Dancing Words Tour 2026

John Mellencamp Tour 2026

Jul 10, 2026 – Aug 12, 2026

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John Mellencamp Announces U.S. Greatest Hits Tour

Heartland rock legend John Mellencamp is returning to the road in 2026, bringing his signature gritty vocals and storytelling to fans across the United States. The singer-songwriter has announced the Dancing Words Tour, a nationwide trek that promises to be a celebration of his decades-spanning career.

For this run, John Mellencamp will be the headliner, performing alongside his longtime backing band. The tour kicks off on July 10, 2026, and will hit major cities including Grand Rapids, Chicago (Tinley Park), Cincinnati, Charlotte, and Los Angeles. This tour is particularly significant as it is billed as a "Greatest Hits" show; Mellencamp is set to perform beloved classics like "Jack & Diane" and "Pink Houses," along with fan favorites he hasn't played live in years.

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John Mellencamp Tour Dates 2026

Dancing Words Tour

Date

FRI

JUL

Acrisure AmphitheaterGrand Rapids, MI

SAT

JUL

Credit Union 1 AmphitheatreTinley Park, IL

MON

JUL

Morton AmphitheaterKansas City, MO

TUE

JUL

Mystic Lake AmphitheaterShakopee, MN

THU

JUL

Pine Knob Music TheatreClarkston, MI

SAT

JUL

Ruoff Music CenterNoblesville, IN

SUN

JUL

Riverbend Music CenterCincinnati, OH

TUE

JUL

Blossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OH

FRI

JUL

The Xfinity CenterMansfield, MA

SAT

JUL

PNC Bank Arts CenterHolmdel, NJ

SUN

JUL

Northwell at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NY

WED

JUL

Jiffy Lube LiveBristow, VA

THU

JUL

Truliant AmphitheaterCharlotte, NC

SAT

AUG

Ameris Bank AmphitheatreAlpharetta, GA

MON

AUG

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union AmphitheatreTampa, FL

THU

AUG

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion sponsored by HuntsmanThe Woodlands, TX

SUN

AUG

Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre - PhoenixPhoenix, AZ

MON

AUG

Hollywood BowlLos Angeles, CA

WED

AUG

Shoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CA

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About John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp (Seymour, IN) is a Heartland rock icon and Rock Hall inductee famed for hits like "Jack & Diane." A co-founder of Farm Aid, he champions small-town struggles through his signature gritty folk-rock style. On July 10, 2026, he returns to the stage to kick off the nationwide Dancing Words Tour, performing a special greatest hits setlist for fans across the United States.

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Where is John Mellencamp touring in 2026?

John Mellencamp Tour Dates 2026:
Jul 10 - Acrisure Amphitheater, Grand Rapids, MI
Jul 11 - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, IL
Jul 13 - Morton Amphitheater, Kansas City, MO
Jul 14 - Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, MN
Jul 16 - Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI
Jul 18 - Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville, IN
Jul 19 - Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
Jul 21 - Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Jul 24 - The Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA
Jul 25 - PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
Jul 26 - Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY
Jul 29 - Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA
Jul 30 - Truliant Amphitheater, Charlotte, NC
Aug 01 - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta, GA
Aug 03 - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa, FL
Aug 06 - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion sponsored by Huntsman, The Woodlands, TX
Aug 09 - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre - Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Aug 10 - Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
Aug 12 - Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA