Mitchell Tenpenny Hits the Gas With Yearlong “Speed of Light Tour”
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If you thought Mitchell Tenpenny was slowing down after a string of multi-platinum hits, think again. The Nashville singer-songwriter is kicking off 2026 with a full-throttle headline run that’s equal parts heartbreak, high energy, and heart-on-your-sleeve storytelling. Enter the Speed of Light Tour, a coast-to-coast adventure launching February 6 in Rockford, IL at Hard Rock Live Rockford, and keeping pace all year long.
Joining Tenpenny for the ride is rising star Jake Banfield, adding his own brand of soulful hooks to select headline shows. And if that wasn’t enough, Tenpenny will make special appearances alongside HARDY and Dustin Lynch at select arenas and festivals, proving this tour isn’t just a series of concerts, it’s a country music road trip you don’t want to miss.
The tour is named after Tenpenny’s upcoming spring music, which he’s already teasing with last Friday’s new single “You Phase,” co-written with Andy Albert and Cory Crowder. The track pairs Tenpenny’s signature vulnerability with slick, hook-filled production, perfect fuel for a tour that promises to move as fast as the emotions behind his songs.
Here’s a sneak peek at the Speed of Light Tour stops (tickets on sale as noted below):
February 2026
6 – Rockford, IL – Hard Rock Live Rockford
7 – Cincinnati, OH – Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati Ballroom
11 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino- Hard Rock Event Center
12 – Coconut Creek, FL – The Stage at Coco Outdoors
13 – Port Charlotte, FL – Country Jam Fest*
26 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz**
27 – Charlotte, NC – Coyote Joe’s**
28 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues**
March 2026
3 – Nashville, TN – The Listening Room 20th Anniversary*
21 – Gilbert, AZ – Boots in the Park*
26 – Wantagh, NY – Mulcahy’s**
27 – Lancaster, PA – American Music Theatre**
28 – Binghamton, NY – Touch of Texas**
April 2026
9 – Knoxville, TN – Food City Center+
10 – Tupelo, MS – Cadence Bank Arena+
23 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena+
24 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium+
25 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center+
May 2026
15 – Albuquerque, NM – Boots In The Park*
22 – West Wendover, NV – Peppermill Concert Hall (on sale Jan. 30)
23 – Modesto, CA – The Fruit Yard (on sale Jan. 30)
June 2026
4 – Elizabeth, CO – Elizabeth Stampede (on sale date coming)
6 – Larchwood, IA – Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort++
13 – Karlstad, MN – Kick’n Up Kountry Festival*
20 – Winsted, MN – Winstock Country Music Festival*
August 2026
27 – Wabash, IN – Honeywell Center- Ford Theater** (on sale Feb. 6)
29 – Cedarburg, WI – Country in the Burg*
September 2026
4 – Hepworth, ON – Sauble Beach Party 2026*
*Festival or event show
**Jake Banfield special guest
Mitchell special guest on HARDY tour
++ Mitchell special guest with Dustin Lynch
Presales for Tenpenny’s Night Owl fan club start Tuesday, January 27 at 10 a.m. local time, with local presales beginning Thursday, January 29 at 10 a.m. All presales end Thursday, January 29 at 10 p.m., with additional tickets going on sale Friday, January 30 and February 6 at 10 a.m. Fans can snag theirs at Mitchell10Penny.com.
With new music in the chamber, festival stages calling, and headline dates from coast to coast, the Speed of Light Tour isn’t just a series of shows, it’s Mitchell Tenpenny hitting the gas and taking fans along for the ride of 2026. Don’t blink, or you might miss it.
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