Big Time Rush is bringing the party back to college campuses across the U.S.! After their wildly successful 2025 tour, the pop sensation announced 15 new U.S. dates for 2026 as part of their In Real Life Worldwide Tour, including stops at some of the country’s top college arenas.
Kicking off on Saturday, January 24 at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL, the tour will make stops in Columbus, Charlottesville, Boston, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Lexington, University Park, Knoxville, Columbia, Orlando, Tallahassee, Baton Rouge, Madison, and wrap up on Friday, February 13 in Lincoln, NE at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Produced by Live Nation, this new leg of the tour follows Big Time Rush’s upcoming European dates in November and December, which already feature sold-out shows and multiple nights in select cities. The band will also return to Mexico and South America, revisit Australia, and perform for the first time in Hawaii and Dubai.
Big Time Rush will bring the energy, humor, and charm that made them fan favorites during their Nickelodeon days, performing every song from every episode of their hit TV show, including fan favorites that have never been played live. Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman (Jo and Gustavo) will join the band as support, creating a special reunion for fans.
The band is celebrating the new tour dates with the release of “Blow Your Speakers Out” on October 30, a beloved track from the show that was never officially released or performed live until now.
Student tickets are available for just $30 at participating shows, making it easier than ever for college fans to join the fun. Presales for tickets and VIP upgrades begin Tuesday, October 21, with general on-sale starting Friday, October 24 at 10 AM local time. VIP packages may include meet-and-greets and photo opportunities. For tickets, VIP upgrades, and fan club membership, visit BigTimeRushOfficial.com.
Big Time Rush 2026 College Tour Dates
- Sat Jan 24 – Champaign, IL – State Farm Center
- Sun Jan 25 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
- Mon Jan 26 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena
- Wed Jan 28 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
- Fri Jan 30 – Pittsburgh, PA – Petersen Events Center
- Sat Jan 31 – Syracuse, NY – Upstate Medical University Arena
- Mon Feb 02 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center
- Tue Feb 03 – University Park, PA – Bryce Jordan Center
- Thu Feb 05 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena
- Fri Feb 06 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena
- Sat Feb 07 – Orlando, FL – Addition Financial Arena
- Mon Feb 09 – Tallahassee, FL – Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
- Tue Feb 10 – Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Cane’s River Center
- Thu Feb 12 – Madison, WI – Kohl Center
- Fri Feb 13 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena
Big Time Rush
Launched in 2009 on Nickelodeon, Big Time Rush followed the story of four Minnesota hockey players forming a boy band. The show’s success translated into a real-world band, releasing albums, touring worldwide, and amassing millions of fans. After years apart, the group reunited, releasing new music, selling out tours across the globe, and delighting fans with their iconic pop hits and performances.
With the 2026 college leg of the In Real Life Worldwide Tour, Big Time Rush proves they’re still at the top of their game — ready to bring the party to a campus near you!
