Honestly, if you’ve ever stood in a muddy field with a lukewarm beer in your hand singing "Chicken Fried" at the top of your lungs, you know exactly what a Zac Brown Band show feels like. It’s communal. It’s loud. It’s distinctly American. But the Zac Brown Band concert dates hitting the calendar for 2026 are a massive departure from those classic amphitheater summer tours we've all grown used to over the last decade.
The band is currently deep into their "Love & Fear" era, a residency that has fundamentally changed how they perform. If you are looking for those standard 40-city trek announcements, you might be waiting a while. Instead, the focus has shifted toward high-tech immersion and massive singular events.
The Sphere Residency: A New Kind of Country
Right now, the crown jewel of the schedule is the residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. Most country acts stick to the classic stage-and-lights setup, but Zac Brown basically decided to blow that apart. The 2026 leg of the "Love & Fear" residency kicked off on January 9, and the remaining dates are some of the most sought-after tickets in the genre's history.
- January 16, 2026 – Sphere, Las Vegas, NV
- January 17, 2026 – Sphere, Las Vegas, NV
These aren't just concerts. They are sensory overloads. Because the Sphere uses a 16K wrap-around LED screen, the band has ditched the traditional backdrop for 360-degree visuals that sync with the new album’s themes. Fans who caught the December 2025 shows reported that during "Free," the entire room felt like it was floating over the ocean. It’s a far cry from a dusty fairground in the Midwest.
BST Hyde Park and the International Leap
Once the Vegas dust settles, the band is heading across the pond. This is a big deal for ZBB purists. On June 27, 2026, they are set to play American Express presents BST Hyde Park in London.
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What makes this date particularly interesting is the lineup. They are supporting Garth Brooks, alongside Ashley McBryde. If you happen to be in the UK or are looking for an excuse to burn some airline miles, this is probably the biggest country music event in Europe for the entire year. Hyde Park has a capacity of about 65,000, so expect the "Zamily" to show up in droves.
What the Setlist Looks Like Now
The band is notoriously good at covers—I’ve seen them do everything from Metallica to Queen—but the 2026 shows are heavily leaning into the new Love & Fear record. That said, they aren't ignoring the hits.
Based on the recent Vegas opening nights, the setlist usually opens with "Heavy is the Head" to get the energy up. You’ll definitely hear "Homegrown," "Toes," and "Colder Weather." Interestingly, they’ve been mashing up "Colder Weather" with the Eagles' "Take It to the Limit," which is a vocal masterclass from Zac.
The middle of the set is where things get experimental. They’ve been playing "Let It Run" (which features a digital appearance by Snoop Dogg on the Sphere screens) and "Passenger." But don't worry, they still close out with the big ones. "Chicken Fried" is still the penultimate sing-along, usually followed by "Remedy" or a high-octane cover like "Bohemian Rhapsody."
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Scoring Tickets Without Losing Your Mind
Let’s be real: buying tickets for a residency or a major festival like BST Hyde Park is a nightmare. For the Sphere dates, the primary ticket seller is Ticketmaster, but because these are "event" shows, the secondary market is where most people end up.
If you’re looking at SeatGeek or StubHub, prices have been fluctuating wildly. I’ve seen some nosebleed seats for the January 16 show go for as low as $53, while 200-level seats (the "sweet spot" for Sphere visuals) are easily clearing $300.
A quick tip for the "Zamily" members: the band still prioritizes their official fan club for pre-sales. If they announce more dates for late 2026—which rumors suggest might include a return to Nashville at the new Pinnacle venue—being in the fan club is the only way to avoid the $100 markup from resellers.
Looking Ahead to Late 2026
While the current confirmed Zac Brown Band concert dates focus on the early part of the year and the London summer show, industry insiders are whispering about a potential fall stadium run.
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In 2025, they did a string of dates with Brantley Gilbert and Gaelic Storm. It’s highly likely that after the Hyde Park show, they’ll look at a late-summer or fall "Homecoming" style tour in the U.S. to hit the markets they missed during the residency. However, nothing is official until it hits their website or social channels.
Pro Tip: If you are going to the Sphere, don't just buy the cheapest ticket. The 100-level seats at the very back actually have an "overhang" that blocks the top half of the screen. If you want the full visual experience of the residency, aim for the 200, 300, or 400 levels. It sounds counterintuitive to sit further away, but at the Sphere, the view is everything.
Check the official Zac Brown Band website frequently for "surprise" pop-up shows. They’ve been known to do smaller, unannounced gigs in places like Nashville’s Nashville Yards or even at Zac’s own Southern Ground studio when they are in between major tour legs.
To make the most of the 2026 season, book your Las Vegas or London accommodations early. These specific venues are high-traffic, and prices near the Venetian (for Sphere) or Mayfair (for Hyde Park) spike the second a tour date is confirmed. Keep an eye on the "Zamily" pre-sale codes, as they usually drop on Monday mornings before a Friday general sale.