Beach Boys Tour Dates 2026: The Complete Concert Guide
Beach Boys tour dates 2026 are officially locked in, and this summer run is shaping up to be one of the most significant the band has staged in years.
Celebrating 60 years of Pet Sounds, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, and the full touring band are hitting venues from coast to coast and even crossing the Atlantic.
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Beach Boys Tour Dates 2026: The Definitive Tour Vision
The Beach Boys have built one of the most consistent live touring legacies in rock history, and 2026 is no exception.
This year’s run is anchored by a headline theme: the 60th anniversary of Pet Sounds, released May 16, 1966.
That album did not just launch a record, it fundamentally changed how rock music was recorded.
Fronted by founding member Mike Love and longtime vocalist Bruce Johnston, the touring band continues to honor that legacy every single night.
New dates have been added well beyond the original schedule, signaling strong ticket demand across North America and the UK.
Added stops now include Atlantic City, NJ; Medford, MA; Quakertown, PA; Temecula, CA; Baltimore, MD; Thackerville, OK; Lancaster, PA; and Niagara Falls, ON, Canada.
The official tour website at beachboystour.org has updated ticketing details for all new and existing dates.
You can also check the Classic Rock Artists Tours page for ongoing coverage as more dates are confirmed.
Why Pet Sounds Changes the Meaning of This Tour
Sixty years is a long time to carry a record, but Pet Sounds carries itself.
Released in May 1966, it was the Beach Boys’ 11th studio album and remains one of the most critically acclaimed records in rock history.
Songs like “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “God Only Knows,” and “Sloop John B” defined a generation and influenced everyone from Paul McCartney to Radiohead.
Paul McCartney has called “God Only Knows” one of the greatest songs ever written, and that assessment still holds up today.
Hearing those arrangements performed live, with full vocal harmonies built into the show, is a different experience entirely than hitting play on a streaming service.
Brian Wilson’s studio ambition on that record was extraordinary for 1966, and a touring version that pays it proper tribute demands serious production.
For a deeper look at one of the band’s most iconic follow-up singles, check out the full history of Good Vibrations (1966).
Beach Boys Tour Dates 2026: Full Schedule
The tour officially kicks off March 22 in Orlando, Florida, and runs through summer with UK dates in June.
Here is the confirmed schedule as of late February 2026:
- January 24 – North Myrtle Beach, SC @ Alabama Theatre
- January 26 – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL @ Ponte Vedra Concert Hall (two shows)
- February 21 – Albuquerque, NM @ Route 66 Casino Hotel – Legends Theater
- February 22 – Chandler, AZ @ Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass
- March 22 – Orlando, FL (official tour kickoff)
- March 26-27 – Additional spring dates TBA
- April 4 – Additional spring date TBA
- May 23 – Additional spring date TBA
- June 14 – London, UK @ Live at Chelsea
- June 16 – Edinburgh, UK @ Edinburgh Playhouse
- June 17 – Halifax, UK @ The Piece Hall
- June 18 – Southampton, UK @ Southampton Summer Sessions
- June 19 – Wolverhampton, UK @ Civic Hall
- June 21 – Belfast, UK @ CHSQ
- July 1 – Pleasanton, CA @ Alameda County Fair
- July 4 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl (July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular)
Additional newly added stops include Atlantic City, NJ; Medford, MA; Quakertown, PA; Temecula, CA; Baltimore, MD; Thackerville, OK; Lancaster, PA; and Niagara Falls, ON.
For the complete and most current schedule, visit the official site at beachboystour.org.
You can also watch a recent live performance from February 22 at Wild Horse Pass, Chandler, AZ right here:
What to Expect on the Setlist
The setlist is going to lean heavily into the hits, as it always does, but the Pet Sounds anniversary gives the band license to go deeper.
Expect “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “Barbara Ann,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “California Girls,” and “I Get Around” as anchors every night.
The Pet Sounds run should bring “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Sloop John B,” “God Only Knows,” and “Caroline, No” into the set.
Deep-catalogue fans will hope for something from the early 1970s, an era that produced some of the band’s most underappreciated work.
The 1973 single “Sail On, Sailor” remains one of the most powerful performances the band ever committed to tape, and it holds up remarkably well live.
Read the full story behind Sail On, Sailor (1973) before you go, it adds serious context to hearing it live.
The Hollywood Bowl July 4th date will almost certainly expand the set to match the occasion, so if you can make that show, do it.
Tickets and How to Buy
Tickets for the newly added dates went into presale at 10 a.m. local time, with general public sales following the next morning.
For most stops, tickets are available through Ticketmaster or directly via the band’s official website.
VIP packages for select dates include premium seating and exclusive merchandise, though availability varies by venue.
The Hollywood Bowl July 4th show and UK festival dates tend to move the fastest, so do not wait on those.
Visit the official Beach Boys tour site for venue-specific links and updated pricing.
For the latest news on new date announcements, bookmark the Classic Rock Artists News section.
Essential Listening Before You Go
Walking into a Beach Boys show cold is fine, but knowing the catalogue makes it genuinely electric.
Here are the records worth having in your collection before the lights go down.
Pet Sounds (1966)
The album this entire tour celebrates, and still the best place to start for anyone serious about understanding the band.
Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of The Beach Boys (2003)
The single best starting point for newcomers, collecting 30 essential tracks across the band’s entire career.
Get Sounds of Summer on Amazon
Endless Summer (1974)
Capitol’s classic double-LP compilation that introduced the band to a whole new generation in the mid-1970s.
Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surf’s Up Sessions 1969–1971
If you want the deep cuts, this is where the band’s most adventurous work lives, and it sounds extraordinary.
Venue Tips and What to Bring
The Beach Boys play a wide variety of rooms on this run, from casino theaters to outdoor festival stages to the Hollywood Bowl.
For indoor casino venues, the sightlines are generally excellent and the sound systems are top-tier, so do not stress over your seat location.
Outdoor summer shows, especially the Hollywood Bowl, tend to have food and drink restrictions, so check ahead.
Arrive early for festival and fair dates; parking logistics at county fair events can add 30 to 45 minutes to your evening.
The UK dates at venues like The Piece Hall in Halifax are outdoor and standing, so wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers.
The band plays a tight, professional show with no real dull stretches, so expect roughly two hours of music with minimal downtime.
If you want to go deeper into classic rock touring history, the Classic Rock Artists Tours section has ongoing coverage worth bookmarking.
Beach Boys tour dates 2026 represent a genuine milestone, six decades of some of the most recognizable music in American history, performed live by people who have dedicated their lives to keeping it that way.