Eric Church Expands Free The Machine Tour Into 2026 With Star-Studded Lineup

Eric Church is proving that the road never ends for the country icon. With just five shows underway on his 2025 Free The Machine Tour, Church has announced a massive expansion into 2026, adding 24 new dates across North America. Kicking off January 22–23 at Washington, D.C.’s The Anthem, the extended tour promises to be a must-see for fans craving the grit, soul, and unpredictability only Church can deliver.

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Joining him on select dates are some of country music’s most exciting voices: Kashus Culpepper, Caylee Hammack, Ella Langley, Ashley McBryde, Stephen Wilson Jr., and 49 Winchester. From rising stars to established innovators, the supporting acts reflect the tour’s commitment to genre-defying, boundary-pushing music.

Tickets for the 2026 leg go on sale to the general public Friday, October 3, at 10 a.m. local time. Church Choir premium members enjoy early access beginning Monday, September 29, with a registration presale for non-premium members available Tuesday, September 30.

From powerhouse ballads to high-octane anthems, fans can expect nights of unforgettable performances, storytelling, and a live experience that mirrors the fearless, genre-blurring vision of Church’s latest album. As one of country music’s most influential voices, Eric Church is showing once again that his tours aren’t just concerts, they’re events, and the 2026 expansion guarantees there’s room for more fans to join the ride.

Newly Announced 2026 Free the Machine Tour Markets, Venues and Special Guests: 

Jan. 22 || Washington, D.C. || The Anthem || Caylee Hammack

Jan. 23 || Washington, D.C. || The Anthem || Caylee Hammack

Feb. 5 || Omaha, Neb. || CHI Health Center || Ella Langley

Feb. 6 || Sioux Falls, S.D. || Denny Sanford PREMIER Center || Ella Langley

Feb. 7 || St. Paul, Minn. || Grand Casino Arena || Ella Langley

Feb. 12 || Toronto, ON || Scotiabank Arena || Ella Langley

Feb. 13 || Buffalo, N.Y. || KeyBank Center || Ella Langley

Feb. 14 || Albany, N.Y. || MVP Arena || Ella Langley

Feb. 19 || North Little Rock, Ark. || Simmons Bank Arena || 49 Winchester

Feb. 20 || Kansas City, Mo. || T-Mobile Center || 49 Winchester

Feb. 21 || St. Louis, Mo. || Enterprise Center || 49 Winchester

Feb. 26 || Tulsa, Okla. || BOK Center || Stephen Wilson Jr.

Feb. 27 || Fort Worth, Texas || Dickies Arena || Stephen Wilson Jr.

Feb. 28 || Austin, Texas || Moody Center || Stephen Wilson Jr.

Mar. 5 || Knoxville, Tenn. || Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center || 49 Winchester

Mar. 6 || Greensboro, N.C. || First Horizon Coliseum || 49 Winchester

Mar. 7 || North Charleston, S.C. || North Charleston Coliseum || 49 Winchester

Mar. 19 || Birmingham, Ala. || Legacy Arena at the BJCC || 49 Winchester

Mar. 20 || Atlanta, Ga. || State Farm Arena || 49 Winchester

Mar. 27 || Hollywood, Fla. || Hard Rock Live || Kashus Culpepper

Apr. 3 || Greenville, S.C. || Bon Secours Wellness Arena || Ashley McBryde

Apr. 4 || Charlotte, N.C. || Spectrum Center || Ashley McBryde

Apr. 10 || Jacksonville, Fla. || VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena || Ashley McBryde

Apr. 11 || Tampa, Fla. || Benchmark International Arena || Ashley McBryde

Remaining 2025 Free the Machine Tour Markets, Venues and Special Guests: 

Sept. 25  ||  Green Bay, Wisc.  ||  Resch Center  ||  Marcus King Band

Sept. 26  ||  Milwaukee, Wisc.  ||  Fiserv Forum  ||  Marcus King Band

Sept. 27  ||  Des Moines, Iowa  ||  Wells Fargo Arena  ||  Marcus King Band

Oct. 2    ||  Detroit, Mich.  ||  Little Caesars Arena  ||  Marcus King Band

Oct. 3    ||  Lexington, Ky.  ||  Rupp Arena  ||  Marcus King Band

Oct. 9    ||  Indianapolis, Ind.  ||  Gainbridge Fieldhouse  ||  Marcus King Band

Oct. 10   ||  Grand Rapids, Mich.  ||  Van Andel Arena  ||  Marcus King Band

Oct. 11   ||  Cleveland, Ohio  ||  Rocket Arena  ||  Marcus King Band

Oct. 23   ||  Salt Lake City, Utah  ||  Delta Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin

Oct. 24   ||  Boise, Idaho  ||  ExtraMile Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin

Oct. 25   ||  Spokane, Wash.  ||  Spokane Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin

Nov. 6    ||  Vancouver, B.C.  ||  Rogers Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin

Nov. 7    ||  Portland, Ore.  ||  Moda Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin

Nov. 8    ||  Seattle, Wash.  ||  Climate Pledge Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin

Nov. 13   ||  Sacramento, Calif.  ||  Golden 1 Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin

Nov. 14   ||  Fresno, Calif.  ||  SaveMart Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin

Nov. 15   ||  Inglewood, Calif.  ||  Intuit Dome  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin

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