Los Angeles, California — January 2026
The wait is over. After several years away from major global touring, Blake Shelton has officially announced his 2026 World Tour, sending a shockwave of excitement through the country music community and beyond. The tour will cover 35 dates across North America, Europe, and Australia, marking Shelton’s most ambitious live schedule in years.
For fans who have missed seeing him on the road, this isn’t just another tour announcement. It’s a signal: Blake Shelton is ready to bring his music — and his larger-than-life personality — back to the world stage.
A GLOBAL ROUTE BUILT FOR FANS
The newly announced itinerary reads like a bucket list of major live music cities. From Nashville, New York, Chicago and Dallas, to London, Dublin, Berlin and Stockholm, and all the way to Sydney and Melbourne, Shelton’s 2026 route is designed to reach longtime fans and new listeners across three continents.
Promoters describe the show as “a full-scale country experience,” combining the songs that made Shelton a household name with the stories and off-the-cuff humor that turned him into a fan favorite on television and on stage.
“Every night is going to feel like a celebration,” one tour insider said. “Not just of his music, but of the connection he has with people — in every city, every country.”
THE SOUND FANS KNOW — LIVE AGAIN
Blake Shelton’s catalog is packed with hits that defined the last two decades of modern country music. Songs like “Austin,” “Honey Bee,” “God’s Country,” “Sangria,” and “God Gave Me You” have become part of the emotional fabric of fans’ lives — from weddings and road trips to heartbreaks and new beginnings.
On this tour, fans can expect a career-spanning setlist that leans into that nostalgia while embracing the energy of the present. The shows are set to feature a mix of full-band anthems, intimate acoustic moments, and stripped-back storytelling segments where Shelton shares the real-life memories behind his biggest songs.
“He doesn’t just sing at people,” a longtime crew member commented. “He talks to them. He jokes with them. It’s like a conversation with 20,000 friends.”
GWEN STEFANI RUMORS FUEL THE HYPE
Adding fuel to the excitement is one detail the internet can’t stop talking about: Gwen Stefani. Rumors are already swirling that she may join Blake for select surprise appearances on the tour.
Their previous duets — including “Nobody But You” and “Happy Anywhere” — have been celebrated as fan-favorite moments that blend pop, rock, and country in a way only they can. While no official confirmation has been made, even the possibility of Stefani stepping onstage for special performances has turned an already major tour into one of the most anticipated live events of 2026.
One fan posted, “Blake on tour is already a big deal. Blake AND Gwen on the same stage again? That’s history.”
TICKETS MOVING FAST
Tickets for the tour start at $129, with multiple tiers available for different seating and venue configurations. VIP packages — including early entry, limited-edition merch, and meet & greet opportunities — are reportedly selling out at record speed.
Promoters say demand has been “explosive,” with many dates expected to sell out quickly as more fans become aware of the full schedule.
“People have waited a long time to see him back out there,” one ticketing manager noted. “This doesn’t feel like just another tour. It feels like a moment.”
THE ROAD AHEAD
For Blake Shelton, the 2026 World Tour isn’t framed as a farewell or a comeback drama. It’s simply the next chapter of a career rooted in connection — a way to bring the songs, the stories, and the personality fans love straight to them, city by city, night after night.
In his announcement, Shelton kept it simple:
“I’ve missed being out there with y’all. Let’s make 2026 one hell of a year.”
For country fans across three continents, that’s all they needed to hear.