Tortoise Announces Summer North American Tour Dates

Chicago post-rock pioneers Tortoise have announced a 2025 North American tour, marking the band’s return to the road following the release of their latest studio album, Touch. The tour kicks off on June 25 at the Knockdown Center in Queens, New York, with support from L’Rain, and continues through August with stops in major cities including Boston, Los Angeles, and Toronto.

Tour Dates and Performance Schedule

The upcoming tour supports the band’s first full-length album in nine years, Touch, which was released in 2025. According to the band’s official tour schedule, the quintet—comprised of Dan Bitney, John Herndon, Douglas McCombs, John McEntire, and Jeff Parker—will perform across the United States and Canada throughout the summer:

• June 25: Queens, NY — Knockdown Center (w/ L’Rain)
• June 26: King of Prussia, PA — Concerts Under The Stars
• June 27: Palenville, NY — Follow The Arrow Festival
• June 28: Washington, D.C. — 9:30 Club
• June 30: Boston, MA — The Sinclair
• July 01: Burlington, VT — Higher Ground
• July 02: Montreal, QC — Théâtre Maisonneuve
• July 03: Toronto, ON — The Concert Hall
• July 30: Los Angeles, CA — Skirball Cultural Center
• July 31: Pioneertown, CA — Pappy & Harriet’s
• August 01: Solana Beach, CA — Belly Up Tavern

Background on the New Album

The 2025 release of Touch serves as a significant milestone for the group, ending a nearly decade-long recording hiatus. The album was tracked across multiple locations, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, Oregon. Lead singles from the project, “Layered Presence” and “Oganesson,” signal a continuation of the experimental, genre-defying sound that established Tortoise as a cornerstone of the 1990s post-rock movement. The band’s evolution remains a subject of critical interest, with contributors like guitarist Jeff Parker—who has been profiled by Pitchfork for his significant influence on modern jazz and experimental music—playing a central role in the group’s contemporary output.

What to Expect from the Live Shows

Fans can expect a mix of new material from Touch alongside the complex, instrumental arrangements that defined Tortoise’s earlier discography. The inclusion of L’Rain for the tour opener in New York aligns with the band’s historical tendency to perform alongside artists who push the boundaries of experimental composition. While the band has not announced further dates beyond the August 1 show in Solana Beach, the current itinerary covers a significant geographic spread, allowing for a return to key markets they have frequented throughout their career.

Tour Summary