Thundercat
Thundercat is on the road with his Distracted AF tour, which began Oct 4, 2026 in Orlando and will wrap Dec 5, 2026 at the Hollywood Palladium, covering venues across the United States and Canada. He recently appeared on the ICON Festival bill in Cincinnati on Sep 16, 2026. The tour follows the release of his new single “Moving At Light Speed” on Oct 7, 2026. Fans can also look forward to his confirmed appearance at the Big Ears Festival in April 2027.
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Fan buzz
37 signals since Oct 2025.
Buzz timeline
How the buzz has moved since April.
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34 rumors and reports plotted.
- Release, May 12
- New dates, Jul 3
- New dates, Jul 19
- Festival, Sep 14
Tour dates
22 shows across the U.S. & Canada.
- Oct19
Portland
State Theatre · 7:30 PM
State Theatre · 7:30 PM
- Oct20
Montreal
MTELUS · 8:00 PM
MTELUS · 8:00 PM
- Oct21
Ottawa
History Ottawa · 7:00 PM
History Ottawa · 7:00 PM
- Oct23
Brooklyn
Kings Theatre · 8:00 PM
Kings Theatre · 8:00 PM
- Oct24
Buffalo
Buffalo RiverWorks · 7:00 PM
Buffalo RiverWorks · 7:00 PM
What's next
New dates, legs, festivals and music on the horizon.
1w agoThundercat & Button Masher – “Moving At Light Speed”1w ago · stereogum.com · You can tell from his stage name alone that Thundercat is exactly the type of artist to lend his music to som…
New release1w agoThundercat Zooms Ahead With ‘Sonic’-Themed Song1w ago · spinmagazine.com · Thundercat has never been particularly interested in slowing down.
New release3w agoThundercat wants to distract Miami3w ago · miaminewtimes.com · The LA provocateur will bring his Distracted AF tour to the Miami Beach Bandshell on Oct. 2.
Official1mo agoBig Ears 2027 lineup: Weyes Blood, Thundercat, Oneohtrix Point Never, and more1mo ago · thefader.com · The Knoxville, TN, festival returns in April; festival passes go on sale Wednesday Sept. 16.
Official1mo agoJeff Tweedy, Robert Glasper, Weyes Blood to Play Big Ears 20271mo ago · pitchfork.com · Oneohtrix Point Never, Thundercat, Wednesday, Courtney Barnett, SML, Dinner Party, Sylvan Esso, and more will…
Official
In the news
Miami New Times · 2w ago
Thundercat brings a psychedelic fever dream to Miami
Glide Magazine · 2w ago
Thundercat Kicks Off ‘Distracted AF’ Tour With Colorful Setlist at Miami Beach Bombshell (SHOW RECAP)
Stereogum · 1mo ago
Erykah Badu & The Alchemist Release New Album Before The World Blows Feat. Steve Lacy, Earl Sweatshirt, Thundercat, & More
The Line of Best Fit · 1mo ago
Steve Lacy, Thundercat and more confirmed for Erykah Badu and The Alchemist joint album, Before the World Blows: The Abi and Alan Experiment
About Thundercat
Los Angeles-born bassist Stephen Bruner, known as Thundercat, fuses jazz, funk, and contemporary R&B into a genre-bending sound that twists intricate bass lines with soaring falsetto. His recordings blend improvisational jazz-fusion with soulful grooves, earning him a reputation as a modern virtuoso.\nOn stage, Thundercat is celebrated for high-energy performances that showcase his technical mastery and playful interaction with bandmates, often turning shows into spontaneous jam sessions that blur the line between concert and club set.\nHe is currently on the road with the Distracted AF tour, which opened on Oct 4, 2026 in Orlando and travels across the United States and Canada before concluding on Dec 5, 2026 at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thundercat touring in 2026?
Yes. Thundercat has 22 upcoming shows, starting October 19, 2026 at State Theatre, Portland.
When is Thundercat's next concert?
Thundercat's next scheduled show is October 19, 2026 at State Theatre, Portland.
How do I find out when Thundercat announces a tour?
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