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Kurt Vile

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Kurt Vile tour dates 2026

Kurt Vile has 18 upcoming shows between Wednesday, November 4, 2026 and Tuesday, November 24, 2026, all in the United States. The next one is on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Buffalo, United States (Babeville).

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Tour dates by city: Buffalo · Columbus · Louisville · St. Louis · Milwaukee · Des Moines · Lawrence · Omaha · Fort Collins · Denver · Fayetteville · Memphis · New Orleans · Athens · Charleston · Charlotte · Richmond · Baltimore

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About

Kurt Samuel Vile (born January 3, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is known for his solo work, music released under the name "Kurt Vile and the Violators", and as the former lead guitarist of rock band the War on Drugs. Both in the studio and during live performances, Vile is accompanied by his backing band, the Violators, which currently includes Jesse Trbovich (guitar, saxophone), Kyle Spence (drums) and Adam Langellotti (bass, keyboards).

Influenced by Pavement, John Prine, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Dinosaur Jr., Bruce Springsteen and John Fahey, Vile began his musical career creating lo-fi home recordings with frequent collaborator Adam Granduciel in Philadelphia, with whom he has participated in early work by the War on Drugs as well as various solo projects. Focusing on his solo career, Vile released two albums, Constant Hitmaker (2008) and God Is Saying This to You... (2009), compiling various home recordings dating back to 2003. Vile signed to Matador Records in 2009, and released his third album, Childish Prodigy, that same year. The album was his first recorded in a studio and with the full participation of the Violators.

In 2011, Vile released his fourth studio album, Smoke Ring for My Halo, which significantly increased his exposure. His fifth studio album, Wakin on a Pretty Daze, was released in 2013, with Rob Laakso replacing Granduciel in his backing band. In 2015, Vile released his sixth studio album, B'lieve I'm Goin Down.... The lead single from the album, "Pretty Pimpin", was Vile's best performing song to date, topping the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart in March 2016. His 2017 release, Lotta Sea Lice, is a collaboration with Australian singer and guitarist Courtney Barnett. In 2018, he released his eighth studio album, Bottle It In, followed by a country-influenced EP, Speed, Sound, Lonely KV, in 2020.

Vile's ninth studio album, (watch my moves) (2022), was recorded mostly at a Vile's home studio during COVID-19 lockdowns. In May 2023, his longtime Violators bandmate and recording partner Rob Laakso died from cholangiocarcinoma. That same year, he released the 52-minute-long EP, Back to Moon Beach. Vile's tenth album, Philadelphia's Been Good to Me, was released on May 29, 2026.

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Kurt Vile est un auteur-compositeur-interprète américain de rock indépendant, originaire de Philadelphie, né en 1980.

Membre fondateur de The War on Drugs, il quitte le groupe pour se consacrer à sa carrière solo et est signé par Matador Records en 2009. Son album Smoke Ring for My Halo, sorti en 2011, se classe dans le Billboard 200.

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Questions about Kurt Vile’s tour

When is Kurt Vile’s next show?

Kurt Vile’s next show is on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Buffalo, United States (Babeville).

How many shows does Kurt Vile have in 2026?

Kurt Vile has 18 shows listed in 2026, in 18 cities.

Where is Kurt Vile touring in 2026?

Kurt Vile is scheduled to play in Buffalo (United States), Columbus (United States), Louisville (United States), St. Louis (United States), Milwaukee (United States), Des Moines (United States), Lawrence (United States), Omaha (United States) and 10 other cities.

When does Kurt Vile play in Buffalo?

Kurt Vile plays in Buffalo on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Babeville.

When does Kurt Vile play in Columbus?

Kurt Vile plays in Columbus on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Newport Music Hall.

When does Kurt Vile play in Louisville?

Kurt Vile plays in Louisville on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Headliners Music Hall.

Where can I buy tickets for Kurt Vile?

Each date in the list above links to its ticket page when there is one, through sellers such as bandsintown.com.

Where can I listen to Kurt Vile?

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