

• Mar 5, 2026 – Wilmington, DE, US — Grand Opera House
• Mar 6, 2026 – Red Bank, NJ, US — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
• Mar 7, 2026 – Mashantucket, CT, US — The Premier Theater at Foxwoods
• Mar 9, 2026 – Akron, OH, US — Goodyear Theater at East End
• Mar 10, 2026 – Nashville, IN, US — Brown County Music Center
• Mar 12, 2026 – Saint Paul, MN, US — Palace Theatre
• Mar 13, 2026 – Milwaukee, WI, US — Riverside Theater
• Mar 14, 2026 – Chicago, IL, US — The Riviera Theatre
• Mar 15, 2026 – Newport, KY, US — MegaCorp Pavilion
• Mar 18, 2026 – Columbus, OH, US — KEMBA Live!
• Mar 19, 2026 – Pittsburgh, PA, US — Stage AE
• Mar 20, 2026 – Wilkes-Barre, PA, US — F.M. Kirby Center
• Mar 21, 2026 – Wilkes-Barre, PA, US — F.M. Kirby Center

• May 7, 2026 – San Antonio, TX, US — Stable Hall
• May 8, 2026 – Dallas, TX, US — Longhorn Ballroom
• May 9, 2026 – Austin, TX, US — ACL Live at The Moody Theater
• May 11, 2026 – Houston, TX, US — House of Blues
• May 14, 2026 – Charleston, SC, US — The Refinery Charleston
• May 15, 2026 – Asheville, NC, US — Asheville Yards
• May 16, 2026 – Charlotte, NC, US — The Amp Ballantyne
• May 17, 2026 – Wilmington, NC, US — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
• May 19, 2026 – Roanoke, VA, US — Elmwood Park
• May 22–24, 2026 – Thornville, OH, US — Dark Star Jubilee (with Melvin Seals and JGB, Little Feat)
• Jun 13+, 2026 – Columbia, MD, US — All Good Now (with Widespread Panic, Primus, Greensky Bluegrass)
• Jun 20, 2026 – Freehold, NJ, US — ParkStage
• Jun 25–26, 2026 – New York, NY, US — The Rooftop at Pier 17
• Jan 12+, 2027 – Montego Bay, Jamaica — Jam In The Sand (with Melvin Seals and JGB, Daniel Donato)

Dark Star Orchestra Tour 2026 Expected Setlist

Here is the expected setlist of Dark Star Orchestra Tour 2026 based on Dark Star Orchestra concert at Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO, USA on 13 February 2026 .

Set 1:

• Bertha
• Greatest Story Ever Told
• Dire Wolf
• The Little Red Rooster
• Brown-Eyed Women
• Cassidy
• Candyman
• El Paso
• Althea
• Minglewood Blue

Set 2:

• Alabama Getaway
• Promised Land
• Ship of Fools
• Lost Sailor
• Saint of Circumstance
• Drums
• Space
• The Other One
• Stella Blue
• Man Smart, Woman Smarter
• Johnny B. Good

Encore:

• U.S. Blues
• Piece of My Heart

How Long is Dark Star Orchestra Concert?

Dark Star Orchestra concerts usually last about 3 hours and 35 minutes to 4 hours. Most shows feature two long sets with a 30-minute intermission between them. Concerts typically begin around 7:30 PM or 8:00 PM, while venue doors usually open 60 to 90 minutes before the show starts.

The performances often end around 11:30 PM or 12:00 AM, although some shows may continue later. The band designs these concerts to recreate the classic Grateful Dead live concert experience.

Dark Star Orchestra Tour Presale Tickets

Winter Tour Presale started on October 22, 2025 at 10 AM local time. The Winter Tour Presale code is DEAL. These presale tickets are for shows in January and February 2026.

Spring Tour Presale starts on March 4, 2026 at 10 AM ET. The Spring Tour Presale code is RIPPLE. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster, at venue box offices, and through the Dark Star Orchestra official website.

Dark Star Orchestra Current members

This is the complete current band lineup of Dark Star Orchestra:

• Lisa Mackey – vocals, (1997–present) & Harmonica (2012 – present)
• Rob Koritz – drums, percussion (1999–present)
• Dino English – drums, percussion (1999–present)
• Rob Eaton – rhythm guitar, vocals (2001–present)
• Rob Barraco – keyboards, vocals (some shows in 2005 and 2006, 2007–present)
• Jeff Mattson – lead guitar, vocals (one show in 2005, 2009–2010, 2010–present)
• Skip Vangelas – bass, vocals (some shows in 2001, 2013–present)

Dark Star Orchestra Past Tours

This is the complete list of all Dark Star Orchestra Past Tours year wise:

• 1500 And Counting Tour
• European Tour
• Spring Tour
• Road To The Roo Tour
• All Good Vibes Tour
• Like A Tumbleweed Tour
• Red Caravan Tour
• Cosmic New Year’s Run

• Winter Tour
• Spring Tour West
• Spring Tour East
• Summer Tour
• Rex Caravan Tour
• Fall Tour
• Cosmic New Year’s Run

• Southbound Winter Tour
• One Way Or Another Tour
• Seeds Of Light Tour
• Rock My Soul Summer Tour
• A Slingshot On Mars Tour
• Wings A Mile Long Tour
• From A City Near You Tour
• Cosmic New Year’s Run

• Southbound Winter Tour
• Four Winds Tour
• Into The Sun Tour
• Hearts Of Summer Tour
• Last Rose Of Summer Tour
• Fall Tour
• Cosmic New Year’s Run

• Southbound Winter Tour
• European Tour
• Spring Tour West
• Spring Tour East
• Meet Me At The Jubilee Summer Tour
• Fall Tour West
• Fall Tour East
• Cosmic New Year’s Run

• Winter Tour
• Spring Tour West
• Spring Tour East
• Summer Tour Midwest
• Summer Tour Northeast
• Fall Tour West
• Fall Tour East
• Cosmic New Year’s Run

• Winter tour
• Spring tour east
• Fall tour east

• Special Acoustic Show at Terrapin Crossroads
• Spring Tour West
• Rob Eaton to perform with The Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue
• Rob Eaton to perform with Axile Tilt
• Special Acoustic Show in Washington, D.C.
• Spring Tour East
• Dark Star Jubilee
• Mattson, Barraco & Friends
• 3 Special JGB Shows
• Summer Tour

FAQs: Dark Star Orchestra Tour 2026

Q1. Is Dark Star Orchestra touring in 2026?

A. Yes, Dark Star Orchestra is on a spring and festival tour in 2026, with shows across the U.S., including Texas, the Southeast, and Ohio.

Q2. When and where does the Dark Star Orchestra 2026 tour begin?

A. The spring tour begins on May 7, 2026, at Stable Hall in San Antonio, Texas.

Q3. When and where does Dark Star Orchestra tour end?

A. The spring tour ends on May 24, 2026, at Legend Valley during the Dark Star Jubilee festival. Additional festival appearances are scheduled later in June and in 2027.

Q4. Who are some of the special guests on Dark Star Orchestra tour?

A. Dark Star Orchestra are select shows feature guests like Melvin Seals and JGB, Little Feat, Daniel Donato, and festival lineups with Widespread Panic, Primus, and Greensky Bluegrass.

Q5. How can fans buy Dark Star Orchestra Tour tickets?

A. Tickets for Dark Star Orchestra tour are available on Ticketmaster, at venue box offices, and through the Dark Star Orchestra Official Website.

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