Key Takeaways
- Mac Ayres joins Teddy Swims’ The UGLY Tour for a run of arena support dates across major NBA and NHL venues.
- Five confirmed 2026 dates span September 23 through October 2 in Saint Louis, Chicago, Columbus, and Brooklyn, with direct Ticketmaster links.
- Cancelled Keshi REQUIEM TOUR listings that still show Mac Ayres are legacy data and do not reflect active performances.
- No 2027 Mac Ayres tour dates appear on official listings as of September 2026, which aligns with standard tour-announcement timelines.
- Readers can use the official ticket links below and follow OnesToWatch Live coverage for future Mac Ayres tour news.
Official Ticket Links for Mac Ayres Arena Support Dates
- Reserve Seats for the Saint Louis Arena Show
- Get Tickets for Teddy Swims and Mac Ayres in Chicago
- See the Columbus Stop at Nationwide Arena
- Lock In Tickets for Brooklyn’s Barclays Center Date
Mac Ayres on The UGLY Tour: A Step Into Arena Rooms
Teddy Swims’ The UGLY Tour is a 32-date North American arena run. It opens September 22, 2026 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City and closes November 18, 2026 at Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Mac Ayres appears as support from the early Midwest dates through the October 2 Brooklyn show, alongside MarcLo.
MarcLo remains on The UGLY Tour as opening support through the Los Angeles finale. After Brooklyn, St. Paul & The Broken Bones take over the support slot, with additional artists rotating in across later legs.
The tour’s support roster reflects Teddy Swims’ broad reach. Natasha Bedingfield, Avery Anna, Wyatt Flores, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and Allen Stone each cover specific sections of the routing. Mac Ayres’ run focuses on the opening Midwest and East Coast leg, which functions as the tour’s launch window.
Teddy Swims is a Grammy-nominated artist. His single “Lose Control” spent 112 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. It debuted at No. 99 on Aug. 26, 2023, peaked at No. 1 on March 30, 2024, and finished at No. 17 on Oct. 18, 2025. Warner Records reports nearly 5 billion global streams for the track. Playing these arenas places Mac Ayres in front of a significantly larger audience than his club headline shows.
Confirmed 2026 Mac Ayres Arena Support Dates
- Saint Louis, MO — September 23, 2026
Venue: Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Ave
Local listings confirm Mac Ayres and MarcLo as special guests for this second night of the run. - Chicago, IL — September 25, 2026
Venue: United Center, 1901 W Madison St
The United Center is one of the largest arenas on the opening leg. Mac Ayres appears as support for Teddy Swims’ The UGLY Tour at 7:00 PM. - Columbus, OH — September 30, 2026
Venue: Nationwide Arena
The tour reaches Columbus after Saint Paul on September 26 and Detroit on September 29. Mac Ayres continues his support role here ahead of the Brooklyn finale. - Brooklyn, NY — October 2, 2026
Venue: Barclays Center
This date marks Mac Ayres’ final confirmed support slot on The UGLY Tour. The show at Barclays Center lists Mac Ayres and MarcLo as support for Teddy Swims on Friday, October 2, 2026, with a 7:00 PM start.
Cancelled Keshi Dates and Recent Mac Ayres Highlights
Mac Ayres previously appeared on listings as a supporting act for Keshi’s REQUIEM TOUR arena dates in Sacramento, Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver. The Event Organizer officially cancelled the Golden 1 Center date in Sacramento. The Moda Center date in Portland also received an official cancellation notice. Ticketmaster processed refunds to the original payment method after receiving funds from the organizer, and these REQUIEM TOUR dates no longer represent active Mac Ayres shows.
Mac Ayres’ most recent documented headline performance was The Piano Tour stop at The Underground in Charlotte on November 14, 2025. That club-level run set the stage for his current move into arena support slots.
JamBase references a “Mac Ayres Finally Gets Behind The Tiny Desk” feature tied to a 2026 NPR Tiny Desk concert. A Tiny Desk appearance often signals a moment of broader critical attention for emerging artists.
What Mac Ayres’ 2026 Schedule Reveals
Mac Ayres’ 2026 live calendar highlights a clear shift into larger rooms. Moving from a club tour like The Piano Tour to NBA and NHL arenas as a named special guest marks a measurable career step. OnesToWatch has tracked more than 850 artists, and only a small fraction reach consistent arena billing.
- Rotating Support Structure: The UGLY Tour uses a rotating cast of support acts. Mac Ayres covers the opening Midwest and East Coast leg from late September through early October. St. Paul & The Broken Bones then handle shows from the October 5 Toronto date through October 20 in Atlanta, before Wyatt Flores joins for the Florida run. Each support name applies only to the dates listed on that city’s event page.
- Why 2027 Listings Are Still Empty: As of September 2026, official platforms show no 2027 Mac Ayres tour dates. Industry guidance suggests many rock and pop tours announce around 90 days before the first show, with general on-sale about 60 days out. Major headline acts often work on an 8–12 week window, while mid-level and indie artists may announce 3–6 weeks ahead. New 2027 information will likely surface closer to those timelines.
- Value of Verified Listings: The cancelled Keshi REQUIEM TOUR dates illustrate how quickly tour data can become outdated. Aggregator pages that still show those September 15 arena dates as active Mac Ayres performances are relying on stale information.
How To Read and Use These Tour Listings
- Support Versus Headline Context: Mac Ayres’ 2026 arena appearances are support slots on Teddy Swims’ The UGLY Tour. Tickets are sold under the Teddy Swims event listing rather than a standalone Mac Ayres headline show. Searching “Teddy Swims The UGLY Tour” on Ticketmaster surfaces the correct events.
- Checking Status Before You Buy: The Ticketmaster event page is the most reliable source for current status. A cancellation banner on that page confirms that a show is no longer active, even if third-party sites still list it.
- Watching for 2027 Announcements: Fans and industry watchers can follow Mac Ayres’ official channels and check OnesToWatch for coverage as new dates appear. Many major tours announce 6–12 weeks before the first on-sale date, so 2027 news will likely follow that pattern.
- Pricing Expectations: Ticket prices for these arena dates reflect Teddy Swims’ headliner status and the scale of venues like United Center and Barclays Center. Pricing does not mirror what a Mac Ayres club headline ticket would typically cost.
- Detroit Routing Note: A September 29, 2026 event at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit fits the routing between Chicago on September 25 and Columbus on September 30. This Detroit date does not yet have a verified first-party ticket link in OnesToWatch’s data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is Mac Ayres Playing in 2026?
Mac Ayres appears as support on Teddy Swims’ The UGLY Tour across a series of North American arenas. Confirmed dates with verified links include Enterprise Center in Saint Louis on September 23, United Center in Chicago on September 25, Nationwide Arena in Columbus on September 30, and Barclays Center in Brooklyn on October 2. Additional routing, including Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena on September 29, has been reported by other sources.
Are There Any Mac Ayres 2027 Tour Dates?
No official 2027 Mac Ayres dates appear on current listings as of September 2026. This timing aligns with standard industry practice, where many artists announce the following year’s runs in late fall or early winter. Monitoring his official channels and OnesToWatch coverage remains the most direct way to catch new announcements.
What Happened to the Mac Ayres Keshi Tour Dates?
Mac Ayres was previously listed as support on several Keshi REQUIEM TOUR arena shows in September 2026. As noted earlier, the Event Organizer cancelled those dates, and Ticketmaster issued refunds after receiving organizer funds. Any page that still presents those REQUIEM TOUR stops as upcoming Mac Ayres performances is drawing from outdated data.
Is Mac Ayres Headlining Any Shows in 2026?
Mac Ayres’ documented 2026 appearances are support slots on Teddy Swims’ The UGLY Tour. His most recent headline run, The Piano Tour, included a date at The Underground in Charlotte on November 14, 2025. No separate 2026 Mac Ayres headline tour appears on current listings.
How Do I Know Which Mac Ayres Dates Are Still Active?
The clearest method is to check each show’s Ticketmaster event page. A live purchase flow and absence of a cancellation notice indicate an active event. The arena dates highlighted in this article include direct Ticketmaster links. The Keshi REQUIEM TOUR dates referenced earlier have cancellation notices and no longer count as upcoming Mac Ayres performances.
Closing Perspective on Mac Ayres’ 2026 Arena Run
Mac Ayres’ 2026 schedule centers on a focused arena-support stretch with Teddy Swims, placing his catalog in front of large, pop-leaning audiences. The verified dates in Saint Louis, Chicago, Columbus, and Brooklyn represent his highest-profile live appearances to date. Future announcements, including any 2027 routing, will clarify how this arena moment shapes his next headline chapter.
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