Blab Music
Vince Staples Announces 2026 North American Tour to Promote New Album "Cry Baby"
Vince Staples has revealed a 16‑date North American tour to support his seventh studio album, Cry Baby. The tour kicks off on October 19 at Atlanta’s Tabernacle and wraps up on November 15 in San Francisco’s The Warfield, with tickets opening for sale on Friday, June 19 at 10 a.m. local time.
Cry Baby dropped on June 5, 2026 through Loma Vista Recordings and Staples’ own Section Eight Arthouse imprint. It marks his first independent release since departing Def Jam after the 2024 album Dark Times. Musically, the record departs from Staples’ earlier hip‑hop sound, embracing a post‑punk aesthetic that features blown‑out vocals, deep grooves, and hard‑hitting bass. The singles “Blackberry Marmalade” and “White Flag” were released with confrontational music videos.
The tour will showcase a full band—drummer, guitarist, bassist, and keyboardist—allowing Staples to translate the album’s new sonic textures to the stage. The live‑band format has become a staple of his recent release shows and festival appearances, most notably at Bonnaroo 2026 where he shared the stage with acts such as The Strokes and Skrillex.
The 16‑stop itinerary covers major markets across the United States and Canada:
- Houston, Texas (Bayou Music Center, Oct. 21) - Austin, Texas (Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater, Oct. 22) - Dallas, Texas (South Side Ballroom, Oct. 23) - Raleigh, North Carolina (The Ritz, Oct. 25) - Brooklyn, New York (Brooklyn Steel, Oct. 27) - Silver Spring, Maryland (The Fillmore Silver Spring, Oct. 29) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Franklin Music Hall, Oct. 30) - Boston, Massachusetts (Roadrunner, Nov. 1) - Toronto, Canada (Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Nov. 4) - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Roxian Theatre, Nov. 6) - Detroit, Michigan (The Majestic Theatre, Nov. 7) - Chicago, Illinois (Riviera Theatre, Nov. 8) - Denver, Colorado (Fillmore Auditorium, Nov. 11) - Phoenix, Arizona (The Van Buren, Nov. 13) - San Francisco, California (The Warfield, Nov. 15)
Fans can secure seats for the full‑band performances through the official ticketing platform on June 19 at 10 a.m. local time. The shows promise to highlight the album’s shift toward a live, rock‑oriented sound.
The announcement follows a series of touring and festival appearances that introduced Cry Baby to audiences. Staples performed the new material at several release shows and at major festivals, including Bonnaroo, where he debuted the live‑band approach.
From an industry perspective, the tour underscores Staples’ transition to independent artistry and his partnership with Loma Vista Recordings. It aligns with a broader trend of established hip‑hop artists exploring cross‑genre collaborations and live‑band formats, offering a platform to promote Cry Baby’s singles and engage listeners in a setting that mirrors the album’s experimental direction.
As of now, the tour has been confirmed with a full‑band lineup and a detailed itinerary. Ticket sales will begin on June 19, and the tour will run through mid‑November. No additional dates or festival appearances have been announced beyond the listed shows. Fans can expect the tour to deliver a live experience that reflects the bold, post‑punk direction of Cry Baby.
Cry Baby dropped on June 5, 2026 through Loma Vista Recordings and Staples’ own Section Eight Arthouse imprint. It marks his first independent release since departing Def Jam after the 2024 album Dark Times. Musically, the record departs from Staples’ earlier hip‑hop sound, embracing a post‑punk aesthetic that features blown‑out vocals, deep grooves, and hard‑hitting bass. The singles “Blackberry Marmalade” and “White Flag” were released with confrontational music videos.
The tour will showcase a full band—drummer, guitarist, bassist, and keyboardist—allowing Staples to translate the album’s new sonic textures to the stage. The live‑band format has become a staple of his recent release shows and festival appearances, most notably at Bonnaroo 2026 where he shared the stage with acts such as The Strokes and Skrillex.
The 16‑stop itinerary covers major markets across the United States and Canada:
- Houston, Texas (Bayou Music Center, Oct. 21) - Austin, Texas (Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater, Oct. 22) - Dallas, Texas (South Side Ballroom, Oct. 23) - Raleigh, North Carolina (The Ritz, Oct. 25) - Brooklyn, New York (Brooklyn Steel, Oct. 27) - Silver Spring, Maryland (The Fillmore Silver Spring, Oct. 29) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Franklin Music Hall, Oct. 30) - Boston, Massachusetts (Roadrunner, Nov. 1) - Toronto, Canada (Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Nov. 4) - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Roxian Theatre, Nov. 6) - Detroit, Michigan (The Majestic Theatre, Nov. 7) - Chicago, Illinois (Riviera Theatre, Nov. 8) - Denver, Colorado (Fillmore Auditorium, Nov. 11) - Phoenix, Arizona (The Van Buren, Nov. 13) - San Francisco, California (The Warfield, Nov. 15)
Fans can secure seats for the full‑band performances through the official ticketing platform on June 19 at 10 a.m. local time. The shows promise to highlight the album’s shift toward a live, rock‑oriented sound.
The announcement follows a series of touring and festival appearances that introduced Cry Baby to audiences. Staples performed the new material at several release shows and at major festivals, including Bonnaroo, where he debuted the live‑band approach.
From an industry perspective, the tour underscores Staples’ transition to independent artistry and his partnership with Loma Vista Recordings. It aligns with a broader trend of established hip‑hop artists exploring cross‑genre collaborations and live‑band formats, offering a platform to promote Cry Baby’s singles and engage listeners in a setting that mirrors the album’s experimental direction.
As of now, the tour has been confirmed with a full‑band lineup and a detailed itinerary. Ticket sales will begin on June 19, and the tour will run through mid‑November. No additional dates or festival appearances have been announced beyond the listed shows. Fans can expect the tour to deliver a live experience that reflects the bold, post‑punk direction of Cry Baby.
