George Strait schedules two April 2026 Austin shows at Moody Center, with ticket presales starting Monday

Two-night return to Austin is set for April 9 and April 11

Country music star George Strait has announced two arena dates in Austin, booking Moody Center performances on April 9, 2026, and April 11, 2026. The concerts mark a return to Central Texas following a period in which Strait has largely limited his live schedule to select, high-profile shows rather than full-length tours.

William Beckmann is scheduled to open both Austin shows. The announcement adds a major name to Austin’s 2026 spring concert calendar and places Moody Center back at the center of Texas’ biggest touring events.

Ticket timeline and presale details

Ticket sales are structured across multiple windows. Artist presales are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2026, at 10 a.m. Central Time. A separate venue presale is also scheduled for January 26. General public ticket sales are set for Friday, January 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. Central Time.

• Artist presale: January 26, 2026 (10 a.m. CT)
• Additional presale window: January 26, 2026
• Public on-sale: January 30, 2026 (10 a.m. CT)

Why the Austin dates matter in Strait’s current touring pattern

Strait formally ended regular touring in 2012 and has since focused on limited engagements. His 2026 calendar reflects that approach, concentrating on a small number of large-scale appearances rather than a traditional multi-city itinerary.

The Austin shows also follow Strait’s role in Moody Center’s launch period. In 2022, he headlined the venue’s grand-opening celebration, a high-profile event that helped establish the arena as a major stop for marquee touring acts.

Texas remains central to a limited 2026 run

The Austin announcement fits within a broader set of Strait performances scheduled in 2026, including additional Texas stadium dates in Lubbock later in April. Those Lubbock concerts are scheduled for April 24 and April 25 at Jones AT&T Stadium and are billed with different special guests on each night.

Recent box-office context: record-setting 2024 stadium turnout

Strait’s continued ability to draw large crowds was underscored in June 2024, when he performed at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, in a concert billed as the largest single ticketed concert attendance in U.S. history, with 110,905 fans reported in attendance. That event has been frequently cited in the live-music industry as evidence of enduring demand for Strait’s limited-run performances.

Key dates: April 9 and April 11, 2026 (Austin); ticket presales begin January 26, 2026; public on-sale begins January 30, 2026.