Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Launch 2026 U.S. Tour with SATCHVAI Band

Legendary guitarists Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are set to embark on their inaugural tour as the SATCHVAI Band in 2026, making a highly anticipated stop in Dallas, Texas, on April 17, 2026. This tour will showcase their collaborative work, featuring a series of performances across the United States. The “Surfing with the Hydra” tour will span two months, kicking off in Seattle, Washington, on April 1 and including a total of 37 cities.

As part of this extensive tour, audiences will also have the opportunity to see Satriani and Vai perform in Houston on April 16 and Austin on April 18. They will be joined on stage by the progressive metal band Animals As Leaders, who will open for them across all tour dates.

The collaboration between Satriani and Vai, two of the most influential guitarists in rock history, officially began in March 2024. Following their partnership announcement, they released two singles, “The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1” and “I Wanna Play My Guitar.” Fans can look forward to their upcoming single, “Dancing,” set to be released on March 2, 2026.

Both musicians have established solo careers that date back to the 1980s. Satriani has released 18 albums, with his most recent work, The Elephants of Mars, debuting in 2022. Vai, known for his technical prowess and innovative style, has 11 albums to his name, the latest being Vai/Gash, released in 2023.

Tickets for the tour will be available to the public starting on December 12, 2025, following an artist presale on December 10 at 10:00 local time. Fans can access the presale using the password SATCHVAI2026. Local presales will occur on December 11. Additional ticket information can be found at [satchvaiband.com](http://satchvaiband.com).

The complete itinerary for the SATCHVAI Band “Surfing with the Hydra” 2026 U.S. Tour is as follows:

• April 1 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
• April 2 – Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
• April 4 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
• April 5 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
• April 7 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Terrace Theater
• April 8 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
• April 10 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheatre
• April 11 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
• April 14 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
• April 16 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
• April 17 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park
• April 18 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater
• April 20 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre
• April 22 – Pompano Beach, FL – Pompano Beach Amphitheater
• April 24 – Clearwater, FL – Baycare Sound
• April 25 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
• April 26 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
• April 27 – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Symphony Hall
• April 29 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
• April 30 – Durham, NC – DPAC
• May 2 – Minneapolis, MN – State Theatre
• May 3 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
• May 5 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater
• May 8 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
• May 9 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
• May 12 – Buffalo, NY – Kleinhans Music Hall
• May 15 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
• May 16 – Rochester Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
• May 17 – Syracuse, NY – Landmark Theatre
• May 20 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
• May 21 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre
• May 22 – Waterbury, CT – Palace Theater
• May 23 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
• May 27 – Reading, PA – Santander Performing Arts Center
• May 28 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
• May 29 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
• May 30 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap

With their impressive legacies and a unique collaboration, the SATCHVAI Band tour promises to be a remarkable event for fans of guitar music and rock enthusiasts alike.