Article Contributed by Blooming Footprint
Published on 2026-03-24
Dark Star Orchestra has announced the first part of its 2026 Summer Tour, continuing the band’s decades-long mission of celebrating the Grateful Dead live concert experience. The run will bring the band to iconic venues, scenic outdoor stages, and beloved festival stops across the Northeast, inviting fans to let the good times roll all summer long.
With more than 3,400 performances under their belt, Dark Star Orchestra remains committed to faithfully recreating the energy, improvisation, and spirit of the Grateful Dead’s live shows, while offering fans a unique concert experience each night. The upcoming summer run blends intimate venues, large-scale amphitheaters, and destination events that highlight the band’s versatility and enduring connection with their audience.
The tour includes standout appearances at All Good Now Festival in Columbia, Maryland, a two-night stand at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City, and a debut at the brand new ParkStage in Freehold, New Jersey. Fans can also catch the band at scenic waterfront stages including Buffalo Outer Harbor and Rock The Dock in Lake George, as well as a return to the historic grounds of Bethel Woods.
DARK STAR ORCHESTRA – SUMMER TOUR 2026 DATES:
June 11, 2026
Gilford, NH
BankNH Pavilion
June 12, 2026
LaFayette, NY
Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards
June 13, 2026
Columbia, MD
All Good Now Festival
June 15, 2026
South Deerfield, MA
Tree House Brewing Company
June 16, 2026
South Deerfield, MA
Tree House Brewing Company
June 18, 2026
Bethlehem, PA
Wind Creek Event Center
June 19, 2026
Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Outer Harbor
June 20, 2026
Freehold, NJ
ParkStage
June 21, 2026
Westport, CT
Levitt Pavilion
June 24, 2026
Rochester, NY
ESL Ballpark
June 25, 2026
New York, NY
The Rooftop at Pier 17
June 26, 2026
New York, NY
The Rooftop at Pier 17
June 27, 2026
Bethel, NY
Bethel Woods Horizon Stage
July 11, 2026
Lake George, NY
Rock The Dock
August 7, 2026
Woodinville, WA
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 27 at 10:00 AM EST. Fans are encouraged to visit DarkStarOrchestra.net for presale access, full tour details, and updates on additional performances.
Dark Star Orchestra will support the Grateful Guitars Foundation throughout the tour, donating $1 from every ticket sold to help the non-profit’s mission to provide instruments for talented musicians seeking to carry on the tradition of jam band music and fund music education programs for underserved youth.
As always, audiences can expect DSO’s signature approach: historically inspired setlists, authentic instrumentation, and the improvisational spontaneity that defined the Grateful Dead’s legacy, keeping the music alive for longtime fans and new generations alike.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.darkstarorchestra.net.
