George Strait Is Coming Back to Clemson – But Is That All for 2026?
Country music legend George Strait is heading back to where it all happened: Clemson University’s Memorial Stadium. The May 2, 2026, concert will be his first time performing at the venue in over 25 years, and fans couldn’t be more excited.
The show will also feature Cody Johnson and Wyatt Flores, adding even more buzz to the announcement. Tickets go on sale October 31—just in time for Halloween.
While Strait has been known in recent years to play only a handful of major stadium shows each year, this one feels a little extra special. His last performance at Clemson was in 1999, and fans still talk about it. The 2026 show might be the only date he’s announced so far, but his recent Instagram activity suggests there may be more coming.
Strait posted a vintage tour poster from his 1990s “Chevy Truck Music Festival” days, a massive country music roadshow that included names like Kenny Chesney and the Dixie Chicks before they became household names. The original tour also stopped in Clemson, so some are wondering if 2026 could bring a similar tour back.
In 2024, Strait made headlines by breaking the U.S. concert attendance record at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field with over 110,000 fans—though that title has since been taken by Zach Bryan. Still, Strait’s place as a country music powerhouse remains untouched.
Outside of concerts, Strait is also being recognized for his incredible legacy. This December, he’ll be honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., and in early 2026, he’ll be inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Whether it’s one show or the start of a new tour, one thing is certain: fans won’t want to miss seeing the King of Country back in action.
