Little Big Town announces fall 2026 tour date at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford

Little Big Town to perform at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut in October 2026 // Finding Connecticut — Image via Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Little Big Town has announced its 2026 fall tour, “For The Art Of It,” which includes a performance at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford. The Connecticut concert is scheduled for October 18, 2026. The tour is produced by Live Nation and supports the band’s upcoming album.

The Grammy Award-winning group consists of band members Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook. Tickets for the Wallingford date will become available through an artist presale starting Tuesday, June 9 at 12:00 p.m.

Additional presales will take place throughout the week. The general ticket sale is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 12 at 10:00 a.m. through LiveNation.com. Exclusive VIP packages and fan experiences will also be offered, with details available on the band’s website.

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The band’s 12th studio album, “It’s A Dying Art,” is set for release on August 28 via MCA and is currently available for pre-order. Two-time Grammy winner Gena Johnson co-produced the record alongside band member Karen Fairchild. The album features collaborations with Ashley Monroe, Jason Isbell, and Kelsea Ballerini.

Two tracks from the new album have already been released. The band debuted the lead track, “Hey There Sunshine,” at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. The group also recently released the song “Over and Over,” which was written by Karen Fairchild, Ashley Ray, Jonnie Simpson, and Madi Yanofsky.

The upcoming album marks more than 25 years together for the group. Other tracks on the record include “The Door” featuring Jason Isbell, “Closing Time” featuring Kelsea Ballerini, “It’s Coming Around,” and “The Idea.”

Tour dates

Sept. 24 – St. Petersburg, FL – Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater

Sept. 25 – Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – Walt Disney Theater

Sept. 26 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

Oct. 1 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace Theatre

Oct. 2 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre

Oct. 8 – Chattanooga, TN – Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium

Oct. 9 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre

Oct. 10 – Minneapolis, MN – State Theatre

Oct. 15 – Boston, MA – Boch Center Wang Theatre

Oct. 17 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark

Oct. 18 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Oct. 22 – Newark, NJ – New Jersey Performing Arts Center – Prudential Hall

Oct. 24 – National Harbor, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor

Oct. 25 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie

Oct. 29 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre

Oct. 30 – Houston, TX – The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Oct. 31 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park

Nov. 5 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome by Rutter Mills

Nov. 6 – Durham, NC – DPAC

Nov. 7 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium

Nov. 12 – Akron, OH – Akron Civic Theatre

Nov. 13 – Columbus, OH – Mershon Auditorium

Nov. 14 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre at Old National Centre

Nov. 19 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre

Nov. 20 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre

Nov. 22 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall

Event details

Little Big Town
October 18, 2026
Tickets go on sale on June 12, 2026 via livenation.com

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