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Brandi Carlile's Epic Human Tour Kicks Off February 2026

10/23/2025

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Brandi Carlile Launches Tour

Brandi Carlile will launch The Human Tour on February 10, 2026, in Philadelphia with The Head and the Heart as guests.
The tour includes a Madison Square Garden stop on February 13.
Carlile calls this her biggest tour yet and plans ten North American shows from mid-February to early March.
She will perform on Saturday Night Live on November 1.

Summary

Brandi Carlile Earns Awards

Brandi Carlile has earned OUT Magazine's Icon of the Year and Billboard's Trailblazer Award.
Her new album, Returning to Myself, releases on October 24 and features ten tracks with collaborations.
The album is produced by Brandi Carlile with Andrew Watt, Aaron Dessner, and Justin Vernon.
Carlile is an Oscar-nominated, 11-time Grammy winner who supports grassroots causes through the Looking Out Foundation.
Tour tickets go on sale October 31.

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Historical Context

The Woodstock Festival in 1969 marked a pivotal moment in music history, uniting diverse audiences and influencing future artists like Brandi Carlile. Carlile's upcoming Human Tour, echoing Woodstock's communal spirit, highlights music's role in social movements. This tour continues the legacy of artists advocating for change, as seen through her support for grassroots causes via the Looking Out Foundation.

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Brandi Carlile Launches Tour

Brandi Carlile will launch The Human Tour on February 10, 2026, in Philadelphia with The Head and the Heart as guests.
The tour includes a Madison Square Garden stop on February 13.
Carlile calls this her biggest tour yet and plans ten North American shows from mid-February to early March.
She will perform on Saturday Night Live on November 1.

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