Kurt Vile 2026 Tour Announcement – KV’s Been Good To Me Tour,
Kurt Vile is heading back out with The Violators in 2026 for the “KV’s Been Good To Me Tour,” a run that kicks off June 16 in Toronto and stretches through November 24th in Baltimore, MD.
This time around, he’s bringing new music with him. Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me drops May 29, and even from the title alone, it feels like classic Vile. Incredibly personal, place-based, and a little sentimental without trying too hard. If his last few records are any indication, the songs will probably land somewhere between offhand and oddly specific, with lyrics that feel half-stream-of-consciousness and half completely locked in.
“This is my ‘bringing it all back home to Philly’ record,” Vile explained. “I’m treating it like my last record. I put everything into it. It’s my best vocal record. It’s my best electric guitar record. It’s my most organic record, made in the comfort of my own zone.” Some artists go out of their way not to hype up unreleased projects…but Vile isn’t one of them, and that’s what we love about him. He’s fully aware of his talents and the insane effect they have on people….
And the now 46-year-old has never been afraid to show it. Songs like “Pretty Pimpin,” “Mount Airy Hill,” and “Hey Like A Child” don’t hit all at once — they kind of settle in. You throw one on and suddenly it’s five minutes later and you’re still there, listening like you’re back in 2016 and soaking in every psychedelic beat. Kurt Vile lives for small moments that turn into something big, which is also the vibe with his live shows. That’s always been the appeal with Kurt Vile. He’s not chasing big moments, he’s building something you can sit with.
His sets aren’t rushed, and they’re definitely not over-structured. A song might stretch out longer than expected, a guitar line might loop a few extra times, and no one’s in a hurry to move on. It’s less about “what’s next” and more about just staying in the song a little longer than you planned to… and this feeling will hit even harder with Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me in the mix.
As Vile explained in the earlier quote, he made this record like it may be his last.And therefore, he plans to tour the hell out of it while doing what he does best — impressing indie rock lovers who, well, aren’t easily impressed. Verified resale tickets for the 2026 Kurt Vile & The Violators tour are available now, get yours today!
Kurt Vile 2026 Tour Dates
June 16, 2026 – Toronto, ON – History Toronto
June 17, 2026 – Montreal, QC – Beanfield Theatre
June 19, 2026 – South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground – Ballroom
June 21, 2026 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony
June 22, 2026 – Millvale, PA – Mr Smalls Theatre
June 25, 2026 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
June 26, 2026 – Chicago, IL – Salt Shed – Indoor Shed
June 28, 2026 – Saint Paul, MN – Palace Theatre St. Paul
July 1, 2026 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
July 2, 2026 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall Portland
July 3, 2026 – Seattle, WA – 5th Avenue Theatre
July 5, 2026 – South Lake Tahoe, CA – The Hangar- Lake Tahoe
July 7, 2026 – San Francisco, CA – Castro Theatre
July 8, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo
July 9, 2026 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
July 10, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
July 11, 2026 – Santa Fe, NM – The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company
July 13, 2026 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
July 14, 2026 – Houston, TX – The Heights Theater
July 15, 2026 – Dallas, TX – Longhorn Ballroom
July 17, 2026 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern
July 18, 2026 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
July 19, 2026 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
July 20, 2026 – Saxapahaw, NC – Haw River Ballroom
July 22, 2026 – Washington, DC – Howard Theatre – DC
July 23, 2026 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
July 24, 2026 – Boston, MA – Royale Boston
July 25, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – Dell Music Center
November 4, 2026 – Buffalo, NY – Asbury Hall at Babeville Buffalo
November 5, 2026 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
November 6, 2026 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall
November 7, 2026 – St. Louis, MO – The Sovereign
November 8, 2026 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom
November 10, 2026 – Des Moines, IA – Woolys
November 11, 2026 – Lawrence, KS – Liberty Hall – KS
November 12, 2026 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room – NE
November 13, 2026 – Fort Collins, CO – Washingtons
November 14, 2026 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
November 16, 2026 – Fayetteville, AR – Georges Majestic Lounge
November 17, 2026 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
November 18, 2026 – New Orleans, LA – The Joy Theater
November 20, 2026 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt Club
November 21, 2026 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm Charleston
November 22, 2026 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre – Main Room
November 23, 2026 – Richmond, VA – The National
November 24, 2026 – Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
Kurt Vile tickets are available on the secondary marketplace, TicketSales.com. Stay tuned for more announcements!
