Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Sam Barber has confirmed a massive US headline tour titled “The American Route” beginning on January 30, 2026. This extensive run of shows starts with a two-night stand at The Lyric Oxford in Mississippi and continues through the beginning of June. The tour schedule includes stops at major venues such as The Anthem in Washington, DC and The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville. Fans can expect a high-energy performance that highlights the raw vocal power and authentic storytelling found throughout his discography. This tour represents a significant milestone in Barber’s rapidly accelerating career.
The upcoming year also features several high-profile festival appearances for the artist. Barber travels to Riviera Cancún, Mexico, for Noah Kahan’s Out of the Blue festival this month before returning to the US for a performance at Stagecoach in Indio. The itinerary concludes with a June appearance at the Railbird Festival in Lexington. These dates follow a prolific period of touring that saw Barber performing for capacity crowds across the country. The instrumentation of his live show relies on a blend of traditional country grit and modern folk sensibility. This run of dates offers a fantastic opportunity for audiences to witness his charismatic stage presence in person.
The 2026 schedule covers a wide geographic range including multi-night stays at The Sylvee in Madison and outdoor performances at Wave Outdoors in Wichita. Each setlist will feature the hits that earned him multi-platinum status alongside fan favorites from his recent recordings. The production for “The American Route” focuses on a clear and powerful sound designed to fill large-scale amphitheaters like the Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh. This series of performances serves as a testament to Barber’s dedication to his craft and his growing connection with listeners nationwide. His voice carries a rare and undeniable weight that anchors every song in the set.
Sam Barber 2026 The American Route Tour Dates:
Jan 30 – Oxford, MS @ The Lyric Oxford
Jan 31 – Oxford, MS @ The Lyric Oxford
Feb 5 – Salem, VA @ Salem Civic Center
Feb 6 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
Feb 7 – Columbia, SC @ Township Auditorium
Mar 12 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
Mar 13 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
Mar 14 – Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music Hall
Mar 19 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Clyde Theatre
Mar 20 – Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Apr 24 – Indio, CA @ Stagecoach
May 7 – Omaha, NE @ The Astro Amphitheater
May 8 – Wichita, KS @ Wave Outdoors
May 9 – Little Rock, AR @ First Security Amphitheater
May 14 – Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome
May 15 – N. Charleston, SC @ Firefly Distillery
May 16 – Huntsville, AL @ The Orion Amphitheater
May 21 – Clearwater, FL @ The BayCare Sound
May 22 – Pompano Beach, FL @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater
May 23 – St. Augustine, FL @ The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
June 4 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater
June 5 – Charlotte, NC @ Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
June 6 – Lexington, KY @ Railbird Festival