Rock and blues legends ZZ Top are gearing up for one of their busiest years yet. In 2026, the band will hit the road for a huge run of shows they’re calling The Big One! Tour. The schedule is packed with U.S. dates, a co-headlining stretch with Dwight Yoakam, and a full summer tour across Europe.
If you’re a fan of loud guitars, Texas swagger, and pure rock ’n’ roll energy, 2026 might be your year.
A Warm-Up With Billy Gibbons’ BFG Band (Jan–Feb 2026)
Before ZZ Top officially starts their tour, frontman Billy Gibbons will be hitting smaller venues with his solo project, the BFG Band. These shows happen in January and February and are expected to be more intimate and rooted in raw blues.
It’s a great chance for fans to catch Gibbons up close, hear deep-cut blues tracks, and warm up for the bigger shows to come.
The Big One! Tour — U.S. Leg (March–Spring 2026)
The official ZZ Top tour kicks off March 21, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. From there, the band travels across the South, Midwest, and Southwest. The schedule includes theaters and arenas, giving fans many chances to see the band live.
This is one of ZZ Top’s most extensive U.S. tours in years, showing that the trio is still committed to life on the road.
Co-Headlining With Dwight Yoakam
Alongside the main tour, ZZ Top will also team up with country-rock icon Dwight Yoakam for several American dates. This pairing brings together two long-standing legends — one from the blues-rock world and one from the honky-tonk country scene.
Fans can expect a night full of guitar twang, classic hits, and tons of personality from both acts.
Europe Summer 2026 (June 22 – July 25)
After finishing in the U.S., ZZ Top heads overseas for their first European tour in two years. The run starts June 22 in Tartu, Estonia, and wraps up July 25 in Cádiz, Spain.
Stops include:
Finland
Sweden
Germany
Belgium
France
Spain
…and more.
The schedule mixes festival appearances with solo headline shows — proving ZZ Top’s global fanbase is alive and well.
Billy Gibbons on Touring
Gibbons summed up the band’s mindset perfectly when he said:
“The more we’re out there, the more it feels like home. We’ve been having a good time and see no reason to stop.”
For ZZ Top, the road isn’t just a place to play music — it’s part of who they are.
Final Thoughts
ZZ Top’s 2026 plans show that after more than 50 years together, the band still has the fire to tour the world. From small-room blues with Gibbons’ BFG Band to massive festival crowds in Europe, 2026 promises to be full of riffs, style, and that unmistakable Texas cool.