Alex Warren Sells Out His North American Arena Debut
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MAY 25: Alex Warren kicks off "Finding Family On The Road" Tour in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena on May 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Live Nation)
Fresh off of a colossal 2025, Alex Warren has something to prove and everything to lose. Warren performed at the Grammy Awards and landed his first iHeartRadio Music Award, simultaneously landing nods at the AMAs, MTV Video Music Awards, Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards, and more. His breakout single “Ordinary” was undoubtably the song of the summer last year, dominating the charts and launching the singer to superstardom. But has the success stuck? The easiest way from the outside looking in to gauge an artist’s success is with ticket sales, a measurement in the age of ‘Blue Dot Fever’ than can often be catastrophically visible. It is a metric that is impossible to hide; a poorly sold show is either plagued with empty seats, curtained off to hide unsold rows, or cancelled outright in public view. Warren is also in a particularly difficult spot of having no real market data since his explosion onto the mainstream, his last headline in Nashville was over a year ago at Brooklyn Bowl, a venue less than a tenth the size of Bridgestone Arena. So, how’d he do?
He sold it out.
Kicking off night with a bang, Alex Warren makes his North American arena debut with “Troubled Waters,” an energetic track from side two of his debut double album, You’ll Be Alright, Kid. It’s punchy, with its pulsating piano and stomping kick immediately igniting the crowd. It’s a huge production, a massive leap forward from his last show in Nashville, with a lengthy catwalk down through the pit, a stage-spanning video wall backing the set, dramatic lighting totems adding atmospheric haze, and gorgeous curtains draping the ceiling. Warren is also backed up by an eight-piece ensemble, including a cast of talented background vocalists who further elevate is on-stage presence on “Troubled Waters.” It’s a surprisingly poppy song for those only familiar with “Ordinary,” exchanging some of the melodrama of the later for big moments akin to early-2010’s pop-rock like Imagine Dragons, OneRepublic, or even Coldplay. You can very easily find yourself lost in the music, with much of the arena already overtaken with dance.
Not missing a beat, Warren quickly moves into “Bloodline,” another single from You’ll Be Alright, Kid that came out in collaboration with Jelly Roll. It’s immediately an ear-grabber, shifting effortlessly into Warren’s folkier side. Rich acoustic guitar takes centerstage, a beautiful contrast to the low, tempered vocals and moodier rhythm section. This doesn’t last long, as the song quickly shifts gears into a ‘stomp-clap’ style chorus, full of energy and charisma. It’s very reminiscent of Mumford & Sons and The Lumineers, two acts that were certainly inescapable during Alex’s upbringing. Warren’s personality shines here, as he not only controls the stage with ease, but is constantly flashing a toothy smile, clearly caught up in the moment.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MAY 25: Alex Warren kicks off "Finding Family On The Road" Tour in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena on May 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Live Nation)
Rounding out the first three with “The Outside,” Warren really has not slowed down. This felt like the first true-to-form ‘pop’ moment of the night; not arena rock or folk-pop, but true ‘Top 40’ pop. Frankly, it’s a difficult pivot, most acts in Warren’s lane never managed it—it can feel rather alien if done incorrectly, but Warren pulls it off. Alex Warren has never shied away from the limelight, his first real touch of fame wasn’t from his music but rather on the internet via YouTube and TikTok. He’s had success wherever he has landed, that’s not a fluke, that’s a real talent. There are thousands of fantastic musicians that are terrified of the stage, not to mention one in front of a sold-out crowd of thousands, yet Warren pays no mind to it. He’s in control and having fun, one would be mistaken in thinking he had been touring arenas for years by the way he dominated the stage. But he hasn’t; this is his first one stateside. This is all-natural showmanship.
I typically reserve my remarks for just the first three songs as to not spoil too much about a show, or in Warren’s case to keep me from rambling extensively about all twenty tracks on the setlist, but I feel it necessary to make an exception for “Ordinary.” To very little surprise, Alex Warren’s biggest song was saved for last, the standalone song of the encore. What did come as a surprise was the special guest Warren brought out, Nashville’s very own Luke Combs. The two had previously performed “Ordinary” together at Lollapalooza during Combs’ set, a heralded performance that now feels woefully outclassed. Now backed by Warren’s band in a room filled exclusively with his fans, this moment felt all the more cathartic, with Warren and Combs’ voices meshing seamlessly. Combs add the extra little bit or rasp to the chorus, a minor detail that elevates the exasperated message of the song. It is bombastic, huge, and downright extra-‘ordinary.’ To say fans were ecstatic would be selling it short, many were just shy of collapsing with joy. Alex Warren gave a masterclass in how to close out a night.
Setlist
Troubled Waters
Bloodline
The Outside
First time on Earth
Before You Leave Me
You’ll Be Alright, Kid
Passenger
Never Be Far
Eternity
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Catch My Breath
Same Stars
Heaven Without You
Fine Place To Die
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Getaway Car
You Can’t Stop This
Carry You Home
Save You a Seat
Burning Down
FEVER DREAM
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Ordinary (ft. Luke Combs)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MAY 25: Luke Combs (R) joins Alex Warren onstage as he kicks off "Finding Family On The Road" Tour in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena on May 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Live Nation)
Nashville was just the start of an extensive North American leg on the “Finding Family On The Road" tour, with stops across Texas, a night at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, shows all up and down the Pacific Coast, and a dizzying sprint through Canada, the Midwest, and East Coast. Warren then takes a quick rest before kicking off a month-long bout through Japan, Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia, with the last of those countries being almost entirely sold-out.
You can find all of Alex Warren’s upcoming tour date below and any future dates here.
May 27 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center*
May 29 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena*
May 30 – Austin, TX – Moody Center*
Jun 2 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre*
Jun 3 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater*
Jun 5 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center*
Jun 6 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena*
Jun 8 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena*
Jun 12 – Portland, OR – Moda Center*
Jun 13 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena*
Jun 14 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena*
Jun 17 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre*
Jun 19 – Omaha, NE – Chi Health Center*
Jun 21 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center*
Jun 23 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena^
Jun 25 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena^
Jun 26 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center^
Jun 27 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena^
Jun 29 – Chicago, IL – United Center^
Jul 2 – Minneapolis, MN – Grand Casino Arena^
Jul 3 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest^
Jul 5 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena^
Jul 7 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre^
Jul 8 – Montreal, QC – Centre Bell^
Jul 10 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena^
Jul 11 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion^
Jul 13 – Boston, MA – TD Garden^
Jul 15 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden^
Jul 17 – Minot, ND – North Dakota State Fair^
Jul 18 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena^
Aug 15 – Tokyo, JP – Summer Sonic
Aug 16 – Osaka, JP – Summer Sonic
Aug 18 – Singapore, SG – Star Theatre
Aug 21 – Christchurch, NZ – Wolfbrook Arena [SOLD OUT]
Aug 22 – Christchurch, NZ – Wolfbrook Arena
Aug 24 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena
Aug 28 – Sydney, AU – Qudos Bank Arena [SOLD OUT]
Aug 29 – Sydney, AU – Qudos Bank Arena [SOLD OUT]
Aug 30 – Sydney, AU – Qudos Bank Arena
Sep 1 – Brisbane, AU – Brisbane Entertainment Centre [SOLD OUT]
Sep 2 – Brisbane, AU – Brisbane Entertainment Centre [SOLD OUT]
Sep 4 – Melbourne, AU – Rod Laver Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sep 5 – Melbourne, AU – Rod Laver Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sep 6 – Melbourne, AU – Rod Laver Arena
Sep 9 – Adelaide, AU – Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sep 12 – Perth, AU – RAC Arena [SOLD OUT]
* with Nat & Alex Wolff
^ with Noah Cyrus
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MAY 25: Alex Warren kicks off "Finding Family On The Road" Tour in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena on May 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Live Nation)
Alex Warren is one of the most exciting voices in music today. Not only has he made a splashy entrance into the world of popular music, but he’s managed to back it up with the live performance. Even for those somehow unacquainted with Warren’s music, there is something to love with this performance, whether it is the expert musicianship from him and his backing back or the top-notch production and performance. This show made a statement, a statement that Alex Warren is not done yet and clearly has no plans to slow his roll. He’s got the staying power.