Billy F Gibbons is ready to light up 2026 with a six-week run of pure Texas blues fire. The ZZ Top frontman is back with the BFG Band, featuring Chris “Whipper” Layton on drums and Mike “The Drifter” Flanigin on Hammond organ. This powerhouse trio kicks things off January 20 in Napa, California, and will hit 28 cities before wrapping February 28 in Atlanta. Each night promises Gibbons’ signature blend of grit, groove, and good times.
The tour makes a special stop January 31 at the legendary Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa — the same stage where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper played their final show. “I’m joined with Whipper and The Drifter, in our collective Texas collective blues tradition,” Gibbons said. “We predict good times as we always say, ‘Ya can’t lose with the blues.’”
Gibbons’ solo legacy keeps expanding. After dropping Perfectamundo, The Big Bad Blues, and Hardware, he’s been hard at work on a fourth album for Concord Records. A new single, “Brown Paper Bag,” is expected to roll out with the tour’s kickoff, while “Livin’ It Up Down In Texas” continues to heat up the Landman soundtrack.
Layton’s thunderous drumming and Flanigin’s soul-fired keys bring deep Austin roots to this lineup. Both have long histories with Gibbons through The Jungle Show and countless live sessions that honor the blues while keeping it fresh and fearless. Their chemistry promises a setlist that bends from Texas twang to surf grit and beyond.
Fans can expect raw energy, fuzzy riffs, and maybe a surprise or two — because when Billy F Gibbons rolls through town, the blues ain’t just alive, it’s kicking harder than ever.
Billy F Gibbons and the BFG Band Tour ’26
January
20 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre
21 – Monterey, CA – Golden State Theatre
23 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up Tavern
24 – Santa Barbara, CA – Lobero Theatre
25 – Anaheim, CA – Grove of Anaheim
28 – Santa Fe, NM – Lensic Performing Arts Center
29 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
31 – Clear Lake, IA – Surf Ballroom
February
01 – St. Charles, IL – The Arcada Theatre
03 – Columbus, OH – Southern Theatre
04 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino Resort
06 – Wilmington, DE – Grand Opera House
07 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
10 – Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall
11 – Plymouth, MA – Plymouth Memorial Hall
13 – Rutland, VT – Paramount Theatre
14 – Patchogue, NY – Patchouge Theatre
16 – New York, NY – City Winery New York
17 – New York, NY – City Winery New York
19 – Wilkes Barre, PA – F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
20 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino
21 – Tarrytown, NY – Tarrytown Music Hall
23 – Alexandria, VA – The Birchmere
24 – Frederick, MD – Weinberg Center for the Arts
26 – Rocky Mount, VA – Harvester Performance Center
27 – Bristol, TN – Paramount Bristol
28 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse