The ’90s are calling, and they’re bringing the harmonica riffs, jangly guitars, and infectious hooks that defined an era. Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have announced a co-headlining summer tour for 2026, with Spin Doctors joining as special guests. This lineup promises a nostalgic powerhouse of hits like “Run-Around,” “Hey Jealousy,” and “Two Princes,” building on the success of their 2025 run and expanding to new cities they missed last time.
Blues Traveler, fronted by the charismatic John Popper and his signature harmonica, burst onto the scene with their 1994 album Four, which spawned Grammy-winning smash “Run-Around.” Known for their jam-band roots blended with rock, blues, and pop, they’ve maintained a loyal fanbase through relentless touring and albums like 2021’s Traveler’s Blues. Popper has described the tour as feeling like “coming home,” highlighting the shared history with Spin Doctors—they grew up together in the music scene.
Gin Blossoms, hailing from Tempe, Arizona, captured the essence of alternative rock with melancholic yet upbeat tracks from their breakthrough album New Miserable Experience (1992). Songs like “Hey Jealousy” and “Follow You Down” became radio staples. Vocalist Robin Wilson emphasizes the lineup’s chemistry: “This is a strong lineup of friends that sells tickets and puts on a great show.” After lineup changes and a hiatus, they’ve been active since reuniting in the early 2000s, releasing fresh material like 2018’s Mixed Reality.
Spin Doctors, the special guests rounding out this trifecta, are celebrating the 35th anniversary of their formation. Their 1991 debut Pocket Full of Kryptonite delivered funky, groove-heavy hits like “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” and “Two Princes.” With roots in New York’s club scene alongside Blues Traveler, they bring a perfect complementary energy to the bill.
Together, these bands represent the quirky, feel-good side of ’90s alternative rock—a genre that mixed introspection with party vibes. If you caught their joint mashup of “Run-Around” and “Hey Jealousy” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2025, you know the magic they create onstage.
The tour kicks off on July 6 in Grand Junction, Colorado, and wraps up on September 19 in Traverse City, Michigan, hitting amphitheaters, arenas, and outdoor venues across the U.S. Expect a mix of co-headlining sets from Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms, with Spin Doctors opening to set the tone.
Here’s the full schedule:
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 07/06 | Grand Junction, CO | Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park |
| 07/09 | Eugene, OR | Cuthbert Amphitheater |
| 07/10 | Seattle, WA | Marymoor Live |
| 07/14 | Salt Lake City, UT | TBA |
| 07/16 | Sparks, NV | Nugget Casino Resort – Grand Ballroom |
| 07/17 | Rohnert Park, CA | Green Music Center |
| 07/18 | Los Angeles, CA | TBA |
| 07/28 | Sidney, ME | Bowl in the Pines |
| 07/30 | Saratoga Springs, NY | Saratoga Performing Arts Center |
| 07/31 | Uncasville, CT | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| 08/01 | Atlantic City, NJ | Ocean Casino Resort |
| 08/04 | Selbyville, DE | Freeman Arts Pavilion |
| 08/06 | Asbury Park, NJ | Stone Pony Summer Stage |
| 08/08 | Columbus, OH | Celeste Center (Ohio Expo Center) |
| 08/09 | Canandaigua, NY | CMAC |
| 08/12 | Vienna, VA | Filene Center at Wolf Trap |
| 08/14 | Boston, MA | Leader Bank Pavilion |
| 08/15 | New York, NY | SummerStage in Central Park |
| 08/18 | Hamburg, NY | TBA |
| 08/25 | Bethlehem, PA | Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks |
| 08/27 | Glen Allen, VA | SERVPRO After Hours Concerts at The Innsbrook Pavilion |
| 08/28 | Cary, NC | Koka Booth Amphitheatre |
| 08/29 | Charlotte, NC | Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre |
| 09/01 | Clearwater, FL | The BayCare Sound |
| 09/03 | Hollywood, FL | Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood |
| 09/04 | St. Augustine, FL | The St. Augustine Amphitheatre |
| 09/05 | Atlanta, GA | Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park |
| 09/08 | Louisville, KY | Iroquois Amphitheater |
| 09/10 | Des Moines, IA | Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park |
| 09/11 | Omaha, NE | Shadow Ridge Music Festival |
| 09/12 | Waite Park, MN | The Ledge Amphitheater |
| 09/15 | Kansas City, MO | Starlight Theatre |
| 09/17 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center |
| 09/18 | Allegan, MI | Allegan County Fair |
| 09/19 | Traverse City, MI | Turtle Creek Stadium |
Tickets go on sale to the general public on January 23 at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. An artist pre-sale starts January 21 at 10 a.m. using the code BTGB2026. Some venues are still TBA, so keep an eye on official band sites for updates.
This isn’t just a cash-grab nostalgia trip—it’s a celebration of enduring friendships and musical synergy. As Popper puts it, the bands’ shared origins make every show feel like a reunion. Wilson adds that the combination “sells tickets and puts on a great show,” hinting at the high-energy performances fans can expect. With ’90s revival tours gaining steam, this one stands out for its authentic vibe and hit-packed setlists.
Whether you’re reliving your college days or discovering these classics for the first time, the Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors 2026 tour is set to be one of the summer’s hottest tickets. Grab yours before they’re gone—it’s time to run around with some old friends.
