Veteran indie rock institution Built to Spill are heading back on the road in 2026, announcing an expansive run of US tour dates stretching from spring through the end of summer.
The trek begins May 2 in Burlington, Vermont and winds through dozens of cities across the country before wrapping September 1 in Salt Lake City. Along the way, the band will stop in major markets including Atlanta, St. Louis, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles.
Tickets for the tour are available here.
Fronted by guitarist and songwriter Doug Martsch, Built to Spill have remained one of indie rock’s most enduring touring acts for more than three decades. Since forming in Boise, Idaho in the early 1990s, the band has built a reputation for expansive guitar work, emotionally detailed songwriting, and live performances that often stretch songs into improvisational territory.
The group’s most recent studio album, When the Wind Forgets Your Name, arrived in 2022 and marked the band’s first full-length release in seven years. The record continued Martsch’s signature blend of layered guitars and introspective songwriting, reaffirming Built to Spill’s place as one of the genre’s defining voices.
Beyond their own headlining shows, Built to Spill will also appear at several festivals and special events throughout the year. The band is scheduled to perform at Treefort Music Fest, Zootown Music Festival, and Pickathon.
They will also join other artists for select special performances, including dates with Bright Eyes, The Hold Steady, and Courtney Barnett.
Support across various dates of the tour will come from a rotating cast of openers including Lily Seabird, The Hypos, Wussy, Guerilla Toss, and PLAYDEAD.
Built to Spill 2026 Tour Dates
Mar 25 — Boise, ID — Treefort Music Fest
May 2 — Burlington, VT — Higher Ground
May 4 — Asheville, NC — Grey Eagle
May 5 — Athens, GA — Georgia Theatre
May 6 — Charleston, SC — The Music Farm
May 7 — Columbia, SC — The Senate
May 8 — Charlotte, NC — Neighborhood Theatre
May 9 — Atlanta, GA — Variety Playhouse
May 10 — Birmingham, AL — Workplay (Soundstage)
May 12 — St. Louis, MO — Delmar Hall
May 13 — Maquoketa, IA — Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
May 14 — Minneapolis, MN — First Avenue
May 15 — Milwaukee, WI — Turner Hall Ballroom
May 16 — Indianapolis, IN — Hi-Fi Annex
May 17 — Cincinnati, OH — Ludlow Garage
Jun 1 — Washington, DC — 9:30 Club
Jun 2 — Pittsburgh, PA — Mr Smalls Theatre
Jun 3 — Asbury Park, NJ — Asbury Lanes
Jun 4 — Bethlehem, PA — MusicFest Café
Jun 5 — Wilmington, DE — The Queen
Jun 6 — Forest Hills, NY — Forest Hills Stadium *
Jun 13 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed ^
Jun 19 — Missoula, MT — Zootown Music Festival
Jul 30 — Happy Valley, OR — Pickathon
Aug 21 — South Lake Tahoe, CA — The Hangar
Aug 22 — Petaluma, CA — Phoenix Theatre
Aug 23 — San Francisco, CA — The Chapel
Aug 24 — San Francisco, CA — The Chapel
Aug 25 — San Francisco, CA — The Chapel
Aug 26 — Santa Cruz, CA — Rio Theater
Aug 27 — Ventura, CA — Ventura Music Hall
Aug 28 — Solana Beach, CA — Belly Up
Aug 29 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium #
Aug 30 — Pioneertown, CA — Pappy & Harriet’s
Sep 1 — Salt Lake City, UT — Urban Lounge
*with Bright Eyes
^with The Hold Steady
#with Courtney Barnett
After more than 30 years of touring, Built to Spill continue to prove that their sprawling guitar-driven indie rock still thrives on stage — and with a tour this extensive, fans across the country will have plenty of chances to catch them live in 2026.
