Tim McGraw's 2026 Pawn Shop Guitar Tour Announced With 33 North American Dates

Country music superstar Tim McGraw has revealed plans for his 2026 Pawn Shop Guitar Tour, a 33-date North American summer run that presents substantial media coverage opportunities across major markets. The tour launches July 9 in Bethel, NY and includes three high-profile stadium shows that will draw significant media attention.

Major Stadium Shows Present Premium Coverage Opportunities

The tour's three stadium dates offer the most significant media credential opportunities: Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA, Fenway Park in Boston, and Target Field in Minneapolis. These shows will feature special guests The Chicks and Lady A, creating multi-artist coverage potential with expanded photo pit access and likely press conference opportunities.

Media professionals should note that several tour venues are already hosting other major events on MediaPasses, including shows at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Moody Center ATX in Austin, and GIANT Center in Hershey, indicating these venues actively work with credentialed media.

Tour Support and Coverage Angles

The tour includes support acts 49 Winchester and Timothy Wayne on select dates, providing additional coverage angles for music journalists and photographers. McGraw's recent performance history, including his sold-out Caesars Palace residency and 2024 Standing Room Only Tour success, suggests strong attendance and media interest across all markets.

Key Markets for Media Coverage

Major metropolitan markets on the tour include Boston, Toronto, Dallas, Austin, and multiple venues in the New York area. The tour spans amphitheaters and arenas across the country, with many venues known for accommodating working media with dedicated photo pits and press areas.

The announcement coincides with McGraw's upcoming single "Pawn Shop Guitar," providing additional story angles for entertainment journalists covering the tour launch.

Media Credential Planning

With tickets going on sale February 6 following various presales, media professionals should begin monitoring credential application opportunities through venue and promoter channels. Live Nation's promotion of the tour suggests standardized media policies across most dates.

Credentials may be available through MediaPasses for select venues that are already active on the platform, including Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and other major markets where the platform currently facilitates media access.

Full Tour Schedule

• July 9 — Bethel, NY · Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

• July 10 — Holmdel, NJ · PNC Bank Arts Center

• July 11 — Hershey, PA · Hersheypark Stadium

• July 16 — Toronto, ON · RBC Amphitheatre

• July 17 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH · Blossom Music Center

• July 18 — Burgettstown, PA · The Pavilion at Star Lake

• July 23 — Camden, NJ · Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

• July 24 — Wantagh, NY · Northwell at Jones Beach Theater

• July 25 — Saratoga Springs, NY · Saratoga Performing Arts Center

• July 30 — Boston, MA · Fenway Park

• July 31 — Syracuse, NY · Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview

• August 1 — Darien Center, NY · Darien Lake Amphitheater

• August 6 — Virginia Beach, VA · Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

• August 7 — Raleigh, NC · Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

• August 8 — Daniel Island, Charleston, SC · Credit One Stadium

• August 13 — Birmingham, AL · Coca-Cola Amphitheater

• August 14 — Charlotte, NC · Truliant Amphitheater

• August 15 — Bristow, VA · Jiffy Lube Live

• August 21 — Kansas City, MO · Morton Amphitheater

• August 22 — East Troy, WI · Alpine Valley Music Theatre

• August 23 — Minneapolis, MN · Target Field

• August 27 — Cincinnati, OH · Riverbend Music Center

• August 28 — Clarkston, MI · Pine Knob Music Theatre

• August 29 — Grand Rapids, MI · Acrisure Amphitheater

• September 10 — Austin, TX · Moody Center

• September 11 — Dallas, TX · Dos Equis Pavilion

• September 12 — Rogers, AR · Walmart AMP

• September 17 — St. Louis, MO · Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

• September 18 — Noblesville, IN · Ruoff Music Center

• September 19 — Tinley Park, IL · Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

• September 24 — Alpharetta, GA · Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

• September 25 — Tampa, FL · MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

• September 26 — West Palm Beach, FL · iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre