The Joy Formidable Launching First US Tour in Two Years

Official Announcement | Published: Feb 19, 2026 1:21 PM EST

(CCM) Tonight celebrated Welsh, alt-rock band The Joy Formidable will kick off their first U.S tour in two years. The run begins this month with stops in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago, followed by May dates in Milwaukee, Washington, D.C., New York City, Minneapolis, and more. Tickets for all shows are on sale now.

These intimate shows will bring songs and stories up close. It's a chance to reconnect face-to-face in beautiful rooms and share the heart of the catalogue. A homecoming of sorts, and the first step toward the next chapter arriving later in 2026.

Alongside the band's set, both members will also celebrate their solo projects on this run: Shy Western (Ritzy Bryan) and Rhydian Dafydd, sharing new songs and glimpses into two distinct worlds that run parallel to The Joy Formidable.

February 19 - Seattle WA @ Tractor Tavern
February 20 - Seattle, WA @ Fremont Abbey Arts Center (SOLD OUT)
February 21 - Portland, OR @ The Old Church Concert Hall
February 23 - San Francisco, CA @ Swedish American Hall (SOLD OUT)
Febuary 24 - Los Angeles, CA @ Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
February 28 - Chicago, IL @ Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall
May 10 - Milwaukee, WI @ Vivarium
May 11 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme
May 13 - Ardmore, PA @ Ardmore Music Hall
May 14 - Somerville, MA @ The Center for Arts at The Armory
May 16 - Washington, DC @ Miracle Theatre
May 18 - New York, NY @ (le) poisson rouge
May 21 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Parkway Theater