Key Takeaways on Lucy Dacus’ 2026–2027 Touring
- Lucy Dacus is in the middle of an ambitious 2026 touring cycle behind her 2025 album Forever Is A Feeling, with headline club dates, major festivals, and two rare orchestral performances.
- The September 13, 2026 Hollywood Bowl concert is a landmark booking, pairing Dacus with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for one of the most expansive productions of her solo career.
- The 2026 run has already brought sold-out headline shows across the West Coast and Midwest, alongside key festival slots at major North American events.
- The tour builds on the chart-topping success of Forever Is A Feeling, which reached number one on both the Billboard Rock Album Chart and the Billboard Folk/Americana Album Chart.
Ticket Links for Upcoming Lucy Dacus Shows
The remaining confirmed Lucy Dacus date with tickets available through OnesToWatch and official partners is listed below.
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Lucy Dacus — Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA | Sunday, September 13, 2026
Lucy Dacus headlines the Hollywood Bowl with a full orchestral presentation at one of the most storied outdoor amphitheaters in the world.
Upcoming Confirmed 2026 Tour Date
As of 2026-09-07, one confirmed Lucy Dacus date remains on the 2026 schedule.
- September 13, 2026 — Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
Lucy Dacus presents a full orchestral headline show at one of North America’s most iconic outdoor venues. This is one of two orchestral bookings on her 2026 calendar, alongside her July 19 appearance with the Chicago Philharmonic at Jay Pritzker Pavilion. It represents the most ambitious production format of her solo career to date. Stereoboard confirms the date. Fans can treat the show as confirmed and active.
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How the 2026 Tour Is Evolving
Lucy Dacus’ 2026 touring cycle shows a clear step up in scale and artistic scope. The run combines intimate headline club and theater dates, several of which sold out quickly, with major festivals like Outside Lands, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, and Minnesota Yacht Club. It also features two orchestral productions that are unusual for an artist at this stage of a solo career.
The Chicago Philharmonic performance at Jay Pritzker Pavilion and the Hollywood Bowl orchestral date both reframe her catalog in a large-scale, symphonic context. These shows sit alongside more traditional band sets, creating a varied live picture of the Forever Is A Feeling era.
The tour follows the commercial and critical impact of Forever Is A Feeling, which reached number one on two Billboard charts and supported two sold-out nights at Radio City Music Hall during her 2025 run. The 2026 cycle extends that momentum with a broader geographic footprint and a wider mix of venue types, from historic theaters to major outdoor stages.
For readers following artists working at a similar level of ambition, OnesToWatch continues to track Dacus and her peers across the discovery-to-touring pipeline. Explore OnesToWatch’s 2026 Top 30 Artists To Watch for a curated snapshot of performers shaping live music this year.
Past 2026 Tour Dates
The following 2026 dates have already taken place and provide context for the full scope of the run.
- May 10, 2026 — Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, WA (sold out)
- May 12, 2026 — Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC — A rescheduled date following two cancelled August 2025 Vancouver shows due to illness. Dacus told the crowd, “I was so ill and so sad,” and noted the tour was planned specifically to return to the city. (sold out)
- May 13, 2026 — McDonald Theatre, Eugene, OR
- May 14, 2026 — Channel 24, Sacramento, CA
- May 16, 2026 — Kilby Block Party, Salt Lake City, UT (festival)
- May 18, 2026 — The Castro Theatre, San Francisco, CA — with Luna Li (sold out)
- May 19, 2026 — The Castro Theatre, San Francisco, CA — with Luna Li (sold out)
- July 9–12, 2026 — Winnipeg Folk Festival, Oakbank, MB (festival)
- July 12, 2026 — The Sylvee, Madison, WI — with Smidley
- July 13, 2026 — Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids, MI — with Smidley
- July 15, 2026 — Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto, ON — with Smidley
- July 16, 2026 — Ottawa Bluesfest, Ottawa, ON (festival)
- July 18, 2026 — Minnesota Yacht Club, Saint Paul, MN (festival)
- July 19, 2026 — Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago, IL — orchestral show with the Chicago Philharmonic at Millennium Park
- July 20, 2026 — Agora Theatre, Cleveland, OH — with Smidley
- July 22, 2026 — Ulster Performing Arts Center, Kingston, NY — with Smidley
- July 23, 2026 — MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA — with Smidley; MASS MoCA’s official event page confirms the show at Courtyard D at 8pm, while some third-party listings refer to Courtyard C. This marks her first return to the venue since Courtney Barnett’s Here and There Festival in 2022.
- July 25, 2026 — Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park, NJ — with Smidley
- July 30, 2026 — The Byrd Theatre, Richmond, VA — special screening of the Planting Tomatoes music video followed by a Q&A with Dacus, rather than a musical performance
- August 8, 2026 — Outside Lands Music Festival, San Francisco, CA (festival, day two)
The full expanded tour announcement was reported by Exclaim in March 2026, with That Eric Alper and Stereoboard providing additional confirmations.
2027 Tour Status and Early Listings
Beyond the 2026 run, Lucy Dacus has begun to surface on 2027 schedules. As of 2026-09-07, at least one official 2027 tour date has been announced: August 13, 2027 in Vancouver, BC, at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, as part of the “LUCY DACUS – FOREVER IS A FEELING TOUR.” This date appears on a third-party ticket listing page (perto.com) and is not marked as cancelled.
The September 13, 2026 Hollywood Bowl concert remains active and confirmed. Fans should verify details directly through official ticketing channels.
Practical Guidance for Ticket Buyers
To make the most of the remaining tour dates and early 2027 listings, use the following steps as a quick checklist.
- Start with official ticket sources. The September 13 Hollywood Bowl show is the remaining confirmed 2026 date with tickets available. Use the official Ticketmaster link to avoid speculative or inflated resale listings.
- Next, watch for presale codes. Earlier in the 2026 cycle, Dacus used the presale code LUCYLOVESME for artist presales. Future announcements may follow a similar pattern, so signing up for her mailing list helps you receive codes early.
- Also, note the difference between orchestral and standard shows. The Hollywood Bowl date is a full orchestral production, which contrasts with her club and theater headline sets. Expect a more expansive sound, a larger venue, and a setlist structured around orchestral arrangements.
- Approach 2027 aggregators carefully. As of 2026-09-07, only the August 13, 2027 Vancouver date has clear confirmation. Treat other 2027 listings on third-party sites as tentative until they appear on official channels.
- Keep this page bookmarked. OnesToWatch will update this guide as new dates are confirmed, providing a central reference for verified scheduling information.
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FAQ
Here are concise answers to common questions about Lucy Dacus’ 2026 and early 2027 touring plans.
Where Is Lucy Dacus Playing in 2026 and 2027?
Lucy Dacus’ 2026 schedule spans North America, with headline dates across the West Coast, Midwest, and Northeast, plus major festival appearances. The final confirmed upcoming 2026 date is the September 13 Hollywood Bowl orchestral show in Los Angeles. As of 2026-09-07, one 2027 date has surfaced: August 13, 2027 in Vancouver, BC.
Is the Lucy Dacus Hollywood Bowl Show on September 13, 2026 Cancelled?
The September 13, 2026 Hollywood Bowl concert featuring Lucy Dacus is confirmed and active. Tickets remain available through Ticketmaster.
What Album Is Lucy Dacus Touring Behind in 2026?
The 2026 touring cycle supports Forever Is A Feeling, her fourth solo album, released in March 2025. The album reached number one on both the Billboard Rock Album Chart and the Billboard Folk/Americana Album Chart. Dacus also released the single Planting Tomatoes in April 2026, initially as a limited-edition Record Store Day exclusive 7″ vinyl before it arrived on streaming platforms.
Who Is Opening for Lucy Dacus on the 2026 Tour?
Support acts vary by date. FIGHTMASTER appeared on select West Coast shows earlier in the run. Smidley served as the opening act for the July 2026 headline dates, including Madison, Grand Rapids, Toronto, Cleveland, Kingston, North Adams, and Asbury Park. Luna Li opened the two sold-out Castro Theatre shows in San Francisco in May. The Hollywood Bowl orchestral date does not list a separate support act.
What Is the Experience Like at the Hollywood Bowl?
The Hollywood Bowl is a 17,500-capacity outdoor amphitheater in Los Angeles and one of the most celebrated concert venues in the United States. The September 13 show pairs Lucy Dacus with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for a full orchestral production, not a standard band setup. Attendees can expect a large-scale outdoor setting, tiered seating from box seats to lawn, and a sonic presentation that reframes Dacus’ catalog through orchestral arrangements. The venue is known for its warm summer-night atmosphere and strong acoustics across seating sections.