Sturgill Simpson Announces 2026 ‘Mutiny for the Masses Tour’
Johnny Blue Skies, the alias of Sturgill Simpson, along with his band, the Dark Clouds, is set to embark on an extensive tour this fall in support of their latest album, Mutiny After Midnight.
The “Mutiny for the Masses Tour” will commence on September 4 at the Moody Center in Austin and conclude on October 30 at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Tickets will be available for purchase starting this Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m. local time, with presales beginning two days earlier on April 8 at 10 a.m. local time. To counteract ticket scalping, Simpson has chosen to utilize Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange and AXS Resale platforms, enabling fans to resell tickets at the original price.
This upcoming tour marks Simpson’s first concert series since his extensive promotional efforts for 2024’s Passage du Desir, the inaugural album released under the Johnny Blue Skies name. That prior tour received positive accolades, solidifying JBS and the Dark Clouds' reputation as one of the foremost live acts in the current music scene. With performances typically lasting around three hours, the shows were frequently recorded and released the following day. It is anticipated that the upcoming tour will include similar long performances, with no supporting act scheduled.
Mutiny After Midnight was officially released on March 13 and is currently available in CD, vinyl, and cassette format. Though it was briefly accessible on YouTube before its official launch, it has not yet been released on streaming platforms. However, as of April 1, it can be purchased as a digital download on iTunes.
In a recent statement, Simpson suggested that the album could eventually be offered on streaming services, commending the physical-only distribution strategy for its role in supporting independent record retailers and fostering a tangible connection between music and fans. This approach contributed to Mutiny After Midnight achieving the impressive milestone of reaching Number Three on the Billboard 200 albums chart, matching the peak position of his acclaimed 2016 album, A Sailor’s Guide to Earth.
Tour Dates
- Sept. 4 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
- Sept. 6 – Rio Rancho, NM @ Rio Rancho Events Center
- Sept. 8 – Glendale, AZ @ Desert Diamond Arena
- Sept. 9 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl
- Sept. 11 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
- Sept. 13 – San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
- Sept. 15 – Berkeley, CA @ The Greek Theatre
- Sept. 18 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
- Sept. 19 – Vancouver, BC @ Pacific Coliseum
- Sept. 21 – Eugene, OR @ Matthew Knight Arena
- Sept. 23 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
- Sept. 26 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
- Sept. 27 – St. Paul, MN @ Grand Casino Arena
- Sept. 29 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
- Oct. 2 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
- Oct. 3 – Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Oct. 6 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
- Oct. 7 – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
- Oct. 9 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Petersen Events Center
- Oct. 10 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
- Oct. 13 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
- Oct. 15 – Philadelphia, PA @ Xfinity Mobile Arena
- Oct. 16 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
- Oct. 18 – Washington DC @ Capital One Arena
- Oct. 21 – Raleigh, NC @ Lenovo Center
- Oct. 23 – Charleston, SC @ Credit One Stadium
- Oct. 25 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
- Oct. 27 – New Orleans, LA @ Lakefront Arena
- Oct. 30 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
In anticipation of the release following Mutiny After Midnight, Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds are also preparing a special seven-inch for Record Store Day on April 18, which will feature covers of Procol Harum’s “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and William Bell’s “You Don’t Miss Your Water.”
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