Conan Gray announces 2026 “Wishbone World Tour”: 42 arenas, global routing, and on-sale details this week

Conan Gray has unveiled a massive 2026 Wishbone World Tour, expanding the Wishbone album era into a full global arena run. The newly announced routing spans 42 dates across North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, with rising singer-songwriter Esha Tewari confirmed as special guest. Venue postings and tour materials show the run kicking off Wednesday, February 19, 2026, in Minneapolis, before moving through major markets and overseas legs. Presales begin mid-week in many cities, with general on-sale slated for Friday, October 24 (local).

Wishbone World Tour at a glance

• Start: Wed, Feb 19, 2026 — Minneapolis (Target Center)

• Scope: 42 dates across North America, Europe/UK, Australia & New Zealand

• Support: Esha Tewari on all dates announced so far

• Album cycle: Touring behind 2025’s Wishbone

• Production: Large-format, theatrical staging carried over from the fall shows, with new arena-scale lighting, set pieces, and a multi-act structure

The tour marks Gray’s most ambitious headlining push to date, elevating from theater and amphitheater plays to a predominantly arena footprint. It also formalizes the pivot from his intimate “pajama” tour concept to a widescreen presentation built for high-capacity rooms.

Early schedule highlights (North America)

Selected dates from venue announcements; more cities will roll out by region. All dates subject to change.

Additional U.S. markets, a UK/EU swing, and Australia/New Zealand are included in the 42-date count, with local venue reveals continuing this week.

Tickets: presales and general on-sale timing

• Artist presales: Begin Wednesday, October 22 in multiple markets (registration deadlines vary by venue).

• Venue/partner presales: Often follow on Thursday, October 23.

• General on-sale: Friday, October 24, typically at 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. local; check individual venue listings for exact times and ticketing platforms.

High-demand arenas (New York area, Toronto, Boston) are expected to move quickly, with weekend dates and floor sections leading early.

What to expect from the show

Gray’s fall performances previewed the aesthetic he’s scaling up for arenas: a multi-act set with narrative transitions, costume flourishes, and a crowd-interactive moment tied to the album’s wishbone motif. Expect a 20-plus song setlist anchored by Wishbone standouts—“Vodka Cranberry,” “This Song,” “Caramel,” “Romeo,” “My World”—alongside core catalog favorites like “Heather,” “Maniac,” and “People Watching.” The pacing has emphasized big openers, a mid-show acoustic pocket, and a high-gloss encore.

Why this tour is a step up

• Room size & production: Predominantly arenas mean better sightlines, deeper lighting rigs, and the space to expand choreography and staging bits that couldn’t travel in theaters.

• Global cadence: A tightly packed North American opening leg sets up a fast handoff to UK/EU, then arena plays in Australia and New Zealand, signaling genuine worldwide demand.

• Support synergy: Esha Tewari’s intimate, melodic alt-pop sets a tonal contrast that tees up Gray’s full-scale spectacle without exhausting the crowd early.

Planning tips for fans

• Presale prep: Create or update venue and ticketing accounts in advance; save payment info; know your preferred sections (floor vs. lower bowl).

• Dynamic pricing awareness: Prices can shift based on demand; if your first choice spikes, check adjacent dates or upper-bowl seats, then monitor for late-release holds.

• Travel pairs: The routing includes back-to-back markets within driving distance (e.g., Newark/Belmont Park; Boston/Newark clusters), useful for road-trip doubles.

• Accessibility: Arenas offer early entry and accessible seating options; request assistance through the venue box office ahead of time.

The bigger picture for Wishbone

Wishbone has sustained momentum with a steady run of singles and a visual narrative that threads through multiple videos. The move to arenas capitalizes on that storyline, bringing the album’s themes to life with a production designed for wide shots and call-and-response moments. With presales opening this week and more international dates dropping, the Wishbone World Tour looks set to turn 2026 into Conan Gray’s most expansive live year yet.