Tim McGraw Strikes a New Chord With 2026 Pawn Shop Guitar Tour and Stadium Super Shows
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Tim McGraw is heading back to the highway and this time, he’s bringing a story with him.
The three-time Grammy® Award-winning superstar has officially announced his 2026 North American summer headline run, the Pawn Shop Guitar Tour, a 33-date stretch promoted by Live Nation that blends arena reach with stadium-scale ambition. The announcement arrives just ahead of McGraw’s forthcoming single, “Pawn Shop Guitar,” set to drop early next month.
Three Stadium Nights Built Like Mini Festivals
While the tour runs deep across North America, three dates stand out as tentpole events full stadium shows designed like all-killer, no-filler country summits.
McGraw will headline stadium stops at:
Hersheypark Stadium — Hershey, PA
Fenway Park — Boston, MA
Target Field — Minneapolis, MN
And he’s not coming alone.
Those shows will feature The Chicks and Lady A, two of the most decorated, hit-heavy acts of the modern country era turning each night into a multi-generational, multi-platinum showcase. Supporting across select dates are fast-rising favorites 49 Winchester and Timothy Wayne, adding edge and new-school firepower to the lineup.
McGraw knows exactly what kind of musical weight these bills carry.
“The band and I are so excited to get back out on the road this summer,” McGraw shared. “And we’ve got three really special stadium shows with some really special guests. I can’t believe they all agreed to join me THE CHICKS and LADY A! I dare you to find more hits in one show!”
That’s not just hype, that’s math.
The Road Starts in New York
The Pawn Shop Guitar Tour officially launches July 9 in Bethel, New York, and rolls through 33 cities across the summer. True to McGraw form, the routing balances major markets with strong country corridors, giving longtime fans and newer listeners equal access to one of the genre’s most reliable live performers.
Expect a set built on decades of chart-toppers, emotional left hooks, and arena-ready choruses, plus the likely live introduction of new material tied to the upcoming single.
McGrawONE+ and the Fan-First Push
Alongside the tour announcement, McGraw is also rolling out an upgraded fan experience platform: McGrawONE+ a premium membership tier designed to prioritize ticket access and exclusive content for core fans.
Members will receive:
Exclusive presale access
Unique content drops
App-based fan features
Early ticket opportunities (limit 8 per show)
The move reflects a broader artist trend toward direct-to-fan ticket pipelines — and for an artist with McGraw’s cross-generational draw, it’s likely to be a high-demand gateway.
Presales, VIP, and How to Get In the Door
Ticket access will roll out in phases:
Artist Presale
Starts: Wednesday, February 4 — 10 a.m. local time
Citi Cardmember Presale (U.S.)
Starts: Thursday, February 5 — 10 a.m. local time
Ends: Thursday, February 5 — 10 p.m. local time
Available through the Citi Entertainment program
General On Sale
Begins: Friday, February 6 — 10 a.m. local time
Fans looking to elevate the night can also choose from a range of VIP packages, which may include:
Premium seating
Meet & greet + photo with Tim McGraw
Backstage tours
Access to the McGraw VIP Lounge
Exclusive merchandise bundles
There’s a certain kind of artist who tours because they have to and another who tours because they still have something to say. McGraw has long proven he belongs in the second category.
With a new song on deck, a tour built around story and symbolism, and stadium nights stacked with generational talent, the Pawn Shop Guitar Tour doesn’t feel like a nostalgia run. It feels like another chapter, worn in, road tested, and ready to ring out loud.
Tim McGraw – 2026 Summer Tour Dates:
July 9, 2026 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts *
July 10, 2026 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center *
July 11, 2026 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium *+≠^
July 16, 2026 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre *
July 17, 2026 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center *
July 18, 2026 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake *
July 23, 2026 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion *
July 24, 2026 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater *
July 25, 2026 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center *
July 30, 2026 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park *+≠^
July 31, 2026 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview *
August 1, 2026 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater*
August 6, 2026 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach *
August 7, 2026 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek *
August 8, 2026 – Daniel Island - Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium ^
August 13, 2026 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amphitheater *
August 14, 2026 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater (PNC Music Pavilion) *
August 15, 2026 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live *
August 21, 2026 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
August 22, 2026 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre *
August 23, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Field *+≠^
August 27, 2026 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center *^
August 28, 2026 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre *
August 29, 2026 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater *
September 10, 2026 – Austin, TX – Moody Center *^
September 11, 2026 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion *^
September 12, 2026 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP *
September 17, 2026 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
September 18, 2026 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center *
September 19, 2026 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre *
September 24, 2026 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
September 25, 2026 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre *
September 26, 2026 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre *
* 49 Winchester
+ The Chicks
≠ Lady A
^ Timothy Wayne
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