Songs, stories & beautiful left turns

Steve Poltz Tour

The Steve Poltz Tour brings an acclaimed singer-songwriter, a well-traveled guitar, and a room full of strangers together for a night that never happens the same way twice.

View Tour Dates Hear JoyRide

Next showAug 23 · San Diego, CA

ThenAug 27–29 · Park City, UT

On the roadFall dates across the U.S.

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Upcoming concerts

Steve Poltz Tour dates.

Find an upcoming concert, festival, or listening room and follow the official ticket link for availability and venue details.

23Aug
2026

Humphreys Concerts by the BayWith Toad the Wet Sprocket

San Diego, CaliforniaOutdoor concert venue

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27Aug
2026

Park City Song SummitAugust 27–29

Park City, UtahMarquis Park City

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04Sep
2026

The AuditoriumSteve Poltz live

Eureka Springs, ArkansasHistoric performance venue

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06Sep
2026

John T. Floore's Country StoreLive concert

Helotes, TexasLegendary Texas dance hall

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11Nov
2026

The Parkway TheaterSteve Poltz live

Minneapolis, MinnesotaIndependent cinema and venue

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Dates and availability may change. Confirm show details with the venue or the official Steve Poltz tour page before traveling.

Steve PoltzJoyRideNew album · 2026

New music

Take the “JoyRide.”

Released January 30, 2026 through Red House Records, JoyRide is Steve Poltz's fourteenth solo album: ten songs of acoustic Americana, sharp observation, playful detours, and real musicians making real noise.

The album opens with “If It Bleeds It Leads” and travels through “Petrichor,” “At It Again,” “Love a Little Bigger,” “Fixin' Up,” and more—all songs built to find a second life onstage.

10 songsNo filter, no map, plenty of character.

Red House RecordsProduced by Dex Green in East Nashville.

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Solo guitarist performing beneath a stage spotlight

Every show
is differentAlways live

The story so far

A songwriter who belongs on the road.

Steve Poltz is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for folk, Americana, indie-rock spirit, and an instinct for turning any room into part concert, part conversation, and part joyful surprise.

Born in Halifax and raised in San Diego, Steve co-founded The Rugburns and co-wrote songs with Jewel, including “You Were Meant for Me.” Across decades of solo records and near-constant touring, he has built a devoted audience one unpredictable show at a time.

Founding memberThe Rugburns

Songwriter“You Were Meant for Me” co-writer

Fourteen solo albumsFrom One Left Shoe to JoyRide

Endless road milesClubs, theaters, festivals and ships

Inside a Steve Poltz show

Songs are only the beginning.

The Steve Poltz Tour is built around connection. A setlist might start the night, but stories, audience energy, and spontaneous ideas decide where it goes.

Acoustic songs with a pulse

Folk storytelling, melodic hooks, sharp lyrics, and the kind of guitar playing that can fill an intimate room or carry across a festival field.

Stories that take the scenic route

Funny, heartfelt, occasionally strange, and always human—spoken moments become part of the music rather than a break from it.

A different night every time

Improvisation and audience connection keep every performance alive. The next turn is often as surprising to Steve as it is to the crowd.

See you out there

Catch the Steve Poltz Tour live.

Find the city, bring a friend, and leave room for the unexpected. Visit the official tour page for the full schedule, show updates, and ticket links.

Official Tour Calendar