'Darius and Friends' Marks 17 Years Supporting St. Jude with Nashville Benefit Concert

Darius Rucker will return to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on June 1 for the 17th edition of his annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert, which raises funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The event will once again take place ahead of CMA Fest week in downtown Nashville, which runs June 4 to 7. Since its launch, the concert series has raised more than $5.1 million for St. Jude, supporting the hospital’s work in treating and researching childhood cancer and other serious illnesses.

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Rucker first became involved with St. Jude after visiting the hospital in 2008. Following that experience, he committed to supporting the organization through an annual benefit concert that has since become a recurring fixture on Nashville’s early summer calendar.

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The “Darius and Friends” show regularly features a lineup of guest performers from across country and popular music. Over the years, artists who have appeared alongside Rucker include Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Dan + Shay, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Jelly Roll, Charles Kelley, Ashley McBryde, A.J. McLean, Megan Moroney, Brad Paisley, Kenny Rogers, Tommy Thayer, and Morgan Wallen, among others.

A pre-sale will begin April 29 at 10:00 a.m. CT, followed by the public on-sale on May 1 at 10:00 a.m. CT.

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In addition to the benefit concert, Rucker is getting ready to kick off his summer tour, set to begin June 4 in Toledo, OH. From there, the singer is scheduled to make stops in cities such as Atlantic City, Grand Rapids, Cincinnati, Albuquerque and Kansas City. 

Rucker is also slated to perform at “Oldies Beach Vacation” set for October 1 to 3 in Miramar Beach, FL as well as Riverfront Revival Festival on October 10 in North Charleston, SC. 

For more information and additional details, fans can visit Rucker’s official website. 

A complete list of tour dates can be found below: 

Darius Rucker 2026 Tour Dates

Darius Rucker 2026 Songs of Summer Tour Dates

June 1 — Nashville, Tennessee @ Ryman Auditorium

June 4 — Toledo, Ohio @ Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre 

June 5 — Grantville, Pa. @ Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

June 6 — Canandaigua, N.Y. @ Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center 

June 11 — Bethel, N.Y. @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (George Birge, Austin Williams)

June 12 — Atlantic City, N.J. @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 

June 13 — Gilford, N.H. @ BankNH Pavilion 

June 18 — Greensboro, N.C. @ White Oak Amphitheatre at Greensboro Coliseum Complex 

June 19 — Wilmington, N.C. @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park 

June 25 — Grand Rapids, Mich. @ Acrisure Amphitheater

June 26 — Cincinnati, Ohio @ Riverbend Music Center 

June 27 — Clarkston, Mich. @ Pine Knob Music Theatre 

July 16 — Washington, D.C. @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor 

July 17 — Bridgeport, Conn. @ Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater

July 18 — Boston, Mass. @ Leader Bank Pavilion 

July 23 — Phoenix, Ariz. @ Arizona Financial Theatre 

July 24 — Albuquerque, N.M. @ First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater

July 25 — Morrison, Colo. @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre

July 30 — Rogers, Ark. @ Walmart AMP 

July 31 — Kansas City, Mo. @ Starlight Theatre

August 1 — Indianapolis, Ind. @ Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

October 2 — Miramar Beach, Florida  @ Moon Crush “Odies Beach Vacation”

October 9 — North Charleston, South Carolina @ Riverfront Park