The Wood Brothers will return to Nashville’s storied Ryman Auditorium on March 5, 2026, marking their fifth time headlining the landmark venue. The Grammy-nominated trio will perform in support of their newest album, Puff of Smoke, and in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their debut, Ways Not to Lose.
They’ll be joined by The Luckiest Horns, with additional guests to be announced. Tickets go on sale beginning Thursday, October 16, at 10 a.m. Central Time via artist pre-sale, followed by a venue pre-sale at noon and general on-sale Friday, October 17, at 10 a.m.
“It’s always a special honor to play the Ryman,” said Oliver Wood. “Knowing the history and having seen shows there, we understand the reverence of fans and artists alike, and appreciate the intimacy and vibe of this magical room.”
For the band, the Ryman holds particular resonance. Nashville has long served as their creative anchor, dating back to 2013, when they recorded The Muse at Zac Brown’s Southern Ground Studios. Not long after, Oliver and Chris Wood moved to the city, followed by Jano Rix. Their subsequent work has been shaped at The Studio Nashville, which they affectionately call their “creative clubhouse.”
While Chris Wood has since relocated to the Vancouver area and Rix to Vermont, Oliver remains in Nashville, where the group continues to write, rehearse and record.
The Wood Brothers are currently touring behind Puff of Smoke, their ninth studio release, an 11-track collection that finds optimism amid uncertainty. Songs such as “Witness” and “The Trick” reflect the band’s grounding in meditation and mindfulness, offering reminders of the impermanence—and beauty—of the moment.
The album has drawn praise from outlets including The Bluegrass Situation, Relix, and DownBeat. MOJO commended its “restless music mix that’s unpredictable and big on swing,” while Uncut hailed its songwriting as “witty and incisive.”
Following a run of festival and headline dates this summer, the band will embark on a broad fall tour beginning November 6 in Knoxville, Tennessee, before heading through the Midwest and Northeast. Stops include the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Chicago’s Riviera Theatre, Brooklyn Paramount in New York, and the United Theatre in Westerly, Rhode Island.
Tour Dates
11/6 – Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theatre
11/7 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
11/8 – Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
11/9 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
11/11 – Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre
11/12 – Iowa City, IA – The Englert Theatre
11/13 – Minneapolis, MN – Pantages Theatre
11/14 – Madison, WI – Wisconsin Union Theater – Shannon Hall
11/15 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
12/3 – York, PA – Appell Center for the Performing Arts
12/4 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
12/5 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
12/6 – Ithaca, NY – State Theatre of Ithaca
12/7 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
12/9 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Music Hall
12/10 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
12/12 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
12/13 – Lebanon, NH – Lebanon Opera House
12/14 – Westerly, RI – United Theatre
2/7-12 – Miami, FL – Jam Cruise 2026
3/5 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium