What to Expect at Daughtry’s 20 Years Unplugged Tour

Daughtry launched its 20 Years Unplugged Tour on October 12, 2026, at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, New York. The anniversary run puts a stripped-back spin on songs from the band's 20-year catalog. The opening-night setlist featured 21 songs, including several tracks not performed in years.

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The fall tour continues through November 14. A second leg begins January 23, 2027, extending the anniversary tour into the new year.

Tour Dates & Stops

Daughtry's 20 Years Unplugged Tour has two legs scheduled across the United States. The fall leg runs from October 12 through November 14, 2026. The winter leg begins January 23 and concludes March 7, 2027.

Fall 2026

• Oct 13 - Beverly, MA
• Oct 15 - Uncasville, CT
• Oct 16 - Waterloo, NY
• Oct 17 - Atlantic City, NJ
• Oct 20 - Huntington, NY
• Oct 21 - Englewood, NJ
• Oct 23 - Danville, VA
• Oct 24 - Florence, KY
• Oct 26 - Greensburg, PA
• Oct 27 - Wheeling, WV
• Oct 29 - Nashville, IN
• Oct 31 - La Vista, NE
• Nov 1 - Des Moines, IA
• Nov 3 - Kansas City, MO
• Nov 4 - Oklahoma City, OK
• Nov 7 - Las Vegas, NV
• Nov 8 - Napa, CA
• Nov 10 - Anaheim, CA
• Nov 11 - Tucson, AZ
• Nov 13 - San Antonio, TX
• Nov 14 - Dallas, TX

Winter 2027

• Jan 23 - Pine Bluff, AR
• Jan 25 - Melbourne, FL
• Jan 27 - Orlando, FL
• Jan 28 - Clearwater, FL
• Jan 30 - Biloxi, MS
• Jan 31 - Houston, TX
• Feb 2 - Corpus Christi, TX
• Feb 3 - Austin, TX
• Feb 6 - Ventura, CA
• Feb 8 - Sacramento, CA
• Feb 10 - Denver, CO
• Feb 12 - Durant, OK
• Feb 13 - St. Louis, MO
• Feb 15 - Cedar Rapids, IA
• Feb 16 - Duluth, MN
• Feb 18 - Eau Claire, WI
• Feb 20 - Rockford, IL
• Feb 21 - Gary, IN
• Feb 23 - Detroit, MI
• Feb 26 - Hershey, PA
• Feb 27 - Bethlehem, PA
• Mar 1 - Orono, ME
• Mar 3 - Charlottesville, VA
• Mar 5 - Charleston, SC
• Mar 6 - Nashville, TN
• Mar 7 - Atlanta, GA

Opening Acts

Ryan Perdz is the confirmed opening act for the fall 2026 leg. The singer-songwriter opened the tour in Troy on October 12.

Perdz's set reportedly lasted approximately 30-45 minutes, beginning at the advertised 7:00 PM showtime. His actual set length may vary by venue.

The opening act for the winter 2027 leg has not been confirmed in the official tour listings reviewed. Ryan Perdz is listed alongside the fall dates, but the winter dates do not currently name a support act. Check individual event listings for updates.

Start Time

Showtimes vary by venue. Many dates are advertised for 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM, although some listings have different start times. Check the specific event listing before heading to the venue.

At the October 12 opening night in Troy, the advertised start time was 7:00 PM. Ryan Perdz performed first, followed by Daughtry at approximately 8:00 PM.

Arrive before the listed start time if you want to catch the opening act. Check the venue's schedule for door times, which may be earlier than the show.

How Long Is a Daughtry Concert?

Daughtry's opening-night performance lasted approximately two hours, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Ryan Perdz performed for an estimated 30-45 minutes before the headlining set.

Based on opening night, plan for roughly two hours of Daughtry, plus the opening act. Actual end times may vary by venue and performance.

Setlist

Daughtry played 21 songs on opening night, including a two-song encore. The set mixed early hits, later releases and songs that had not been performed in several years.

The October 12 setlist was:

1. "Crawling Back to You"
2. "No Surprise"
3. "Feels Like Tonight"
4. "Crashed"
5. "Backbone"
6. "As You Are"
7. "Life After You"
8. "Breakdown"
9. "Start of Something Good"
10. "What About Now"
11. "Waiting for Superman"
12. "Pieces"
13. "Antidote"
14. "There and Back Again"
15. "The Bottom"
16. "September"
17. "Home"
18. "Artificial"
19. "Heavy Is the Crown"

Encore:

20. "It's Not Over"
21. "Over You"

The band introduced its members during "Over You."

Songs Returning to the Set

Several performances stood out because the songs had not been played live in years:

• "Feels Like Tonight" - first performance since 2020.
• "Start of Something Good" - first performance since 2020.
• "There and Back Again" - first performance since 2020.
• "As You Are" - first performance since 2021.

These returns give longtime fans a reason to watch the setlist as the tour continues.

What Makes the Tour Different?

The tour celebrates 20 years of Daughtry with an unplugged presentation. The opening-night setlist spanned the band's catalog, pairing early hits with newer tracks such as "Artificial," "Antidote" and "Heavy Is the Crown."

The set also reached beyond the most familiar singles, bringing back songs like "As You Are" and "There and Back Again." Opening night established a mix of recognizable hits and deeper catalog choices. The exact arrangements and stage presentation may vary throughout the tour.

Tickets

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