Third Day 30th Anniversary Tour to launch in March 2026

Third Day will return from hiatus in celebration of the band's 30th anniversary with a big tour in 2026. I have seen Third Day a number of times over the years and the band always turns in inspired performances (read my review of a special concert the group performed in Anaheim back in 2008 HERE)...Robert Kinsler

ERA-DEFINING BAND THIRD DAY ANNOUNCES 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR FOR 2026
 

MAC POWELL, MARK LEE, DAVID CARR, AND TAI ANDERSON  REUNITE FOR A LIMITED TIME TO HEADLINE 

30-CITY ARENA TOUR CELEBRATING THEIR LEGENDARY CATALOG OF HITS

 

Also Featuring GRAMMY Award-winning artist Zach Williams, Tickets for Historic Live Event Go on Sale Friday,   June 27 at 10 a.m. PT at www.ThirdDay.com and www.AwakeningFoundation.com

 

 

One of the most iconic bands in Christian music history, the four-time GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-platinum rock band THIRD DAY is thrilled to announce its upcoming 30th anniversary tour today.  Set to hit arenas across the U.S. in spring 2026, the THIRD DAY 30th Anniversary Tour will span 30 once-in-a-lifetime shows with a stop at the Kia Forum on Friday, April 24. 

 

For the first time in 11 years, the hall-of-fame band's original four members, Mac Powell, Mark Lee, David Carr and Tai Anderson will reunite on stage for an unforgettable victory lap. Fans will experience an electrifying, can't-miss live event featuring a bucket-list of crowd favorites, pulling from THIRD DAY's impressive 31 No. 1 singles across 14 albums. 

 

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 27 at 10 a.m. PT at www.ThirdDay.com and www.AwakeningFoundation.com. Fueled by THIRD DAY'S 2018 farewell tour, making history by selling out in 12 minutes, there is enormous anticipation for the anniversary tour ticket sale date. The tour is being produced by the Awakening Foundation. Full list of 2026 dates and markets below.

 

 

Founding members Mac Powell and Mark Lee recently shared their excitement on getting back on tour with Third Day, with Powell saying, "I’ve been getting asked the question for many years, 'when is Third Day going to do a tour again' and I’ve always said… One day soon, I hope!" He continues, "I’m so excited that we finally get the chance to play music together again on stage and give our fans what they’ve been waiting for."

 

Lee adds, " Third Day has always been, first and foremost, a live band. The best way to celebrate 30 years is to get back together for a tour. I can’t wait to get back out on the road with these guys and put on a big show for our fans."
 

Kicking off March 19, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fl., at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, the industry-pioneering band will perform to arena-sized audiences in venues including the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, Ca., Nashville's Bridgestone Arena and wrapping this reunion tour for the first and last time in THIRD DAY's hometown Atlanta area, at the Gas South Arena on May 10, 2026.

Acclaimed GRAMMY Award-winning artist Zach Williams is also slated to appear on THIRD DAY's 30th Anniversary Tour. Known for massive hits including "Chain Breaker" and his "There Was Jesus" duet with Dolly Parton, Williams will bring his in-demand soulful and gritty faith-based rock to the show.    

 

“Celebrating 30 years of THIRD DAY is a true honor, and bringing Mac, Mark, David & Tai back to the stage is something fans have been waiting for,” said Dan Fife, CEO of Awakening Events. “Adding Zach Williams as a very special guest makes this tour even more powerful. This is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime night of live music and celebration for all generations to experience.”

This monumental THIRD DAY 30th Anniversary Tour event celebrates the immense impact of the band's unparalleled 30 years since their self-titled, major-label debut in 1996 on Reunion Records. 
 

THIRD DAY 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES:

3/19/26  Jacksonville, FL - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena 
3/20/26  Estero, FL - Hertz Arena 
3/21/26  Pensacola, FL - Pensacola Bay Center 
3/22/26  Orlando, FL - Kia Center 
3/26/26  Austin, TX - Moody Center 
3/27/26  Grand Prairie, TX (Dallas)  - Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie 
3/28/26  Sugar Land, TX (Houston) - Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land 
3/29/26  Tulsa, OK - BOK Center 
4/2/26  Toledo, OH - Huntington Center 
4/3/26  Youngstown, OH - Covelli Centre 
4/4/26  Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena 
4/9/26  Minneapolis, MN - Target Center 
4/10/26  Chicago, IL - Credit Union 1 Arena 
4/11/26  St. Louis, MO - Chaifetz Arena 
4/12/26  Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena 
4/16/26  Henderson, NV - Lee’s Family Forum 
4/17/26  Stateline, NV - Tahoe Blue Event Center 
4/18/26  Portland, OR - Veterans Memorial Coliseum 
4/19/26  Kent, WA (Seattle) - accesso ShoWare Center 
4/23/26  Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center 
4/24/26  Inglewood, CA (Los Angeles)  - Kia Forum 
4/25/26  San Diego, CA - Pechanga Arena San Diego 
4/26/26  Glendale, AZ (Phoenix) - Desert Diamond Arena 
4/29/26  Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center 
4/30/26  Fishers, IN (Indianapolis) - Fishers Event Center 
5/1/26  Birmingham, AL - Legacy Arena at BJCC 
5/7/26  Dayton, OH  - Wright State University Nutter Center 
5/8/26  Fairfax, VA  - EagleBank Arena 
5/9/26  Charlotte, NC  - Bojangles' Coliseum 
5/10/26  Duluth, GA (Atlanta)  - Gas South Arena

 

Founded in Atlanta, Ga., in 1991 by Mac Powell and Mark Lee, THIRD DAY became one of the most influential live bands in Contemporary Christian Music over its nearly 30-year career. The band sold over 10 million albums, achieved 31 No.1 singles, and released 14 studio albums. Their accolades include 4 GRAMMY Awards, 24 Dove Awards, an American Music Award, induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and multiple ASCAP honors, including the prestigious Vanguard Award for songwriting. THIRD DAY also made notable media appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, CBS' 60 Minutes, ABC's Nightline, USA Today, The New York Times, and even graced the cover of Billboard Magazine, which hailed them as "one of the best rock bands, period."

 

The Awakening Foundation exists to share the message of hope and resources with individuals and families in local and international communities by bringing together artists, fans, and like-minded organizations through live events and missional endeavors to serve and empower those in need. Awakening Foundation events are powered by Awakening Events. Consistently ranked among the top promoters in America and reaching as high as No. 3 in the world in total tickets sold, we are a leader in the live faith-based entertainment industry. Be sure to find out more at AwakeningFoundation.com.

Album Review Roundup: The Lone Bellow, James Hunter Six, Will Sexton

Music lovers who have an ear for great Americana, roots, soul and R&B are in luck thanks to a trio of recent releases that are among the early gems of 2020.

Artist: The Lone Bellow
Title: Half Moon Light (Dualtone Records)
You might like if you enjoy: Michael Ubaldini, Larkin Poe, the Lone Bellow

Tell me more: The Lone Bellow dive deep into their rich Americana sonicscape on their new album Half Moon Light. Produced by The National's Aaron Dessner, Half Moon Light is the trio's fourth full-length studio album and first new one since 2017. The anthemic "Count On Me" and "Good Times" may well be the highlights on the glorious album, but other standouts abound. Guitarist Brian Elmquist, lead vocalist Zach Williams and multi–instrumentalist Kanene Donehey Pipkin continue to deliver their soaring three-part vocal harmonies and stellar musicianship this time out but there is a burgeoning power in the depth of the lyrics and growth that shines bright across Half Moon Light from start to finish. The sophisticated "Wonder," sumptuous "Wash It Clean," driving "Friends" and delicate "Dust Settles" and "August" are among this writer's other favorites. The Lone Bellow headlines a special show at Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown on March 14. Information: www.TheLoneBellow.com.

Artist: The James Hunter Six
Title: Nick of Time (Daptone Records)
You might like if you enjoy: Vintage Trouble, Nick Waterhouse, Sam Cooke
Tell me more: A talented soul singer and lead guitarist, James Hunter is expert at tapping into classic rhythm and blues stylings and making them his own. Now comes the James Hunter Six on their latest full-length LP, the 13-track stunner Nick of Time. Bolstered by a mix of uptempo rock 'n' soul cuts ("Till I Hear It From You," the raucous lead guitar showcase "Ain't Goin' Up In One of Those Things"), mid tempo soul ("Nick of Time," "Can't Help Myself") and affecting ballads ("Who's Foolin' Who," "Never," the Nat King Cole-mining "Paradise For One"), the sound here is inspired by the groundbreaking '50s and '60s soul forged by the celebrated likes of Sam Cooke and Otis Redding. The arrangements are uniformly potent, with blasting horns, in-the-pocket rhythms, sublime backing vocals and Hunter's top-tier talent enhancing every cut across the fantastic Bosco Mann-produced disc. The James Hunter Six is scheduled to perform at Echo in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 16. Information: www.JamesHunterMusic.com.

Artist: Will Sexton
Title: Don't Walk The Darkness (Big Legal Mess Records)
You might like if you enjoy: Ben Harper, John Hiatt, Phosphorescent
Tell me more: Acclaimed singer-guitarist Will Sexton has returned with his first new album in more than a decade. The good news is that Don't Walk The Darkness was fully worth the wait, a warm and inviting listen all the more powerful in the wake of Sexton's recovery following a 2009 stroke he suffered that robbed him of much of his verbal and language abilities. His recovery is clear listening to the range and depth of the original songs showcased on Don't Walk The Darkness (released on March 6). The rootsy sound showcased on the 10-song LP blends sounds associated with his Austin roots and current home in Memphis. Just grab a listen to the evocative "Don't Walk The Darkness (Through The Day)," captivating Tom Petty-flavored "Temptation's Call," probing "The Whole Story" and immersive "Fell In Straight View" on an exceptional return. Information: www.BigLegalMessRecords.com.



Robert Kinsler