38 Special reveals 2026 tour dates in support of upcoming album
The Southern Rock band 38 Special, which has been touring since 1974, recently announced its 2026 tour dates in the United States to promote their latest album, “Milestone,” released in 2025. The upcoming tour will include stops in several cities including Peoria, Rockford, Greeneville, Evans, Fayetteville, Sarasota, New Braunfels, Lake Charles, Newkirk, Brookings, Deadwood, and Augusta.
The band’s current lineup consists of Don Barnes (Vocals, guitar, mandolin, piano, harmonica – Since 1974), Bobb Caps (Keyboards – Since 1991), Gary “Madman” Moffatt (Drums – Since 1996), Barry Dunaway (Bass – Since 2014), and Jerry Riggs (Guitar – Since 2019).
The tour dates for 38 Special in 2026 are as follows:
February
6 – Peoria, IL – Prairie Home Alliance Theater
7 – Rockford, IL – Coronado Performing Arts Center
11 – Greeneville, TN – Niswonger Performing Arts Center
12 – Evans, GA – Columbia County Performing Arts Center
13 – Fayetteville, GA – Trilith Live
14 – Sarasota, FL – Thunder By the Bay Music and Motors Festival
25 – New Braunfels, TX – Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre
27 – Lake Charles, LA – Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
March
20 – Newkirk, OK – 7 Clans First Council Casino Hotel
April
16 – Brookings, SD – Swiftel Center
19 – Deadwood, SD – Deadwood Mountain Grand
June
26-27 – Augusta, NJ – Rock Ribs and Ridges 2025
Don Barnes, the band’s leader, expressed his excitement about the new album, stating that they wanted to create a more modern sound while maintaining their classic style. Barnes mentioned that they aimed to make a big statement with this album, showcasing a fresh and updated approach to their music. He emphasized the band’s commitment to delivering high-energy performances to their fans and hoped that the new album would change any misconceptions about their ability to continue making music.
38 Special is determined to continue their legacy of bringing an electrifying show to audiences across the country. With a strong passion for music and a dedicated fan base, the band remains committed to producing quality music and entertaining performances for years to come.