Kurt Vile & the Violators 2026 Tour: Dates, Tickets & How to Score the Cheapest Seats

Kurt Vile and the Violators are hitting the road for a massive 2026 tour. Fans have been waiting for Philly’s most beloved indie slacker-rock icon to return to the stage. Now, he’s getting ready to head out on the KV’s Been Good to Me Tour, a major outing in support of his 10th studio album, Philadelphia’s been good to me.

Kurt Vile hasn’t released a studio album since 2022’s (watch my moves). Philadelphia’s been good to me represents four years of songwriting, culminating in what Vile himself calls his best record to date. “This is my ‘bringing it all back home to Philly’ record,” Vile said in a statement. “I put everything into it. It’s my best vocal record. It’s my best electric guitar record. It’s my most organic record, made in the comfort of my own zone.”

Ready to secure your tickets to see Kurt Vile and the Violators on the “KV’s Been Good to Me” Tour? This guide has everything you need: the complete 2026 Kurt Vile tour schedule, presale and ticket info, setlist predictions, and how to find the cheapest Kurt Vile tickets on TickPick with zero hidden fees.

Complete 2026 Kurt Vile and the Violators Tour Dates

The KV’s Been Good to Me Tour kicks off June 16, 2026 in Toronto at History. The Summer North American leg of Kurt Vile’s tour will wrap-up July 25 with a hometown show (Philadelphia) at The Dell Music Center.

The Fall leg of the KV’s Been Good to Me will kick-off November 4, 2026, at Asbury Hall in Buffalo, NY. Follow the link to the show of your choice and you’ll be directed to access our Kurt Vile and the Violators concert tickets from there.

Opening Acts on the KV’s Been Good to Me Tour

Kurt Vile has assembled a stellar supporting cast for the 2026 tour, with different openers rotating through each leg. The Sadies (Canada/Northeast dates, June) are the perfect match for Vile’s guitar-worshipping audience. The Toronto-based band has been one of North America’s most accomplished indie and roots rock acts for over two decades.

Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band (West Coast dates, July) is the buzz act of the bunch. Davis is a Louisville, Kentucky-area multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, and his 2025 album New Threats from the Soul earned him a genuine breakthrough moment.

The Austin-based indie duo Being Dead (Texas/Southeast dates, July) merges slick, dreamy guitar strums with gritty percussion and kaleidoscopic harmonies. They prod at the absurdity of the world with freaky, unpredictable energy. Their sets are chaotic, joyful, and genuinely one-of-a-kind. Expect to become a fan by the end of their set.

Twisted Teens (Fall leg, November) will be supporting Vile across the entire domestic fall run, while Optic Sink joins for the Memphis date and TAGABOW handles support for the Philadelphia hometown show at The Dell.

Bottom line: no matter which date you’re attending, get there early.

Kurt Vile 2026 Presale & Ticket Info

General on-sale: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time via Ticketmaster. If you decide to go this route, we suggest reading up on how to buy tickets on Ticketmaster quickly.

Presale codes for many dates are already active or begin shortly. To access presale tickets:

• Artist presale: Begins Wednesday, April 8, at 10:00 AM local time. Sign up for Kurt Vile’s mailing list at kurtvile.com for exclusive presale access.
• Venue presales: Begin Thursday, April 9, at 10:00 AM local time. Many venues (Salt Shed, Castro Theater, Brooklyn Paramount, Ryman) run their own presales. Check the venue websites directly.
• Spotify Presale: Begins Thursday, April 9, at 10:00 AM local time. Fans must be following Kurt Vile on Spotify for their chance to receive a presale code.

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Tips for Getting the Cheapest Kurt Vile Concert Tickets

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Kurt Vile & the Violators 2026 Setlist Predictions

Based on recent setlist data and the pattern of KV tours supporting new albums, here’s what fans can expect to hear on the KV’s Been Good to Me Tour:

Almost certain to appear (based on 2025 setlists and tour history):

• “Pretty Pimpin”
• “Wakin on a Pretty Daze”
• “Back to Moon Beach”
• “Bassackwards”
• “Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)”
• “Jesus Fever”
• “KV Crimes”
• “Loading Zones”
• “He’s Alright”

New album tracks likely to feature heavily:

• “Chance to Bleed”
• “99 BPM”
• “Zoom 97”
• “Philly’s been good to me”

Deep cuts and fan favorites that rotate in:

• “Peeping Tomboy”
• “Baby’s Arms”
• “Dust Bunnies”
• “Smoke Ring for My Halo”
• “Runner Ups”
• “Girl Called Alex”
• “Like Exploding Stones”

Covers occasionally pulled out:

• “How Lucky” (John Prine cover)
• Bruce Springsteen or Neil Young deep cuts

Kurt Vile’s live shows typically run 60–90 minutes with the Violators, mixing electric full-band blowouts with solo acoustic moments. Expect long, hypnotic guitar solos, tight interplay with the band, and a genuinely transportive atmosphere. Longtime fans describe his sets as both meditative and explosive, especially when the band locks in on a track like “Wakin on a Pretty Daze.”

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