Jack White Announces New Tour Dates for UK, Ireland and North America

by ethan.brook News Editor

Jack White is expanding his global touring footprint with a sweeping series of novel performances across North America, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The Detroit singer-songwriter, known for his rigorous approach to live sound and analog production, has detailed a schedule that bridges the gap between his recent studio efforts and a renewed push into international markets.

The announcement comes as White continues to build momentum following the release of his 2024 album, No Name. While the artist spent much of the previous two years touring the album across Japan, Europe, and North America, these newly added dates signal a broader commitment to returning to key urban centers and festival stages in 2026.

Fans seeking access to the new dates will necessitate to act quickly. Tickets for the newly announced shows are scheduled to go on general sale at 10 a.m. Local time on April 17.

Photo: David Swanson

A Multi-Continental Touring Strategy

The updated itinerary is divided into several distinct phases, beginning with a concentrated run in North America this July. Between July 10 and July 25, White will hit major hubs including Washington D.C., New York, Toronto, and Chicago. This leg includes a stop at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, bringing the artist closer to his Detroit roots.

A Multi-Continental Touring Strategy

Following the initial North American burst, White’s schedule takes a global turn. He is slated for appearances at Park Live Almaty in Kazakhstan and the Babylon Soundgarden in Turkey in August. These dates serve as a prelude to a focused UK and Ireland leg running from August 25 through September 2, with multiple nights scheduled at London’s Eventim Apollo and the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin.

The touring cycle will culminate in an extensive North American autumn run. Starting September 18 in East Aurora, New York, the tour will traverse the West Coast—with stops in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas—before sweeping through the South and Midwest, ending in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 21.

Summary of Jack White’s 2026 Tour Legs
Tour Leg Primary Regions Key Dates
Summer North America USA, Canada July 10 – July 25
UK & Ireland London, Bristol, Belfast, Dublin Aug 25 – Sept 2
Autumn North America West Coast, South, Midwest Sept 18 – Nov 21

New Music and Immediate Appearances

Beyond the long-term touring schedule, White is maintaining a high level of current activity. The former White Stripes frontman recently released a double a-side single featuring the tracks “G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs” and “Derecho Demonico,” marking his first new song releases since the 2024 rollout of No Name.

The artist is also preparing for an immediate high-profile appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California. White is scheduled to open the Mojave Tent at 3 p.m. On Saturday, April 11, providing a glimpse of the energy fans can expect from the upcoming tour dates.

Jack White performing

The ‘No Name’ Era and Live Evolution

The current touring cycle is heavily informed by the aesthetic of No Name, an album that reinforced White’s preference for raw, visceral recording techniques. To complement the full-length project, White previously released the No Name Live EP, which captured the intensity of the 2024 tour leg through five live recordings.

By integrating these new summer shows in the UK, Ireland, and North America, White is effectively extending the life of this creative period, allowing for a more exhaustive exploration of the material in diverse venues—ranging from the intimate atmosphere of the Telegraph Building in Belfast to the larger scale of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco.

The logistics of the tour suggest a strategic movement between traditional concert halls and open-air amphitheaters, such as the RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto and the Everwise Amphitheater in Indianapolis, catering to different audience scales as the season progresses.

The next immediate checkpoint for the artist is the Coachella performance this Saturday, which will serve as a primary indicator of the setlist and staging for the upcoming 2026 dates. Further updates regarding venue specifics for the Richmond, Virginia, stop remain pending.

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