We were scanning the major country music tour announcements for the second half of 2026 when one lineup stopped us cold. The Zac Brown Band’s Love and Fear Tour kicks off July 17 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and runs through 27 dates all the way to November 21, with stops at Fenway Park, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and, most importantly for us here in Florida, two shows in Tampa and Hollywood in September. We have been tracking this tour since the announcement came out in January, and now that the first date is a week away, we pulled together every detail, every city, and everything you need to know before the tour arrives in the Southeast.
A Tour Built Across the Best Stages in America
When we dug into the Love and Fear Tour routing, what struck us immediately was the scale of the venues. The Zac Brown Band is not playing amphitheaters this year. They are playing arenas, stadiums, and iconic outdoor rooms. Fenway Park on August 2. Two consecutive nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, on October 19 and 20. Two back-to-back nights at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York, on August 27 and 28. This is a band that could sell out a single night at any of these venues and chose to book two, which tells you everything about where their audience is right now in 2026.
The opening acts across various shows include Brothers Osborne, Grace Potter, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Fitz and the Tantrums. That is a deliberately eclectic lineup, and it fits a band whose whole identity is built on refusing to stay inside a single genre. The Love and Fear Tour is presented by Margaritaville at Sea.
The Two Florida Dates Country Fans in the Southeast Cannot Miss
For country music fans in Central Florida and across the state, we want to make sure these dates are on your calendar. The Love and Fear Tour hits Florida twice in September, and both venues are within easy driving distance of the Orlando area. September 18 brings the band to the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, and September 19 takes them to the iconic Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Two consecutive nights in the state, back to back on a Friday and Saturday, makes this a realistic road trip for fans who want to catch both shows.
Our team spent time looking at what these venues offer and the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood in particular is one of the best mid-size rooms in Florida for live music. The sightlines are excellent, the production capabilities are serious, and the Zac Brown Band is exactly the kind of act that fills that room to its full potential.
The Zac Brown Band in 2026: Why This Moment Matters
We have followed the Zac Brown Band’s trajectory closely over the years, and what their 2026 touring choices tell us is that this band is in the rare position of being more relevant than ever without having changed who they are to get there. They won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2010. They have placed 15 singles at number one on the country charts. They have headlined venues from Bonnaroo to the Super Bowl pregame show. And in 2026, they are selling out arenas alongside opening acts from rock, folk, and soul, which is a statement about what kind of audience they have built. This is not a legacy act coasting on catalog. This is a band doing exactly what a great band does: expanding their reach while deepening their craft.
Full Love and Fear Tour 2026 Schedule
- July 17 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena
- July 18 — Cleveland, OH — Rocket Arena
- July 31 — Albany, NY — MVP Arena
- August 2 — Boston, MA — Fenway Park
- August 13 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena
- August 14 — Columbus, OH — Nationwide Arena
- August 15 — Columbia, MD — Merriweather Post Pavilion
- August 27 — Forest Hills, NY — Forest Hills Stadium
- August 28 — Forest Hills, NY — Forest Hills Stadium
- August 29 — Philadelphia, PA — TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann
- September 10 — Kansas City, MO — T-Mobile Center
- September 11 — St. Louis, MO — Enterprise Center
- September 17 — Charleston, SC — Credit One Stadium
- September 18 — Tampa, FL — Benchmark International Arena
- September 19 — Hollywood, FL — Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
- October 8 — Knoxville, TN — Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
- October 9 — Greenville, SC — Bon Secours Wellness Arena
- October 10 — Greensboro, NC — First Horizon Coliseum
- October 19 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- October 20 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- October 23 — Minneapolis, MN — Target Center
- October 24 — Sioux Falls, SD — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
- November 5 — Buffalo, NY — KeyBank Center
- November 6 — Detroit, MI — Little Caesars Arena
- November 19 — Lincoln, NE — Pinnacle Bank Arena
- November 20 — Des Moines, IA — Casey’s Center
- November 21 — Rosemont, IL — Allstate Arena
Frequently Asked: When is the Zac Brown Band playing in Florida in 2026?
The Zac Brown Band plays two Florida dates on the Love and Fear Tour 2026. The first is September 18 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. The second is September 19 at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the official Zac Brown Band website.
The Love and Fear Tour is exactly the kind of country music event we love to track here at Sunset Country Fest. A great band, serious venues, and two Florida stops that country fans in the Southeast should not miss. Bookmark the September dates, get your tickets early, and keep following us for all the country music news that matters. Sunset Country Fest 2027 is coming to Apopka, Florida on March 13, 2027. Mark your calendar and keep following Sunset Country Fest for lineup announcements, ticket info, and all the country music coverage you love.
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Sources & References
- Billboard — Zac Brown Band 2026 Tour Dates for Love and Fear Tour: Full List
- American Songwriter — Zac Brown Band Announces Love and Fear Tour 2026: Dates, Ticketing Info, and More
- Taste of Country — Zac Brown Band Announce 2026 Love and Fear Tour: See the Dates
- Ticketmaster — Zac Brown Band 2026 Tour Tickets
When does the Zac Brown Band Love and Fear Tour start in 2026?
The Zac Brown Band Love and Fear Tour kicks off on July 17, 2026, at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The tour runs through 27 dates and concludes November 21, 2026, at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. The tour is presented by Margaritaville at Sea and features opening acts including Brothers Osborne, Grace Potter, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Fitz and the Tantrums across various shows.
Is the Zac Brown Band playing in Florida in 2026?
Yes. The Zac Brown Band plays two Florida dates on the Love and Fear Tour 2026. They perform September 18 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, and September 19 at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Both shows are on consecutive nights, making it possible for fans to attend both.
Who is opening for the Zac Brown Band on the Love and Fear Tour?
The Love and Fear Tour features rotating opening acts across different dates, including Brothers Osborne, Grace Potter, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Fitz and the Tantrums. Each show may feature a different opener, so fans should check the specific date listing on Ticketmaster or the official Zac Brown Band website for the support act at their show.
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Last updated: July 10, 2026 · Sunset Country Fest Editorial Team · Contact Us