Fresh off their first-ever sold-out Madison Square Garden show, the jam band Goose is capitalizing on their meteoric rise with a monumental 2026 summer tour, which will see them headline the legendary venue once again and join forces with supporting acts like Disco Biscuits and moe.
After a super busy 2025 that included releasing two new albums and selling out New York City’s Madison Square Garden for the first time ever, the beloved jam band Goose is embarking on a major tour this summer. The announcement confirms what many fans hoped for: a triumphant return to the iconic venue for a two-night stand.
The tour kicks off on June 13 in Toronto and will make stops in major cities including Houston, New Orleans, and Boston before wrapping up in Salt Lake City on Aug. 29. Among the tour’s most anticipated highlights will be the group’s return to Madison Square Garden on June 19 and 20. Considering last year’s concert was a four-hour event, Big Apple area fans can definitely look forward to an epic evening.
Fans can also expect to hear a wealth of material from the band’s most recent album, 2025’s Chain Yer Dragon. During an appearance on Q104.3 New York’s Out of the Box with Jonathan Clarke, singer/guitarist Rick Mitarotonda shared the deep personal significance of the record’s songs.
“A lot of these songs have been around for a long time and have inhabited a very significant space in our world and our journey, with our group of friends and everything. They mean a lot to us,” the musician explained. “We’ve been trying to make this record for a long time. It makes sense now. It feels deeply right that it’s happening now…where the band is now, the way we’re communicating, the way we’re interacting with each other. It’s right.”
The tour’s lineup of supporting acts is a who’s who of the modern jam scene, including Disco Biscuits, moe., and Greensky Bluegrass. This curation speaks volumes about Goose’s position within the genre and their commitment to delivering a full-festival experience at every stop. The band’s connection to the Grateful Dead family, which includes sharing the stage with the late Bob Weir at 2023’s Playing in the Sand festival, has undoubtedly shaped their approach to community and musical exploration, a sentiment they recently honored in a moving tribute to the legendary musician.
Earlier this month, Goose paid tribute to the late Grateful Dead star with a moving Instagram post. “From our very first Playing in the Sand to every moment that followed, it’s hard to put into words what your presence has meant to us,” the message read. “You didn’t just open a door for us, you welcomed us into a lineage, a spirit, and a way of approaching music that is rooted in freedom, trust, and deep respect for the song.”
This tour announcement solidifies Goose’s transition from a rising act to a headlining force. Their 2025 accomplishments, capped by the MSG sellout, were a statement of arrival. The 2026 tour is a celebration of that success and a promise to their dedicated fanbase that the best is yet to come. With a new album’s worth of material to explore and the confidence that comes from conquering the industry’s most demanding venues, Goose is poised to deliver an unforgettable summer of live music that will cement their legacy as one of the most important live acts of their generation.
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