The Stews Drop 2026 Tour Dates with Bonnaroo, Iron Blossom Festival Appearances
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Rising indie rock band The Stews have announced an exciting slate of 2026 tour dates, including high-profile festival appearances at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and Iron Blossom Festival, plus headlining shows. The Charleston, SC-based quartet continues their rapid rise with high-energy performances blending singalong indie rock, jam-band grooves, and hard-hitting riffs. The Stews Drop 2026 Tour Dates!
Formed at Auburn University in 2020, The Stews left college to pursue music full-time after their debut album What Was (2022) sparked massive demand for their live shows. Known for electrifying concerts that mix upbeat anthems and headbanging rock, the band has sold out venues across the country and built a dedicated fanbase.
Full List of The Stews 2026 Tour Dates
(As of May 14, 2026 – subject to change. Check official sources for updates.)
May 16, 2026 — Charleston, SC @ The Refinery
June 11–14, 2026 — Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival (performing Saturday, June 13)
June 15, 2026 — Decatur, GA @ Decatur WatchFest (free show)
August 22, 2026 — Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
September 19–20, 2026 — Richmond, VA @ Iron Blossom Festival (Midtown Green)
September 24, 2026 — Louisville, KY @ Bourbon & Beyond Festival (Highland Festival Grounds)
Additional dates are expected to be announced throughout the year.
Tickets & Presale Info: Presales are active now for several shows (including the Wilmington headliner). General on-sale for most dates begins Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and TheStewsBand.com. Festival passes for Bonnaroo and Iron Blossom are available now. VIP and early-entry options are offered at select venues.
Who Are The Stews? Quick FAQ on the Band
Q: Who are the members of The Stews? A: The band consists of Preston Hall (lead vocals, lead guitar), Blake Dobbs (rhythm guitar), Bennett Baugus (bass), and Wyatt Griffith (drums, backing vocals).
Q: Where is the band from and how did they form? A: Originally from the Atlanta area and formed at Auburn University in Alabama in 2020 during the pandemic. They later relocated to Charleston, SC, to focus on their career.
Q: What is their musical style? A: A dynamic mix of indie rock, classic rock, jam-band energy, and hard rock. Influences include The Allman Brothers Band, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Bob Marley. Their live shows are known for being high-energy and unpredictable.
Q: What albums have they released? A: Debut album What Was (April 2022) and follow-up Chicken Fight. They are currently working on new music.
Q: Why are they gaining popularity? A: Non-stop touring, sell-out crowds, viral live performances, and a reputation for delivering unforgettable shows have fueled their rise from college band to national act.
The Stews’ 2026 run is shaping up to be their biggest year yet — a perfect mix of massive festival stages and intimate headline nights. Fans can expect the same high-octane energy that has made them one of the most exciting emerging rock bands in the U.S.
Grab tickets early and follow @thestews on socials for announcements. Who’s catching them at Bonnaroo or Iron Blossom?
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