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Dylan Announces 2026 U.S. Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour
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Bob Dylan has announced a 27-date 2026 U.S. leg of the Rough and Rowdy Ways tour, extending the run behind his 2020 album. The routing favors smaller markets and theaters rather than major metropolitan arenas, and the setlist is expected to remain centered on Rough and Rowdy Ways material with older songs and occasional covers mixed in. The coverage also shows that the tour continues to evolve through changing arrangements and band personnel, including a new drummer.
First Article: 11/03/21
Latest Article: 03/16/26
Summary
- A 27-date U.S. tour is scheduled to run from March 21 in Omaha to May 1 in Abilene, Texas.
- The routing concentrates on smaller cities and theaters, with only limited emphasis on major markets.
- Performances are expected to remain anchored in Rough and Rowdy Ways, with older songs and occasional covers added in.
- The tour has become musically fluid, with songs reworked from night to night rather than fixed to one arrangement.
- Anton Fig is identified as a new drummer in the current touring setup.
- Recent activity suggests Dylan may still mix this tour with other live commitments, including possible festival dates.
History
The update mainly tightens and confirms the tour’s framing: Dylan’s 2026 run is now clearly presented as a 27-date spring itinerary, still anchored by Rough and Rowdy Ways and flexible live variation. The broader story remains the same, with a slight reframing toward the tour’s continued use of smaller markets and occasional festival detours.
The story has shifted from a general expectation of Dylan extending the tour into 2026 to a specific announced spring U.S. leg with concrete routing and timing. The new version also adds slightly more uncertainty about what comes after May, including possible festival or major-city dates.
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