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Allison Russell Announces 2026 North American Tour
Singer-songwriter Allison Russell has announced a fall 2026 North American tour to support her new album, In the Hour of Chaos. The 20-date run underscores continued momentum for the record, which she released in July and features a string of high-profile collaborators, reinforcing her standing as one of folk and Americana's most in-demand artists.
The tour begins in Asheville, North Carolina, on 15th October and closes in Berkeley, California, on 15th November, taking in cities including Washington DC, Boston, New York, Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Minneapolis, Vancouver and Seattle. Along the way, Russell will also open for Neko Case at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on 30th October. In the Hour of Chaos, her third studio album, includes contributions from Brittney Spencer, Joy Oladokun, Norah Jones and others, and tickets are now on sale via Ticketmaster and her official website.
In short
- Allison Russell announces 20-date North American tour for autumn 2026
- Tour runs 15 October to 15 November, US and Canada
- Supports new album In the Hour of Chaos, out July 2026
Explained simply
Allison Russell is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music draws on folk, Americana and other roots styles. Before her solo career, she performed in bands including Po’ Girl and Our Native Daughters; her songs often explore identity, family and resilience.
Americana is a broad term for music influenced by American roots traditions such as folk, country and blues. Russell’s recordings bring together musicians from different backgrounds, and her work has received attention across the folk and roots music scene. Her albums and tours introduce new listeners to that mix.
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