Dark Star Orchestra has announced its fall 2026 tour, spanning venues across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Florida. Fan club presales begin Wednesday, July 29, at 10 a.m. local time, followed by general ticket sales on Friday, July 31, at 10 a.m. local time.
The fall tour follows a summer schedule that includes performances at the Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City and a two-night run at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley. The fall schedule includes multi-night engagements in Montclair, New Jersey; Huntington, New York; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A highlight of the upcoming tour is a November 21 benefit performance at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., supporting the Rex Foundation. The show will celebrate the 45th anniversary of Reckoning, the Grateful Dead’s 1981 live album recorded during acoustic and electric performances in 1980.
During the Washington performance, the band will recreate a three-set concert from the Reckoning era, featuring one acoustic set and two electric sets. Following band tradition, the exact historical concert being recreated will not be disclosed to the audience beforehand.
Proceeds from The Anthem performance will support the Rex Foundation, a nonprofit established by members of the Grateful Dead in 1983 to fund grassroots organizations. The fall tour will conclude in December with a four-night Florida run featuring stops in Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, and Clearwater.
Over nearly 30 years, Dark Star Orchestra has performed more than 3,400 shows reproducing historic Grateful Dead set lists and concert arrangements. Complete tour dates and ticketing details are available through the band’s official website.
Dark Star Orchestra 2026 Fall Tour Dates
Thursday, November 12th – Providence Performing Arts Center – Providence, RI
Friday, November 13th – Palace Theatre – Albany, NY
Saturday, November 14th – Orpheum Theatre – Boston, MA
Thursday, November 19th – The Wellmont Theater – Montclair, NJ
Friday, November 20th – The Wellmont Theater – Montclair, NJ
Saturday, November 21st – The Anthem – Washington, DC^
Sunday, November 22nd – Warner Theatre – Erie, PA
Tuesday, November 24th – Forum Theater – Binghamton, NY
Wednesday, November 25th – Penn’s Peak – Jim Thorpe, PA
Friday, November 27th – The Paramount – Huntington, NY
Saturday, November 28th – The Paramount – Huntington, NY
Wednesday, December 2nd – Florida Theatre – Jacksonville, FL
Thursday, December 3rd – War Memorial Auditorium – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Friday, December 4th – War Memorial Auditorium – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Saturday, December 5th – The BayCare Sound – Clearwater, FL
^Special Rex Foundation Benefit celebrating 45 years of Reckoning
Previously Announced 2026 Dates
Tuesday, July 28th – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay – San Diego, CA**
Thursday, July 30th – California State Fair – Sacramento, CA
Friday, July 31st – The Greek Theatre – Berkeley, CA
Saturday, August 1st – The Greek Theatre – Berkeley, CA
Tuesday, August 4th – Britt Pavilion – Jacksonville, OR
Thursday, August 6th – The Cuthbert Amphitheater – Eugene, OR
Friday, August 7th – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery – Woodinville, WA
Saturday, August 8th – McMenamins Grand Lodge – Forest Grove, OR
Thursday, September 10th – Ting Pavilion – Charlottesville, VA
Friday, September 11th – Riverfront Park – Harrisburg, PA
Saturday, September 12th – Ovation Hall – Atlantic City, NJ
Tuesday, September 15th – Saranac Brewery – Utica, NY
Thursday, September 17th – College Street Music Hall – New Haven, CT
Friday, September 18th – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom – Hampton Beach, NH
Saturday, September 19th – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom – Hampton Beach, NH
Sunday, September 20th – Grand Point North Festival – Burlington, VT
Saturday, September 26th – William & Mary University – Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre – Williamsburg, VA
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