Sturgill Simpson headlines Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Saturday, September 19, 2026, performing under his Johnny Blue Skies alias in support of the 2024 album 'Passage du Desir.' The Grammy-winning artist's genre-hopping catalogue, from outlaw country to psychedelia and bluegrass, anchors the night. Tickets are on sale now.
Key details
- Artist: Sturgill Simpson, performing as Johnny Blue Skies
- Album: 'Passage du Desir' (2024)
- Venue: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Tickets: On sale now via Ticketmaster
Full tour dates
Sturgill Simpson's 2026 arena tour as Johnny Blue Skies runs from September 4 to October 30, 2026, with no opening acts listed.
- Sep 4 - Austin, TX - Moody Center
- Sep 6 - Rio Rancho, NM - Rio Rancho Events Center
- Sep 8 - Glendale, AZ - Desert Diamond Arena
- Sep 9 - Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara Bowl
- Sep 11 - Inglewood, CA - Kia Forum
- Sep 13 - San Diego, CA - Viejas Arena
- Sep 15 - Berkeley, CA - The Greek Theatre
- Sep 18 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena
- Sep 19 - Vancouver, BC - Pacific Coliseum
- Sep 21 - Eugene, OR - Matthew Knight Arena
- Sep 23 - Denver, CO - Ball Arena
- Sep 26 - Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center
- Sep 27 - St. Paul, MN - Grand Casino Arena
- Sep 29 - Chicago, IL - United Center
- Oct 2 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
- Oct 3 - Indianapolis, IN - Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Oct 6 - St. Louis, MO - Enterprise Center
- Oct 7 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
- Oct 9 - Pittsburgh, PA - Petersen Events Center
- Oct 10 - Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena
- Oct 13 - Boston, MA - TD Garden
- Oct 15 - Philadelphia, PA - Xfinity Mobile Arena
- Oct 16 - Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center
- Oct 18 - Washington, DC - Capital One Arena
- Oct 21 - Raleigh, NC - Lenovo Center
- Oct 23 - Charleston, SC - Credit One Stadium
- Oct 25 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena
- Oct 27 - New Orleans, LA - Lakefront Arena
- Oct 30 - Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena
A new name for a restless songwriter
Sturgill Simpson has never stayed in one lane for long. Since breaking out with 2014's 'Metamodern Sounds in Country Music,' the Kentucky-raised singer has swerved from the soul-and-strings of 'A Sailor's Guide to Earth,' which won the Grammy for Best Country Album in 2017, to the fuzzed-out rock of 'Sound & Fury' and the acoustic 'Cuttin' Grass' bluegrass sessions. Along the way he has picked up Grammy nominations across country, rock, bluegrass and Americana.
In 2024 he introduced a new alter ego, Johnny Blue Skies, and released 'Passage du Desir' under the name, signaling a fresh chapter rather than a farewell. The record folds his psychedelic country instincts into something warmer and more searching, and it forms the backbone of this touring run. Simpson remains one of live music's most unpredictable and rewarding headliners, as comfortable with a hushed ballad as a full-band roar.
The September 19 stop at the Pacific Coliseum gives Vancouver a rare arena-scale night with an artist who has spent a decade dismantling the rules of the genre he came up in. For fans of songwriting that refuses to sit still, it is one of the fall's essential bookings.
Frequently asked questions
Is Johnny Blue Skies the same as Sturgill Simpson?
Yes. Johnny Blue Skies is the alter ego Sturgill Simpson adopted for his 2024 album 'Passage du Desir' and the touring that followed.
When and where is the Vancouver show?
Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster. You can also browse the full slate of upcoming Vancouver shows on our concert calendar.
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