Key Takeaways
- Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan announced the “DOUBLE DOWN TOUR 2026,” adding four new stadium dates after a sold‑out show at UGA Sanford Stadium (63,000 fans).
- The tour’s Las Vegas stop will be at Allegiant Stadium on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026, with openers Jon Pardi, Chase Matthew, Dee Jay Silver, and DJ Rock.
- Fan‑club presales begin May 6–7, 2026 (10 a.m. PT–10 p.m. PT); general on‑sale starts May 8, 2026 at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster.
- A range of VIP packages (premium tickets, backstage tour, pre‑show Tailgate Lounge, exclusive gift, etc.) will be offered; details at vipnation.com.
- Aldean’s new album Songs About Us (released April 24, 2026) features his 31st #1 single “How Far Does A Goodbye Go” and the duet title track with Bryan; it’s being hailed as his “best album in a decade.”
- Bryan will finish his ninth season as an American Idol judge on May 11, then launch his headline “Word On The Street Tour” on May 29, boasting 27 billion global streams, 32 #1 singles, and over 50 major music awards.
- The tour is promoted by Live Nation; Allegiant Stadium (65,000‑capacity, LEED Gold, 100 % Nevada‑sourced renewable energy) will host the Las Vegas date and has a history of major concerts and sporting events.
Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan today unveiled the expansion of their co‑headlining stadium series, the DOUBLE DOWN TOUR 2026. The announcement follows a wildly successful April 25 show at the University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium, where the two Georgia natives played to a packed crowd of 63,000 fans. Building on that momentum, the tour adds four additional concert dates for 2026, with the Las Vegas leg set for Friday, Dec. 11, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium. Fans can expect opening acts from Jon Pardi, Chase Matthew, Dee Jay Silver, and DJ Rock.
Ticket access is structured in phases. Aldean and Bryan’s official fan clubs will enjoy a presale window from Wednesday, May 6 at 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, May 7 at 10 p.m. PT. Additional presales will roll out throughout the week, leading to the general on‑sale beginning Friday, May 8 at 10 a.m. PT on Ticketmaster.com. Live Nation, the tour’s promoter, encourages early registration to secure seats.
To elevate the concert experience, a variety of VIP packages will be available. While specifics differ by tier, typical offerings include premium seating, exclusive backstage tours, invitations to a pre‑show VIP Tailgate Lounge, a commemorative gift item, and other amenities. Interested fans should visit vipnation.com for full package details and purchasing options.
Both artists shared their enthusiasm for the upcoming run. Luke Bryan remarked, “If our time in Georgia was a barometric measurement of what’s ahead, these shows with Jason will make it one of the best touring years of my life. And the fans will hopefully feel the same way.” Jason Aldean echoed the sentiment, noting their two‑decade friendship and career milestones: “Luke and I have each been at this, career‑wise and as friends, for over twenty years… playing UGA was just a preview of what’s coming for the rest of these shows.”
Aldean’s momentum is further bolstered by the release of his twelfth studio album, Songs About Us, on April 24, 2026. The record features his 31st career No. 1 single, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” the current Top 15 radio track “Don’t Tell On Me,” and the duet title track with Luke Bryan. Comprising 20 new songs, the album has been praised by outlets such as Entertainment Focus as Aldean’s “best album in a decade.” It follows his career‑spanning compilation 30 Number One Hits, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart last year, marking Aldean’s 13th Top 10 country album in two decades. After wrapping his international Full Throttle World Tour—which included his first headlining shows in New Zealand and a historic sold‑out return to Australia—Aldean will embark on a headlining “Songs About Us” Tour beginning in July 2026 before joining Bryan for the Double Down leg.
Luke Bryan, meanwhile, is wrapping up his ninth season as a celebrity judge on American Idol alongside Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie, with the finale airing on May 11, 2026. He will then launch his own headline tour, “Word On The Street Tour,” on May 29, 2026. Bryan’s career stats remain staggering: over 27 billion global streams, 12 million album sales, 48 million track sales, and 32 #1 singles (17 of which he co‑wrote). He has amassed more than 50 major music awards, including five Entertainer of the Year honors, and was inducted into the SoundExchange Hall of Fame as one of the most‑streamed artists in the organization’s 20‑year history. Recent accolades also include the ACM Lifting Lives Award for his humanitarian work and induction into the Star Trail of Fame by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The Las Vegas date will be hosted at Allegiant Stadium, the 65,000‑seat, LEED Gold‑certified venue home to the Las Vegas Raiders. Known for hosting major acts such as Garth Brooks, The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, and BTS, the stadium also accommodates premier sporting events (e.g., Super Bowl LVIII, WrestleMania 41) and is powered entirely by Nevada‑sourced renewable energy. Live Nation Las Vegas, a division of the global live‑entertainment leader, manages a slate of residency shows and brings top‑tier talent to venues including Allegiant Stadium, T‑Mobile Arena, and MGM Grand Garden Arena.
For media inquiries, press contacts are Kelly Frey (Live Nation Las Vegas) at [email protected] and Justin Malabed (Allegiant Stadium) at [email protected]. Credential requests can be submitted via livenation.com/pressrequests.
With the Double Down Tour set to roll out across the United States in late 2026, fans of both Aldean and Bryan have a major summer‑to‑winter concert season to look forward to, highlighted by new music, VIP experiences, and the storied atmosphere of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.