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The Sound of Music Tour Dates 2026 and 2027: Every City

Joe Styler

By Joe Styler · Updated November 8, 2026 · Sources checked November 8, 2026

The Sound of Music is back on the road. This North American tour of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic launched at the Kennedy Center in Washington in September 2025, and its second season runs from this week through late June 2027. After Appleton, Wisconsin, it heads to Cincinnati, Boston and Milwaukee, spends December in upstate New York and Chicago, winters in Florida and the South, and finishes with a West Coast swing that ends at ASU Gammage in Tempe. Below is every announced stop for the 2026 to 2027 season, followed by what you need to know about the production, tickets and choosing a performance.

The Sound of Music tour schedule, 2026 to 2027

The dates below come from the tour route published by NETworks Presentations, the company that produces the tour with Concord Theatricals. We cross checked Chicago against Broadway In Chicago’s own calendar. Individual performance times are set by each local venue, so use the venue’s site for the exact curtain time on the day you want.

City Venue Dates Status
Appleton, WI Fox Cities Performing Arts Center November 3 to 8, 2026 Final weekend
Cincinnati, OH Aronoff Center November 10 to 15, 2026 Confirmed
Boston, MA Wang Theatre at the Boch Center November 17 to 22, 2026 Confirmed
Milwaukee, WI Marcus Center November 24 to 29, 2026 Confirmed
Rochester, NY Auditorium Theatre December 1 to 6, 2026 Confirmed
Buffalo, NY Shea’s Performing Arts Center December 8 to 13, 2026 Confirmed
Syracuse, NY Landmark Theatre December 15 to 20, 2026 Confirmed
Chicago, IL Cadillac Palace Theatre December 22 to 27, 2026 Confirmed
Ottawa, ON National Arts Centre December 29, 2026 to January 3, 2027 Confirmed
Baltimore, MD Hippodrome Theatre January 5 to 10, 2027 Confirmed
Indianapolis, IN Clowes Memorial Hall January 12 to 17, 2027 Confirmed
Pittsburgh, PA Benedum Center January 19 to 24, 2027 Confirmed
Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts January 26 to 31, 2027 Confirmed
Birmingham, AL BJCC Concert Hall February 2 to 7, 2027 Confirmed
Miami, FL Adrienne Arsht Center February 9 to 14, 2027 Confirmed
West Palm Beach, FL Kravis Center February 16 to 21, 2027 Confirmed
Naples, FL Hayes Hall at Artis Naples February 23 to 28, 2027 Confirmed
New Orleans, LA Saenger Theatre March 2 to 7, 2027 Confirmed
Tampa, FL Straz Center March 9 to 14, 2027 Confirmed
Orlando, FL Dr. Phillips Center March 16 to 21, 2027 Confirmed
Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theatre March 23 to 28, 2027 Confirmed
Des Moines, IA Des Moines Civic Center March 30 to April 4, 2027 Confirmed
Fayetteville, AR Walton Arts Center April 13 to 18, 2027 Confirmed
Fort Worth, TX Bass Performance Hall April 20 to 25, 2027 Confirmed
Omaha, NE Orpheum Theater April 27 to May 2, 2027 Confirmed
Palm Desert, CA McCallum Theatre May 5 to 9, 2027 Confirmed
Portland, OR Keller Auditorium May 11 to 16, 2027 Confirmed
San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Theatre May 21 to 23, 2027 Confirmed
Spokane, WA First Interstate Center for the Arts May 25 to 30, 2027 Confirmed
Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre June 1 to 6, 2027 Confirmed
Boise, ID Morrison Center June 8 to 13, 2027 Confirmed
Salt Lake City, UT Eccles Theater June 15 to 20, 2027 Confirmed
Tempe, AZ ASU Gammage June 22 to 27, 2027 Confirmed

Earlier in the fall the tour played Dallas, where Broadway Dallas opened its 2026 to 2027 season with The Sound of Music from September 8 to 20. If you missed it there, Fort Worth’s Bass Performance Hall is the closest remaining stop in North Texas, from April 20 to 25, 2027.

About this production

This is a new staging directed by Jack O’Brien, who won Tony Awards for Hairspray and The Coast of Utopia and who also directed the previous United States tour of The Sound of Music in 2015 and 2016. Danny Mefford returns as choreographer. The design team is a strong one for a touring show: sets by Douglas W. Schmidt, costumes by Jane Greenwood, lighting by Natasha Katz and sound by Jonathan Deans, with Andy Einhorn as music supervisor.

The story is the one most people know from the 1965 film. Maria, a young woman who is not quite cut out for life in an Austrian abbey, is sent to care for the seven children of Captain Georg von Trapp, a widowed naval officer. She brings music back into the house, falls for the Captain, and the family is forced to make a choice when Austria is annexed by Nazi Germany in 1938. The score includes “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title song.

A few things surprise people who only know the movie. The stage show came first, opening on Broadway in 1959 with Mary Martin as Maria. Some songs sit in different places in the story, and two songs written for the stage version, “How Can Love Survive” and “No Way to Stop It,” are sung by the Baroness and Max and did not make it into the film. “I Have Confidence” and “Something Good” were written for the film, and stage productions sometimes add them, so it is worth reading the program to see which version you are getting.

Is it right for kids?

The Sound of Music is about as family friendly as a major musical gets, which is a big reason this tour sells well around the holidays. There is no rough language. The final act deals with the Nazi takeover of Austria and includes a tense escape, but nothing is graphic. Most families find it works for children around six and older who can sit through a full length show with one intermission. Many venues do not allow babies or toddlers in the theater, and every person usually needs a ticket regardless of age, so check the venue’s policy before you bring very young children.

How to buy tickets without overpaying

Start with the official box office. Every stop above is sold through the venue or its local Broadway presenter, such as Broadway In Chicago or the Straz Center in Tampa. Going there first is the simplest way to see real face value prices and avoid paying a reseller’s markup for seats that are still available at the source.

  • Season subscriptions. In most cities this tour is part of a Broadway subscription series. Subscribers get first pick of seats and lock in prices, which matters for a popular title during the holidays.
  • Midweek performances. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings are usually the cheapest and least crowded. Saturday nights and the Sunday matinee sell out first.
  • Look at the total, not the base price. Ticket fees can add a lot. Our guide to theater ticket fees explains the all-in pricing rules that now apply in the United States and what to watch for at checkout.
  • Resale is fine if you are careful. If a performance is sold out, resale sites are an option, but compare the final price with fees to the face value. Avoid sellers who cannot show you the section and row before you pay.

Some venues also run day of show rush or lottery offers for touring productions. Those change from city to city, so check the venue’s page for this show. Our lottery and rush guide covers the New York side of discount tickets if you are planning a Broadway trip as well.

Picking a performance and a seat

For a show like this, where the big moments are songs and the staging is traditional, you do not need to sit close to enjoy it. A center seat in the front of the mezzanine or first balcony gives you a full view of the set and the choreography, often at a lower price than the rear orchestra. If you are bringing children, an aisle seat makes a mid show restroom trip much easier, and a booster seat from the ushers can help smaller kids see over the row in front.

In larger houses such as the Wang Theatre in Boston, the Cadillac Palace in Chicago or ASU Gammage in Tempe, the upper balcony can feel far away. If budget allows, stay in the orchestra or the front half of the first level above it. In smaller historic theaters like the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville or the Orpheum in Omaha, even the balcony is reasonably close to the stage.

Holiday timing

This leg of the tour lands in several cities right around the holidays, including Buffalo, Syracuse and Chicago in December and Ottawa over New Year’s. Those weeks fill fast, especially the performances between Christmas and New Year’s when school is out. If you want a specific date in late December, buy early and be flexible about which performance you take. For more seasonal options, see our guides to A Christmas Carol productions in 2026 and The Nutcracker in 2026.

Planning your visit

Arrive at least 30 minutes before curtain. Historic downtown theaters often have narrow lobbies and long lines for security, coat check and restrooms. Most venues on this route allow only small bags and screen them at the door. Parking near the theater fills quickly on weekends, so check whether your venue sells prepaid parking with your tickets, or use transit where it makes sense. Many touring venues post a running time on the show page a week or two before the engagement opens, which helps if you are arranging a babysitter or a late train home.

Tour versus Broadway

The Sound of Music is not currently playing on Broadway, so the tour is the main way to see a full professional production in the United States this season. Touring productions use the same direction and design concept as a Broadway staging, built to fit a new theater every week or two. For a longer comparison of what changes and what stays the same, read our guide to Broadway versus touring productions.

Dates can still change

Tour routes are adjusted from time to time, and the second half of a long tour is the part most likely to move. We list each stop as announced by the producer and will update this page when cities are added or dates shift. Before you travel for a performance, confirm the date and time on the venue’s own site.

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The Sound of Music Tour: Common Questions

When does The Sound of Music tour end?

The last announced stop is ASU Gammage in Tempe, Arizona, from June 22 to 27, 2027. Dates can change, so confirm with the venue.

Is The Sound of Music coming to Chicago?

Yes. It plays the Cadillac Palace Theatre from December 22 to 27, 2026, as part of the Broadway In Chicago calendar.

Who directs this tour?

Jack O’Brien directs and Danny Mefford choreographs. The tour is produced by Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations.

Is The Sound of Music good for children?

It is one of the most family friendly musicals. Most families find it works for children around six and older. Check the venue for its policy on young children.

Is The Sound of Music on Broadway right now?

No. The touring production is the main professional staging in the United States this season.

Where should I buy tickets?

Buy through the venue or its Broadway presenter first. That is where face value seats are sold, and it avoids reseller markups.

Sources and corrections

Dates and details were checked on November 8, 2026 against these sources:

Dates change. Always confirm your performance on the official page before you buy. Spot an error? Email info@theatertickets.com and we will check it and update this page.

Joe Styler

Joe Styler runs TheaterTickets.com. He worked as a ticket broker and has built and run websites for more than 20 years. That background shapes the site's practical advice on finding touring shows, choosing seats and buying tickets safely through official sellers.