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to R: Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Charles Esten and Clare Bowen
NASHVILLE ENCORE TOUR ANNOUNCES 2026 WORLD TOUR DATES
Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio Return with
First-Ever Shows in Germany and Switzerland, Plus New and Returning Cities
Across the UK & U.S
NASHVILLE,
Tenn. – Following the overwhelming success of their previous sold-out tours,
the stars of the iconic television series NASHVILLE announce
the NASHVILLE Encore Tour 2026 with new international
and U.S. dates. Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio
will reunite to perform fan-favorite songs from the series along with original
music.
For the first time ever, the cast will bring their celebrated live show to
Germany and Switzerland, with stops in Hamburg, Oberhausen, Frankfurt,
Stuttgart and Zürich. The tour also includes a highly anticipated return to
fan-favourite UK cities Glasgow, London, Manchester, Birmingham,
Cardiff and Brighton, as well as debuts in Edinburgh, Newcastle
and Bournemouth. U.S. dates include Chicago, IL and a special
performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN.
“This Tour is a continuing testament to the collective power and heart of these
exceptionally creative and talented artists,” said Steve Buchanan, Executive
Producer of NASHVILLE and NASHVILLE Encore Tour Producer
for SteadiBeat Touring. “A special magic happens every show as they embrace an
audience and forge a bond that lives on and on.”
Fans can expect an unforgettable night of music, storytelling and nostalgia as
the beloved cast members take the stage to perform songs made famous by the
show, as well as their own original material.
“I’m so happy and grateful that the NASHVILLE Encore Tour just
keeps getting bigger and better,” said Clare Bowen. “Nashies are the best fans
in the world! Get yer dancing boots on and we’ll see you soon!”
Charles Esten said, “There is only one reason these NASHVILLE tours not only roll on but just keep getting bigger, and that reason is our fans! Their love and support for our show, and for the music that we play keeps us coming back for even more epic and emotional nights onstage together. We can't wait!”
Jonathan Jackson adds, “I’m thrilled the NASHVILLE Encore Tour is finally coming to Germany and Switzerland – this is only happening because of the incredible love and persistence from the fans.”
Sam Palladio adds, “It’s looking like 2026 will be the biggest and brightest yet for NASHVILLE. It’s incredible that after a 14-year journey, we’re able to continue to break new ground and play music together across the globe. Thank you to the fans, old and new, for joining us on this adventure.”
TICKET
ON-SALE DATES:
July
18, 2025 || 10am local || Germany & Switzerland on sale
July 18, 2025 || 10am local || Ryman Auditorium, Nashville
and Rosemont Theatre, Chicago
2026 TOUR DATES:
USA
Jan. 23, 2026 - Rosemont Theatre, Chicago, IL
Jan. 25, 2026 - Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
UK
Friday
6 February 2026 - O2 City Hall Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne (Northumberland
Road, NE1 8SF) TICKETMASTER UK
Saturday
7 February 2026 - O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester (Stockport Road, M12
6AP) TICKETMASTER UK 12:00
Matinee £53 - £86 Added Due To Demand
Saturday
7 February 2026 - O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester (Stockport Road, M12
6AP) TICKETMASTER UK 19:00
Sunday
8 February 2026 - Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh (11 Newmarket Road,
EH141RJ) TICKETMASTER UK 19:00
Wednesday
11 February 2026 - bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham (National Exhibition
Centre, B401NT) TICKETMASTER UK
Saturday
14 February 2026 - Utilita Arena Cardiff, Cardiff (Mary Ann Street, CF10
2EQ) TICKETMASTER UK
Sunday
15 February 2026 - Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth (Exeter
Road, BH2 5BH) TICKETMASTER UK
Monday
16 February 2026 - Brighton Dome, Brighton (Church Street BN1 1UE) TBC
EUROPE
Feb.
19, 2026 - Barclays Arena, Hamburg, DE
Feb. 20, 2026 - Rudolf Weber Arena, Oberhausen, DE
Feb. 22, 2026 - Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt, DE
Feb. 23, 2026 - Porsche Arena, Stuttgart, DE
Feb. 25, 2026 - The Hall, Zürich, CH
ABOUT THE SHOW:
NASHVILLE became a worldwide TV phenomenon when it debuted in 2012,
airing in over 225 territories before its final season in 2018. The series
followed the personal and professional lives of musicians trying to make it in
country music, and starred Bowen as Scarlett O’Connor, Esten as Deacon
Claybourne, Jackson as Avery Barkley and Palladio as Gunnar Scott.
The show inspired 22 soundtracks, including a holiday album, with millions of
albums and downloads sold globally. NASHVILLE was honored with
multiple Emmy®, Golden Globe® and Critics' Choice nominations.
Website: nashvilleinconcert.com | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOKABOUT THE ARTISTS:
CLARE BOWEN - www.bowenyoung.com
Clare Bowen used to drive cattle on horseback in rural Australia. She is now an actor, writer, director and one half of critically acclaimed Americana duo, BOWEN * YOUNG. Bowen is currently balancing her filming and touring schedule, with the recording of BOWEN * YOUNG’s sophomore album. A classically trained vocalist, Bowen had just finished leading the original Australian cast of the musical adaptation of “Spring Awakening” when the Academy Award winning artistic director Cate Blanchett suggested Bowen travel to the USA, where she landed the role of Scarlett O’Connor on NASHVILLE.
After touring her celebrated debut record in 2018, Bowen teamed up with her husband, singer / songwriter Brandon Robert Young, to create BOWEN * YOUNG. The pair released their debut album “Us” in May 2024. BOWEN * YOUNG have since opened for musical heavyweights such as Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Alison Krauss, Robert Plant, Mavis Staples and Maren Morris. Clare is also a pediatric cancer survivor, a key-note speaker for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and ambassador for Teen Cancer America.
CHARLES ESTEN - www.charlesesten.com
Multi-talent Charles Esten is a global entertainer best known for his roles as “Deacon Claybourne” in ABC/CMT’s NASHVILLE and “Ward Cameron” on the Netflix hit show OUTER BANKS. The artist-songwriter delivered his independent debut album, “Love Ain’t Pretty” in January 2024, co-writing all 14 songs with acoustic guitar credits. Garnering over 26 million streams to date, Esten is a 2018 Guinness World Records title holder for the “Most consecutive weeks to release an original digital single by a music act” after delivering 54 original songs once a week for 54 straight weeks. He’s made over 180 appearances at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry and performed multiple headline tours in the U.S., UK and Europe, playing such famed venues as the Royal Albert Hall. In addition, Esten serves as the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual Light The Night Walk, and is a board member and volunteer for Musicians On Call.
JONATHAN JACKSON - www.JonathanJackson.com
Jonathan Jackson is a multi-dimensional artist: an author, musician, actor and filmmaker. Jonathan’s life in the arts began as an actor at the age of eleven on General Hospital, where his work was honored with five EMMY Awards. After years working in feature films such as Tuck Everlasting and Insomnia, he played Avery Barkley in NASHVILLE, for six seasons. His works as an author include, The Harrowing of Hell and The Mystery of Art, which has been translated into Greek, Romanian and Russian. Jonathan was recently named Associate Dean and Primary Lecturer at Theoria School of Filmmaking.
In addition to the NASHVILLE cast tours, he is the lead singer and songwriter for the band Jonathan Jackson + Enation. His latest album is The Harrowing of Hell (Official Soundtrack). Over the course of three decades in Hollywood, his journey as an artist, performer and public speaker has taken him around the world, notably to the U.K., Ireland, Italy, Romania, Russia, Canada and Greece. He currently resides in Tennessee with his wife Elisa and their three children.
SAM PALLADIO – www.sampalladio.co.uk
Actor and musician Sam Palladio grew up in Cornwall in the southwest of England, but it was in Music City that Sam got his musical big break playing the role of Gunnar Scott in NASHVILLE. This Summer, Sam stars in season 2 of Channel 4’s acclaimed hit drama “The Couple Next Door,” showcasing his skills as a leading actor once more.
Palladio has performed on many of the world's most iconic stages, ranging from the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Troubadour, Royal Albert Hall, Roundhouse, The O2, and in 2018, he opened for one of his favorite bands, Biffy Clyro, on their European tour.
* Sam caught up with Baylen Leonard to talk about 'Nashville: The Encore Tour', and how the show is heading to Europe FOR THE FIRST TIME! - INSTAGRAM
