Article Contributed by Press Here Publicity
Published on January 26, 2026
GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule frontman Warren Haynes and his acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule have announced two special nights at The Orpheum Theater in New Orleans. On Thursday, April 30th, the Warren Haynes Band will perform their Dreams & Songs Symphonic Experience, which first debuted in 2019, with The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Rich Daniels from the Chicago City Lights Orchestra. The symphonic show will explore all aspects of Warren’s incredible catalog and career including music from Gov’t Mule, Allman Brothers Band, The Dead, Jerry Garcia, and his solo albums. Then, on Friday, May 1st, Gov’t Mule will take over the venue to wrap their spring headlining tour.
Fan club presale tickets will be available starting Wednesday, January 28th at 12pm ET/11am CT with local presales beginning Thursday, January 29th at 12pm ET/11am CT. The public on-sale will commence Friday, January 30th at 12pm ET/11am CT. The Ultimate Guitar Player Package, which includes the Warren Haynes Signature Les Paul Standard 60s Cherry Guitar, to be played on stage and presented during a post-show meet & greet with Warren, is available for both shows. PRESS HERE for more details on Winter of Warren VIP packages and PRESS HERE for info on Mule VIP packages. Visit warrenhaynes.net and www.mule.net for additional information and to purchase tickets. See below for all upcoming Warren Haynes and Gov’t Mule tour dates.
This Friday, January 30th, Haynes is releasing a re-mixed and re-mastered version of his 1993 debut solo studio album, Tales of Ordinary Madness, via Megaforce Records. The expanded 12-track album, produced by Chuck Leavell and co-produced by Haynes, includes the previously released singles “Fire In the Kitchen” and “I’ll Be The One.” PRESS HERE to pre-order Tales of Ordinary Madness.In support of the new release, Haynes will embark on his Winter of Warren 2026 Tour. The outing begins with a rare, intimate solotour from February 12-26 – featuring stripped-down sets exploring music from throughout his entire catalog as well as songs that have inspired and influenced his career – and then the Warren Haynes Band will head out for a run of headlining dates from March 1-7.
Following their spring tour, which kicks off March 27th in Denver and includes a stop in Charleston on April 10th, Gov’t Mule is teaming up with longtime friend and blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa for an 8-show run of co-headlining dates this summer from July 29th through August 16th. The renowned quartet released their 12th studio album, Peace…Like A River (Fantasy Records), in 2023 to high praise. Hailed as “perfection,” “captivating,” “riveting,” and among the band’s best, the 12-song rock collection is highlighted by the singles “Dreaming Out Loud” featuring Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster, “Same As It Ever Was” and “Made My Peace” as well as additional guest appearances from Billy F Gibbons, Billy Bob Thornton and Celisse. PRESS HERE to listen.
WARREN HAYNES & GOV’T MULE – TOUR DATES
New dates in bold
Warren Haynes Solo
February 12 – Grass Valley, CA @ The Center for the Arts – SOLD OUT
February 13 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore – SOLD OUT
February 14 – Napa, CA @ Uptown Theatre Napa – Low Ticket Warning
February 15 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Rio Theatre for the Performing
February 17 – Los Angeles, CA @ Blue Note Los Angeles (2 shows) – Low Ticket Warning
February 18 – Los Angeles, CA @ Blue Note Los Angeles (2 shows)
February 20 – Santa Fe, NM @ Lensic Performing Arts Center
February 22 – Austin, TX @ The Paramount Theatre
February 23 – Dallas, TX @ The Kessler Theater – SOLD OUT
February 24 – Houston, TX @ The Heights Theater – SOLD OUT
February 26 – Pelham, TN @ The Caverns (Standing Room Only + PBS TV Taping)
Warren Haynes Band
February 27 – Live Oak, FL @ Suwannee Amp Jam #2 ^
March 1 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City
March 3 – Rochester, NY @ Kodak Center
March 4 – Wilkes-Barre, PA @ F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
March 6 – Port Chester, NY @ The CapitolTheatre
March 7 – Ithaca, NY @ State Theatre
Gov’t Mule
March 27 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom
April 7 – Shipshewana, IN @ Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
April 8 – Nashville, IN @ Brown County Music Center
April 10 – Charleston, SC @ The Refinery
April 11 – Miramar Beach, FL – Joe Bonamassa’s Sound Wave Beach Weekend – SOLD OUT ^
Warren Haynes Band Dreams & Songs Symphonic Experience
April 30 – New Orleans, LA @ Orpheum Theater
Gov’t Mule
May 1 – New Orleans, LA @ Orpheum Theater
July 25 – Patchogue, NY @ Great South Bay Music Festival ^
Gov’t Mule co-headlining with Joe Bonamassa
July 29 – Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap
July 31 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheatre
August 1 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion
August 8 – Baltimore, MD @ Pier Six Pavilion
August 9 – Youngstown, OH @ Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre
August 14 – Interlochen, MI @ Kresge Auditorium
August 15 – Welch, MN @ Treasure Island Resort & Casino
August 16 – Lincoln, NE @ Pinewood Bowl
^ indicates festival appearance
