Article Contributed by Red Light Management
Published on 2026-04-14
COAST-TO-COAST RUN SPANNING SPRING THROUGH WINTER
Progressive bluegrass standouts Shadowgrass are set to take 2026 by storm, announcing an expansive, primarily headlining national tour that stretches from spring through the end of the year.
Building on a surge of momentum from a breakout 2025, the band continues its rapid rise with a relentless touring schedule, major festival appearances, and headline shows in key markets across the country.
Known for their high-octane live performances and genre-blurring sound, Shadowgrass has been drawing increasingly larger crowds at festivals and venues alike. Recent runs have seen packed rooms and standout sets differing from show to show, cementing their reputation as one of the most exciting young acts in the modern bluegrass and Americana scene.
That momentum carries directly into 2026, where the band’s touring footprint expands significantly—both in scale and prominence.
Fans can also expect a glimpse of what’s ahead, as the band begins to roll out new material alongside these performances, hinting at more music on the horizon.
The tour kicks off in the Southeast with a strong early run, including stops at Refinery in Charleston, SC (April 24), The Earth Brewing in Roswell, GA (April 25), and Coach Music Factory in Greenville, SC (April 26).
From there, the band quickly moves into major regional and national festival plays, highlighted by appearances at Gallagher Fest (May 16), a two-night run at the legendary DelFest (May 22–23), and Rooster Walk Music Festival (May 24), followed by Songbird Festival (May 31).
June marks a dense and high-profile stretch, with club and theater plays paired alongside premier festivals including Laurel Cove Music Festival (June 12), Spirit in the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park (June 13), Blue Ox Music Festival (June 25), and ROMP Festival (June 27).
This run also features standout headline shows in markets like New Orleans, Memphis, and Virginia Beach—continuing to build the band’s reputation as a must-see live act.
The summer schedule continues with a mix of destination plays and iconic venues, including Ziggy’s Presents in North Carolina (July 18), Revel in the Park in Winter Park, CO (July 25), and a highly anticipated appearance supporting moe. at the inaugural “moe.down Underground” at The Caverns (July 31).
August brings major festival billing at the Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival (August 8), along with stops across the Mountain West, including Lander’s Summer Concert Series (August 14) and Pine Creek Lodge in Livingston, MT (August 15).
Heading into the fall, Shadowgrass maintains its momentum with a strong Midwest and East Coast presence, including Shoe Fest (September 6)…
