Gov’t Mule announces “Back in the Saddle” tour
As they continue to celebrate the 30th anniversary since the release of their debut album, acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, has announced the Back In The Saddle Tour. The late summer and fall dates – the band’s first big tour run since February 2024 – will make its way throughout the East Coast and Midwest from August 27th through October 28th. The renowned quartet will stop in 18 cities including Milwaukee, Columbus, Buffalo (featuring Big Sugar opening), Charleston, Fort Lauderdale, Raleigh, Virginia Beach, and Sidney, Maine (with moe. on the latter date).The new headlining shows will follow Gov’t Mule’s previously announced headlining date in Louisville on July 25th. See below for all upcoming dates and details.
Fan Club pre-sale ticketswill be available starting Wednesday, June 18th at10am local time with various other presales available on Thursday, June 19th at 10am local time. Fans need to sign up for early access to tickets by visiting Gov’t Mule’s website. The public on sale will commence on Friday, June 20th at 10am local time. A limited number of VIP packages will also be available for all headlining Gov’t Mule shows with all including pre-show soundcheck access. Packages include one Ultimate Guitar Player Package per show, featuring one Warren Haynes Signature Les Paul Standard 60s Cherry Gibson Guitar (played and autographed by Warren), two premium reserved tickets and VIP priority entry, private post-show meet & greet and photo with Warren, and more, and the Gov’t Mule Ultimate VIP Package, which includes one Warren Haynes Signature Dunlop guitar slide, one set of limited-edition Matt Abts custom logo Vater drumsticks, sealed Gov’t Mule keyboardist musical chart autographed by Danny Louis, one set of Kevin Scott custom guitar picks in collector’s box, and more.
“How has it been 30 years since Gov’t Mule’s first album came out? It’s kinda crazy to believe – time really does fly when you’re doing what you love!” shares Haynes. “It’s also hard to believe that it’s been over a year since the last Mule tour. Matt, Danny, Kevin and I are chomping at the bit to be back out there celebrating this monumental anniversary with our amazing fans.”
Sandwiched between Gov’t Mule’s just-announced tour dates is a series of previously announced co-headlining shows with Tedeschi Trucks Band. The 6-date run begins September 3rd in Toronto and stops in Saratoga Springs, Boston, Chicago, and Detroit in early September. The two legendary acts will then reconvene on October 11th for a special show in Macon, Georgia, the home of the Allman Brothers Band (of which Haynes and Derek Trucks were both members for decades each), that will also feature an appearance by Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel.
In other Gov’t Mule news, the bandhas revealed their annual “concert-cation” experience, Island Exodus 16, will take place January 15-19, 2026 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Artist lineup and on-sale information to be announced soon.
GOV’T MULE TOUR DATES
*New dates in bold
July 24 – Floyd County, VA @ FloydFest 25~Aurora
July 25 – Louisville, KY @ Iroquois Amphitheater
July 26 – Johnstown, PA @ Flood City Music Festival
August 27 – Milwaukee, WI @ Aurora Pavilion
August 28 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! Outdoors
August 30 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival
August 31 – Paw Paw, MI @ Warner Vineyards
September 1 – Buffalo, NY @ Outer Harber Live at Terminal B
September 3 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
September 5 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ SPAC
September 6 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
September 7 – Sidney, ME @ Bowl In the Pines
September 9 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion
September 10 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theater
September 12 – West Springfield, MA @ The Big E Arena
October 10 – Bowling Green, KY @ Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
October 11 – Macon, GA @ Atrium Health Amphitheatre
October 12 – Charleston, SC @ The Refinery
October 14 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
October 15 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center
October 17 – Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
October 18 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre Outdoors
October 19 – Virgina Beach, VA @ Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
October 21 – Spartanburg, SC @ Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
October 22 – Rome, GA @ The Forum River Center
October 24 – Maryville, TN @ The Shed
October 25 – Newport, KY @ MegaCorp Pavilion
October 28 – Reading, PA @ Santander Performing Arts Center
January 15-19, 2026 – Montego Bay, Jamaica @ Island Exodus 16
~ indicates headlining shows
+ indicates co-headlining shows with Tedeschi Trucks Band
^ indicates festival appearances
