Multi-platinum rock veterans Candlebox have unveiled their most ambitious headline run in years. The “Can’t Quit You” Tour, a 32-date trek across North America, kicks off on September 17, 2026, at The Pageant in St. Louis, MO, and concludes on October 30, 2026, at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ.
The tour celebrates the band’s enduring connection with fans and marks the return of founding guitarist Peter Klett, whose rejoining has infused new energy into the group. Frontman Kevin Martin reflected on the tour’s significance: “The phrase ‘Can’t Quit You’ really speaks volumes to how important our fans are to us and the music we create. Candlebox has always relied on the energy our fans bring and the atmosphere that live music brings.”
Joining Candlebox across the run are a rotating lineup of special guests that span decades of alternative and rock influence: The Mountain Goats, Sponge, The Verve Pipe, along with Sweet Water and American Blonde on select dates. Several “An Evening With” Candlebox-only performances are also scheduled.
Support acts include:
- + The Mountain Goats
- ***** Sponge
- ^ The Verve Pipe
- # Sweet Water
- @ American Blonde
- ! An Evening With (Candlebox only)
Full Tour Dates
September 2026
- 9.17 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant +
- 9.18 – Downers Grove, IL @ Oktoberfest
- 9.19 – Florence, IN @ Belterra Casino Resort +
- 9.22 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen *
- 9.23 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot *
- 9.25 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre #*
- 9.26 – Umatilla, OR @ Rock The Locks 2026
- 9.27 – Salem, OR @ Elsinore Theatre *
- 9.29 – Menlo Park, CA @ The Guild Theatre *
- 9.30 – West Hollywood (Los Angeles), CA @ Troubadour *
October 2026
- 10.02 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park *
- 10.03 – Laughlin, NV @ The Edge Pavilion ! (An Evening With)
- 10.04 – Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theatre *
- 10.06 – Englewood (Denver), CO @ Gothic Theatre *
- 10.08 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall *
- 10.09 – Bay St. Louis, MS @ The Cypress Cove Ballroom ! (An Evening With)
- 10.10 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City *@
- 10.11 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl *@
- 10.13 – Jacksonville, FL @ FIVE *
- 10.14 – Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live *
- 10.16 – Maryville, TN @ The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint ^@
- 10.17 – Columbus, OH @ The Bluestone ^
- 10.18 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit ^
- 10.20 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring *
- 10.21 – Buffalo, NY @ Electric City *
- 10.22 – McKees Rocks (Pittsburgh), PA @ Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens *
- 10.24 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues Cleveland *
- 10.25 – Jim Thorpe, PA @ Penn’s Peak *
- 10.26 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom *
- 10.28 – Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues Boston *
- 10.29 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount *
- 10.30 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom *
The announcement has drawn enthusiastic responses from the supporting acts. Vinnie Dombroski of Sponge noted the full-circle moment, while John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats highlighted a serendipitous connection. Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe called it a dream opportunity.
Presale tickets begin Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time with the code “BLOSSOM.” General on-sale starts Friday, July 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time. The September 18 date has a separate on-sale announcement. Fans are encouraged to visit candleboxrocks.com/tour for tickets and more information.
More than three decades after their groundbreaking debut, Candlebox continues to deliver the raw emotion and powerful live performances that have defined their career. This fall tour promises unforgettable nights of rock anthems and eclectic support bills that celebrate the enduring spirit of alternative music. Don’t miss your chance to experience it live.
