Christian McBride

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Is Christian McBride touring in 2026?

Yes. Christian McBride has 5 upcoming shows, starting November 15, 2026 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark.

Christian McBride’s next headline tour kicks off on Nov 15, 2026 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The run includes four additional dates, with two-night stops at Blue Note Los Angeles (Mar 2-3, 2027) and Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club in Portsmouth (Mar 12-13, 2027). He will also join the New Jersey Symphony for performances on Nov 19 and Nov 22, 2026. He released the new Ursa Major album Points of Light. Fans can look forward to the upcoming shows as the first dates of his latest touring cycle.

Dates checked Nov 11, 2026 · Summary is AI-generated

Tour score

7 signals since Aug 2026.

Tour dates

5 shows across the U.S.

2026
Nov15
Newark
New Jersey Performing Arts Center · 3:00 PM
New Jersey Performing Arts Center · 3:00 PM
2027
Mar2
Los Angeles
Blue Note Los Angeles · 7:00 PM
Blue Note Los Angeles · 7:00 PM
Mar3
Los Angeles
Blue Note Los Angeles · 7:00 PM
Blue Note Los Angeles · 7:00 PM
Mar12
Portsmouth
Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club · 7:30 PM
Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club · 7:30 PM
Mar13
Portsmouth
Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club · 7:30 PM
Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club · 7:30 PM

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In the news

Glide Magazine · 2w ago

From Straight-Ahead Jazz to Funk Fusion, Christian McBride & Ursa Major Covers New Ground on Points of Light (ALBUM REVIEW)

Glide Magazine · 19h ago

Joan Osborne’s ‘Relish’ Gets a Jazz Reimagining from Christian McBride for 30th Anniversary

NPR Music · 4w ago

Two Bass Hit: Ray Brown at 100 with Christian McBride and John Clayton

Jambands.com · 1mo ago

Joan Osborne Will Revisit ‘Relish’ Via Jazz Project produced by Christian McBride

About Christian McBride

Jazz

Acclaimed American jazz bassist and composer, Christian McBride emerged from Philadelphia in the 1990s, earning eleven Grammy Awards and a reputation for virtuosic swing and modern improvisation. Since his debut with Gettin' to It in 1995, McBride has led ensembles such as the Christian McBride Band, Inside Straight, the New Jawn, and most recently the Ursa Major collective, while appearing on over 400 recordings with legends from Herbie Hancock to Sting. His latest headline run, the three-date Bob James Quartet featuring special guest Christian McBride, concluded in early August 2026. He will launch a five-date solo tour beginning Nov 15, 2026 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, followed by two-night engagements at Blue Note Los Angeles (Mar 2-3, 2027) and Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club in Portsmouth (Mar 12-13, 2027). In addition, he will appear with the New Jersey Symphony on Nov 19 and Nov 22, 2026.

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