The songwriter will split 2026 between intimate solo evenings and full‑throttle shows with the 400 Unit, beginning in January and stretching into midsummer.
What’s new for 2026
Jason Isbell is hitting the road with the 400 Unit while keeping a parallel slate of solo performances to spotlight this year’s acoustic record, Foxes in the Snow. The plan threads through major markets and signature rooms: Seattle’s Paramount, the Fox Theater in Oakland, the Orpheum in Los Angeles, The Met Philadelphia, Boston’s Wang Theatre, the Salt Shed in Chicago, and a high‑altitude return to Red Rocks in Colorado.
Two different nights — and two different shows — land at Radio City Music Hall on Feb. 20 (solo) and Feb. 21 (full band).
The new dates stack alongside already announced solo stops in the Southeast and Texas, plus a summer turn through Midwestern and Mid‑Atlantic amphitheaters with the 400 Unit. Isbell’s acoustic LP arrived in March and marked his first studio project since 2007 without contributions from his longtime band. The 400 Unit’s most recent studio set, Weathervanes, dropped in 2023 and continues to power the band portion of his live show.
Key dates and cities
The itinerary blends theater acoustics with a few large‑scale moments. Below are notable stops fans are already circling.
- Seattle doubleheader at the Paramount on Jan. 23–24 (full band)
- Los Angeles at the Orpheum on Jan. 31 (full band)
- Philadelphia’s The Met on Feb. 18 (full band)
- Radio City Music Hall, Feb. 20–21, split between solo and band nights
- Back‑to‑back Boston shows, Feb. 27–28 (full band)
- Chicago at the Salt Shed, March 6–7 (full band)
- Red Rocks Amphitheater on May 2 (full band)
- Texas theater run, May 20–23 (solo)
- Summer amphitheaters in Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, Massachusetts, and the DC area (full band)
| Date | City | Venue | Show type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 14 | Durham, NC | Durham Performing Arts Center | Solo |
| Jan. 23 | Seattle, WA | Paramount Theatre | With the 400 Unit |
| Jan. 29 | Oakland, CA | Fox Theater | With the 400 Unit |
| Jan. 31 | Los Angeles, CA | Orpheum Theatre | With the 400 Unit |
| Feb. 18 | Philadelphia, PA | The Met Philadelphia | With the 400 Unit |
| Feb. 20 | New York, NY | Radio City Music Hall | Solo |
| Feb. 21 | New York, NY | Radio City Music Hall | With the 400 Unit |
| Feb. 27 | Boston, MA | Boch Center Wang Theatre | With the 400 Unit |
| Mar. 6 | Chicago, IL | The Salt Shed | With the 400 Unit |
| May 2 | Morrison, CO | Red Rocks Amphitheater | With the 400 Unit |
| May 22 | Austin, TX | Long Center for the Performing Arts | Solo |
| July 30 | Washington, DC | Wolf Trap | With the 400 Unit |
Tickets for most newly announced shows go on sale Friday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. local time via Isbell’s site.
Radio city gets two different nights
New York gets the clearest look at this two‑track year. Feb. 20 brings a solo performance with Shelby Lynne opening. Feb. 21 flips the script: Isbell with the 400 Unit, plus Alejandro Escovedo setting the tone. Same room, contrasting energy. Fans who like the pin‑drop quiet of Foxes in the Snow will favor the first night. Those who want the muscular thrum of the band will lock in for the second.
Why the split feels right
Isbell has long toggled between bare‑bones storytelling and band‑driven dynamics. The 2026 plan leans into that duality. In theaters, the solo show lets him stretch tempos and sharpen lines. With the 400 Unit, the grooves widen and the guitar conversations get louder. The set of cities — many with return stops or multiple nights — suggests confidence in both modes.
Setlist hints
Expect Weathervanes songs to anchor the band nights, alongside live staples from the past decade. The solo evenings should carry a larger share of Foxes in the Snow cuts in their hushed form. Radio City, Boston, Chicago, and Red Rocks typically draw deeper pulls, so rarities have a decent shot there. Seattle’s two‑night stand also invites varied lists.
Tickets, pricing and presales
Most dates hit public sale on Friday at 10 a.m. local. Check venue newsletters for presale codes that can shave a bit of stress off the process. Dynamic pricing remains a factor in many markets, especially for double‑header rooms and destination shows like Red Rocks. If prices spike at launch, watch for late‑week drops, production holds returning to inventory, or official platinum tiers settling nearer face value.
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Set calendar alerts, log in to your ticketing account in advance, and target single seats for tough markets. They move slower and unlock great sightlines.
Travel notes for fans
January and February runs cross winter corridors. Seattle, Boston, and Chicago can turn icy, so plan extra transit time. For Red Rocks, altitude and weather swing fast; pack layers, hydrate, and budget for ride‑share queues after the encore. The Texas theater block in late May offers easier logistics and comfortable rooms with strong acoustics.
A quick primer on venues and vibes
The Salt Shed’s open floor rewards early arrivals; rail spots fill quick. The Wang Theatre and Benedum Center favor balcony sound if you like crisp vocals. Radio City’s mezzanine grants a pristine view for the solo night, while the orchestra level delivers more low‑end punch with the 400 Unit. Outdoor July dates — Tanglewood, Wolf Trap, Ting Pavilion — invite picnic‑style evenings and family trips.
If you’re choosing between nights
Pick solo if you want space around the lyrics, room for storytelling, and a low‑volume, high‑focus mix. Choose the 400 Unit for a louder arc, dynamic builds, and the interplay that put recent tours on year‑end lists. New York offers both. So do a few two‑night cities where the band returns for night two.
Context for the new material
Foxes in the Snow reframed Isbell’s writing with spare arrangements and a lived‑in hush. That material thrives in theaters and invites fresh pacing. Against it, Weathervanes provides the muscle and lift for the full band sets. Fans who track tour debuts should keep an eye on the early Pacific Northwest swing and the Boston run; new arrangements often surface when artists settle into a venue for more than one night.
Want to stretch the experience? Build a weekend around the Red Rocks date with a Denver warm‑up at Mission Ballroom on May 1. Or stack the Radio City shows and compare the two approaches back to back. Budget‑wise, pairing a lower‑demand market like Cleveland or Columbus with a major‑market date can reduce costs while adding variety. For collectors, lobby merch lines move fastest right as doors open, before the rush between openers and headliner.