Jack Johnson Announces Return to Touring

No more “sit, wait, and hope.” Jack Johnson is getting back on the road after his brief hiatus since the 2022-23 Meet the Moonlight Tour, with just a few isolated performances in between.

The two-time Grammy nominee will embark on his “Surfilm Music Tour” for 43 concerts from June to October, hitting various venues across North America, such as theaters and parks. Noteworthy guests like Hermanos Gutierrez, Lake Street Dive, and G. Love will join him on select dates.

For fans in the New York and New Jersey areas, Johnson will perform four shows: starting at the PNC Bank Art Center in Holmdel, New Jersey on June 21, followed by stops at the Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center on June 24, Jones Beach Theater on June 28, and CMAC in Canandaigua on July 1.

This tour coincides with the release of his upcoming documentary, SURFILMUSIC, which explores his journey from surfer to filmmaker to musician, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses from his surf films.

Alongside the tour announcement, Johnson released a new single titled “Hold on to the Light,” which is expected to be part of the SURFILMUSIC soundtrack.

While specifics about set lists for future shows are still a bit fuzzy, during the last tour, Johnson often played between 17 to 25 tracks per concert. Some popular songs included “Better Together,” “Upside Down,” and “Banana Pancakes.”

A review noted, “If playing guitar and singing became an Olympic sport, Jack Johnson would be the gold medalist.” So, it seems expected that this tour will be memorable.

Fans can look for tickets to all upcoming shows. The tour officially launches on November 14.

Tour Schedule Overview

For those curious about dates and venues, a comprehensive schedule is provided below.

• November 9, 2025 at Irvine Bowl, Laguna Beach, California
• June 19 at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, Guilford, New Hampshire
• June 20 at the Xfinity Center, Mansfield, Massachusetts
• June 21 at PNC Bank Art Center, Holmdel, New Jersey
• June 24 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga, New York
• June 26 at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland
• June 27 at Highmark Mann Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• June 28 at Jones Beach Theater, Long Island, New York
• June 30 at RBC Amphitheater, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• July 1 at CMAC, Canandaigua, New York
• July 3 at Star Lake Pavilion, Burgettstown, Pennsylvania
• July 4 at Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville, Indiana
• July 5 at Acresure Amphitheater, Grand Rapids, Michigan
• July 7 at Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
• July 8 at Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
• July 10 at Pine Knob Music Theater, Clarkston, Michigan
• July 11 at Huntington Bank Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
• July 12 at Minnesota Quarry Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minnesota
• August 18 at iTHINK Financial Amphitheater, West Palm Beach, Florida
• August 19 at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater, Tampa, Florida
• August 21 at Ameris Bank Amphitheater, Alpharetta, Georgia
• August 22 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Raleigh, North Carolina
• August 23 at PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, North Carolina
• August 25 at Ascend Amphitheater, Nashville, Tennessee
• August 26 at Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, Alabama
• August 28 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, Texas
• August 29 at Germania Insurance Amphitheater, Austin, Texas
• August 30 at Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas, Texas
• September 1 at Morton Amphitheater, Riverside, Missouri
• September 2 at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater, Greenwood Village, Colorado
• September 3 at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater, Greenwood Village, Colorado
• September 4 at USANA Amphitheater, West Valley City, Utah
• September 6 at Lake Tahoe Amphitheater, Stateline, Nevada
• September 26 at The Gorge Amphitheater, George, Washington
• September 27 at Hayden Holmes Amphitheater, Bend, Oregon
• September 28 at McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater, Troutdale, Oregon
• September 30 at the Greek Theater, Berkeley, California
• October 1 at the Greek Theater, Berkeley, California
• October 3 at Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, California
• October 4 at Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, California
• October 6 at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater, Phoenix, Arizona
• October 9 at North Island Credit Union Amphitheater, Chula Vista, California
• October 10 at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, California
• October 11 at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, California

New Song Release

On November 7, Jack Johnson debuted the single “Hold on to the Light,” featuring Hermanos Gutierrez.

The track offers a bit of a refreshing twist, with sound slightly leaning towards a psychedelic vibe, different from Johnson’s usual calming guitar rhythms. However, his laid-back vocals deliver a haunting chorus beautifully. It’s the kind of song that might just become a favorite for cozy bonfire evenings.

Special Guests

For each performance, Johnson has invited opening acts. Here are some of their most popular songs on streaming platforms:

• Hermanos Gutierrez: “Cherka de Ti”
• Lake Street Dive: “Better”
• G. Love: “Sunday Vibe”

2025-2026 Touring Recommendations

If you’re interested in some mellow tunes live this year and next, consider checking out these artists:

• Ray LaMontagne
• Gregory Alan Isakov
• Brett Dennen
• Jose González
• Donavon Frankenreiter

Find out about more big-name artists touring next year and catch the shows that stand out to you.