After decades of electrifying audiences worldwide, that little ol’ band from Texas — ZZ Top — returns in 2026 with an epic slate of tour stops across the United States and Europe, along with an exciting co-headline country-rock run with Dwight Yoakam. Here’s everything ZZ Top fans need to know about their 2026 touring plans.
🔥 A Legendary Return to the Road
ZZ Top — featuring guitar legend Billy F. Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard, and bassist Elwood Francis — has once again expanded their touring calendar for 2026. Rock lovers can catch them throughout spring in the U.S. followed by an extensive European summer leg.
🎤 USA Tour: The Big One!
The main U.S. leg of their 2026 tour is titled The Big One! — an apt name for a band that’s been a rock staple for over five decades. Highlights include:
🗓 March through May 2026:
- March 21 – Abilene, TX (Outlaws & Legends Music Festival)
- Amarillo, TX
- New Orleans, LA
- San Antonio, TX
- May 5 & 6 – Madison, WI at The Orpheum Theatre
🔊 With more dates added and plenty of classic hits expected, The Big One! promises an unforgettable set of boogie-blues rock performances.
🤠 Dos Amigos Tour: ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam
In an exciting genre-crossing twist, ZZ Top is co-headlining the Dos Amigos Tour with country legend Dwight Yoakam this spring. This unique pairing blends rock ’n’ roll with Bakersfield country and has already garnered huge buzz.
🎶 Notable stops include:
- March 26 – Brookings, SD
- March 27 – Grand Island, NE
- April 17 – Little Rock, AR
- April 19 – Lexington, KY
- April 24 – Peoria, IL
- May 7 – Des Moines, IA
- May 23 – Huntington, WV
…among several arena and amphitheater dates across the Midwest, South, and East.
This co-headline run is one of spring 2026’s most anticipated tours — a must-see for fans of both rock and country.
🇪🇺 Europe 2026: ZZ Top The Big One! Tour
After conquering the U.S. in spring, ZZ Top heads overseas for a multi-country European tour. The band is scheduled for 23 shows across 13 countries from late June to late July.
🎸 European Highlights:
- June 22 – Tartu, Estonia
- June 23 – Helsinki, Finland
- June 30 – Malmö, Sweden
- July 2–4 – Germany
- July 9 – Brussels, Belgium
- July 10 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- July 15 – Paris, France (Adidas Arena)
- July 19 – Barcelona, Spain
- July 25 – Cádiz, Spain (tour finale)
These stops bring legendary blues-rock to fans from Scandinavia to Southern Europe — a summer that’s sure to sizzle.
🎟️ Tickets & Fan Tips
- U.S. tour tickets were put on sale through official platforms like Ticketmaster during presales in December 2025.
- Don’t miss local venues early if dates sell out — many shows are already moving quickly.
- For European dates, official promoters like Gracia Live are handling ticketing for Belgium and Luxembourg dates.
🎸 What to Expect at a ZZ Top Show
ZZ Top concerts are more than just music — they’re full-blown rock celebrations. Expect:
- Signature blues-boogie grooves and guitar solos from Billy Gibbons.
- Classic hits like La Grange, Sharp Dressed Man, Gimme All Your Lovin’.
- Mesmerizing stage presence with custom guitars, beards, and timeless swagger.
- A setlist spanning their five decades of hits.
Whether you’re front row or lawn seating, the energy at a ZZ Top show remains unmatched.
🎶 Final Notes
ZZ Top’s 2026 touring plans are among their most ambitious yet, blending classic rock energy with cross-genre collaborations and international stages. From intimate U.S. theaters to massive European arenas, this tour truly celebrates a legendary career and continues to prove why the band still rocks as hard as ever.
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