Dark Star Orchestra, one of the most acclaimed Grateful Dead tribute bands, is giving fans a reason to celebrate after announcing the details of its 2026 tour.
The seven-piece band, composed of lead guitarist and vocalist Jeff Mattson, Rob Eaton on rhythm guitar and vocals, Rob Barraco on keyboards, Skip Vangelas on bass, Lisa Mackey on vocals and harmonica, Dino English and Rob Koritz on drums, is hitting the road again with a series of performances this fall.
In an Instagram update, the band shared the exciting news about its Northeast and Mid-Atlantic shows, kicking off on Nov. 12 in Providence, Rhode Island, followed by shows in New York, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania and more before concluding the run in Clearwater, Florida on Dec. 5.
The 15-date trek also includes the band's appearance at the Rex Foundation Benefit, a special concert event in Washington, D.C., in celebration of the 45th anniversary of Grateful Dead's acclaimed 1981 live album Reckoning.
Dino English, Rob Koritz, Lisa Mackey, Rob Eaton, Rob Barraco, Kevin Rosen, Jeff Mattson of Dark Star Orchestra at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival 2011.Anthony Pidgeon/Redferns
Moreover, one of the highlights of the upcoming tour is the long-awaited four-night concert run in Florida, with scheduled performances in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville and Clearwater.
According to the band, tickets will be available on July 31, while the Dark Star Orchestra fan presale begins on July 29.
View this post on InstagramFollowing the exciting announcement, fans can look forward to another round of high-energy performances as the band continues its longtime tradition of recreating the experience of a live Grateful Dead concert, performing beloved classics like "Casey Jones," "Truckin'," "Friend of the Devil" and more.
On the other hand, fans will get to see more of Dark Star Orchestra as the band headlines The Music Never Stops: A Rex Foundation Benefit & Tribute to Bob Weir, a special two-night charity concert event on July 31 and Aug. 1.
Dark Star Orchestra's Fall Tour 2026
Nov. 12 • Providence Performing Arts Center • Providence, RINov. 13 • Palace Theatre • Albany, NYNov. 14 • Orpheum Theatre • Boston, MANov. 19 • The Wellmont Theater • Montclair, NJNov. 20 • The Wellmont Theater • Montclair, NJNov. 21 • The Anthem • Washington, DC^Nov. 22 • Warner Theatre • Erie, PANov. 24 • Forum Theater • Binghamton, NYNov. 25 • Penn's Peak • Jim Thorpe, PANov. 27 • The Paramount • Huntington, NYNov. 28 • The Paramount • Huntington, NYDec. 2 • Florida Theatre • Jacksonville, FLDec. 3 • War Memorial Auditorium • Fort Lauderdale, FLDec. 4 • War Memorial Auditorium • Fort Lauderdale, FLDec. 5 • The BayCare Sound • Clearwater, FL
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