Goose is gearing up for an exhilarating year ahead, having just announced a series of summer tour dates for 2026. The Connecticut-bred band will hit the road with support from notable acts such as The Disco Biscuits, moe., and Greensky Bluegrass. The tour kicks off on June 13 in Toronto and wraps up on August 29 in Salt Lake City. Fans can look forward to presales starting Wednesday, January 28, with general ticket sales beginning on Friday, January 30, at 10 a.m. local time.
Recent Accomplishments: Goose’s 2025 Highlights
Goose had an eventful 2025, marked by the release of two highly anticipated albums. The first, titled Everything Must Go, debuted in April, followed by a surprise album, Chain Yer Dragon, which was unveiled in mid-August. This latter release provided fans with nearly 90 minutes of new music, including the lengthy fan favorite, “Factory Fiction.”
Rick Mitarotonda, the band’s guitarist and vocalist, expressed how Chain Yer Dragon allowed the band to revisit and finalize ideas dating back to 2011. “We’ve been trying to make this record for a long time. …It makes sense now,” he shared in late August. “It feels deeply right that it’s happening now … where the band is now, the way we’re communicating, the way we’re interacting with each other. It’s right. It feels really, really good for this material to have been realized this way.”
Philosophy of Musical Evolution
In a conversation with the Captain at WBLM, Mitarotonda emphasized Goose’s approach to music as a dynamic and evolving entity. The band’s philosophy, as he noted, is influenced by many predecessors in the jam band scene, particularly the Grateful Dead. He appreciated how modern artists like Justin Vernon of Bon Iver also embrace this philosophy, stating, “There’s so many ways a song can exist.” This commitment to evolution is a cornerstone of Goose’s identity as a band.
Goose’s 2026 Tour Itinerary
The band will embark on a diverse tour schedule, starting with a performance in Athens, Georgia, in March, followed by several shows throughout April in the South and Texas. Following their overseas engagements in May and early June, Goose will then travel across the United States for their summer leg of the tour.
Notable highlights include two performances at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City, where they previously captivated audiences with a marathon show exceeding four hours. Other significant stops include Red Rocks in Colorado, the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and the WAMU Theater in Seattle.
Goose’s 2026 Tour Dates
Below is the list of confirmed tour dates for Goose in 2026:
- Mar. 28 – Athens, GA – Jam in the Streets †
- April 10 – Asheville, NC – ExploreAsheville.com Arena
- April 11 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amphitheater *
- April 12 – Orlando, FL – Florida Groves Music & Arts Festival †
- April 14 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
- April 15 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
- April 17 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
- April 18 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
- April 19 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
- April 21 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre
- April 22 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre
- April 23 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
- April 24 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
- April 25 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
- May 7-9 – San José del Cabo, Mexico – Viva El Gonzo
- May 22 – London, UK – Electric Brixton
- May 23 – London, UK – Electric Brixton
- May 25 – Brussels, BE – La Madeleine
- May 27 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg
- May 28 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg
- May 30 – Cologne, DE – Bürgerhaus Stollwerck
- June 01 – Paris, FR – Élysée-Montmartre
- June 03 – Berlin, DE – Festaal Kreuzberg
- June 05 – Aarhus, DK – NorthSide 2026 †
- June 13 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre ^ #
- June 15 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome #
- June 16 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome #
- June 19 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
- June 20 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
- June 23 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery #
- June 24 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery #
- June 26 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater #
- June 27 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater #
- June 28 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion #
- June 30 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion #
- July 01 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion #
- July 02 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center #
- July 03 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center ‡ #
- July 04 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center § #
- August 13 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre #
- August 14 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre #
- August 15 – Stanford, CA – Frost Amphitheater #
- August 16 – Reno, NV – The Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort #
- August 18 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom #
- August 19 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater Δ #
- August 21 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater Δ #
- August 22 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater ‖ #
- August 24 – Missoula, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater #
- August 27 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre #
- August 28 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre #
- August 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – TBA #
† Festival Appearance
* w/ Special Guests The Stews
# Newly Announced Date
^ w/ Special Guest Julian Lage
‡ w/ Special Guests The Disco Biscuits
§ w/ Special Guests moe.
Δ w/ Special Guests Greensky Bluegrass
‖ w/ Special Guests Buffalo Traffic Jam
Conclusion
With a busy tour schedule and a rich discography that continues to evolve, Goose is poised to make waves in the music scene throughout 2026. The excitement surrounding their upcoming shows and recent releases reflects a bright future for the band and their dedicated fanbase.
FAQs
When do tickets for Goose’s 2026 tour go on sale?
Presales begin on January 28, 2026, and general ticket sales start on January 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time.
What are the major highlights of Goose’s 2026 tour?
Key highlights include performances at Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, among other venues.
What albums did Goose release in 2025?
Goose released two albums in 2025: Everything Must Go in April and the surprise album Chain Yer Dragon in August.
Who are the supporting acts for Goose’s summer tour?
The supporting acts include The Disco Biscuits, moe., and Greensky Bluegrass.
