What to Expect at Kacey Musgraves’ Middle of Nowhere Tour

Kacey Musgraves kicked off The Middle of Nowhere Tour last week, filling United Center in Chicago with fans of her modern and cheeky country music. Her setlist packed a punch, heavily featuring new favorites from The Middle of Nowhere, like “Mexico Honey” and “Dry Spell,” while mingling in Golden Hour classics and covers as well.

Discover what to expect when attending The Middle of Nowhere Tour. From when to arrive to the setlist and more, we’ve got the information you need.

Kacey Musgraves Tour Dates & Stops

Musgraves is touring the US and UK on The Middle of Nowhere Tour. The North American leg extends through the end of October. She’ll play limited UK dates in February 2027 to close out the tour.

See all North American tour dates:

• Aug 28, 2026 - Boston, MA - With Midland
• Aug 31, 2026 - New York, NY - With Flatland Cavalry
• Sep 1, 2026 - New York, NY - With Flatland Cavalry
• Sep 4, 2026 - Philadelphia, PA - With Flatland Cavalry
• Sep 5, 2026 - Baltimore, MD - With Flatland Cavalry
• Sep 8, 2026 - Pittsburgh, PA - With Flatland Cavalry
• Sep 9, 2026 - Columbus, OH - With Midland
• Sep 11, 2026 - Milwaukee, WI - With Midland
• Sep 12, 2026 - St. Louis, MO - With Midland
• Sep 22, 2026 - Minneapolis, MN - With Carter Faith
• Sep 23, 2026 - Kansas City, MO - With Charles Wesley Godwin
• Sep 25, 2026 - Louisville, KY
• Sep 27, 2026 - Nashville, TN - With Flatland Cavalry
• Sep 28, 2026 - Nashville, TN - With Flatland Cavalry
• Sep 30, 2026 - Atlanta, GA - With Charles Wesley Godwin
• Oct 2, 2026 - Charlotte, NC - With Estevie
• Oct 5, 2026 - Houston, TX - With William Beckmann
• Oct 7, 2026 - Austin, TX - With William Beckmann
• Oct 8, 2026 - Austin, TX - With William Beckmann
• Oct 10, 2026 - Dallas, TX - With William Beckmann
• Oct 11, 2026 - Dallas, TX - With William Beckmann
• Oct 13, 2026 - Denver, CO - With Carter Faith
• Oct 15, 2026 - Salt Lake City, UT - With Gabriella Rose
• Oct 17, 2026 - Phoenix, AZ - With Gabriella Rose
• Oct 18, 2026 - Los Angeles, CA - With Gabriella Rose
• Oct 19, 2026 - Los Angeles, CA - With Gabriella Rose
• Oct 23, 2026 - Oakland, CA - With Estevie
• Oct 26, 2026 - Seattle, WA - With The Brudi Brothers
• Oct 27, 2026 - Seattle, WA - With The Brudi Brothers

What to Expect: Middle of Nowhere Tour

When you attend a concert on The Middle of Nowhere Tour, expect a fun night marked with Kacey’s signature sense of humor. Her cheeky tour set features a swinging set of “disco balls” in the middle of the 360-viewing stage. She performs all-time favorites from her discography, new-to-her covers, and recently released music through the night.

Middle of Nowhere Tour Setlist

The setlist on Kacey Musgraves current international arena tour features a career-spanning setlist. She transitions between upbeat Middle of Nowhere favorites like “Mexico Honey” and “Dry Spell,” award-winning Golden Hour hits like “Golden Hour,” “Butterflies,” and “Slow Burn,” and early career-makers like “Merry Go ‘Round and “Follow Your Arrow.”

See the full tour setlist:

1. "Everybody Wants to Be a Cowboy"
2. "Dry Spell"
3. "justified"
4. "High Horse"
5. "Merry Go 'Round"
6. "Butterflies"
7. "Abilene"
8. "Back on the Wagon"
9. "I Believe in Ghosts"
10. "Uncertain, TX"
11. "Horses and Divorces"
12. "(Hey Baby) ¿Qué pasó?" (Texas Tornados cover)
13. "Golden Hour"
14. "Loneliest Girl"
15. "Rhinestoned"
16. "Mexico Honey"
17. "Middle of Nowhere"
18. "Slow Burn"
19. "Space Cowboy"
20. "Follow Your Arrow"
21. "All My Ex's Live in Texas" (George Strait cover)

Middle of Nowhere Tour Openers

Kacey Musgraves is featuring a rotation of country musicians as supporting acts on tour. Midland, an GRAMMY-nominated country trio, is opening for Musgraves in several cities. Flatland Cavalry, an Americana band from Lubbock, TX, will provide opening support in various stops as well. Additional opening acts include Carter Faith, Charles Wesley Godwin, Estevie, William Beckmann, Gabriella Rose, and the Brudi Brothers.

When to Arrive at the Show

Arrive at Kacey Musgraves’ The Middle of Nowhere Tour at least an hour before showtime for a hassle-free pre-show experience. Most shows on the tour feature a 7:30 PM start time and 6:30 PM door time. Fans with GA tickets will likely arrive even earlier than door time to line up for the closest viewing spots in the venue.

How Long Is a Kacey Musgraves Concert?

Kacey Musgraves’ concerts on The Middle of Nowhere Tour last around 3 hours and 15 minutes. Expect the opening act to take the stage promptly around showtime, followed by Musgraves’ set beginning around 9:10 PM. The show typically wraps around 10:45 PM, so fans should wear comfortable shoes when planning to stand for the entire show.

Kacey Musgraves Tickets

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