Role Model's global tour revealed.
Role Model Announces 26-Stop North American Tour, UK/EU Dates for 2026-2027.
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Role Model (born Tucker Pillsbury) said his “Chuck on Tour” is Live Nation-promoted and will kick off Sept. 9 at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon.
For the Spotify Reserved presale, Role Model posted that it would “guarantee that real fans get access,” with the Spotify tickets potentially available to eligible U.S. Spotify Premium subscribers through Ticketmaster (with notifications sent via email/app and an option to purchase up to two tickets).
The upcoming album Chuck Timely & The Hourglass (out Aug. 7) follows 2024’s Kansas Anymore, whose deluxe version spawned Role Model’s breakout hit “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out.”
NBC Boston reported that Role Model was the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” in October 2025.
Consequence noted that after ticketing begins, fans can find deals or sold-out show options on StubHub, where orders are covered by StubHub’s FanProtect program with a “120% guaranteed” policy.
Role Model — born Tucker Pillsbury — has announced "Chuck on Tour," a 26-stop North American run tied to his third studio album, *Chuck Timely & the Hourglass*, out Aug. 7. Billboard reports the trek kicks off Sept. 9 at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon, and wraps Oct. 18 in Berkeley, California.
The tour marks Pillsbury's biggest venues yet, including Red Rocks, Radio City Music Hall, and the Greek Theatre. A UK and European leg follows in February 2027. Lead single "High Hopes 3000" is already on the board, debuting at No. 94 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week.
Iconic Venues Signal Role Model's Mainstream Arrival
Live Nation is promoting what Billboard calls Pillsbury's most ambitious run to date. The North American leg hits major markets across the country, including Seattle, Minneapolis, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nashville, Houston, Austin, Phoenix, and San Diego. Key stops include Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston on Sept. 27 and Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre on Sept. 30.
Booking Red Rocks, Radio City Music Hall, and the Greek Theatre is a clear signal of career-tier growth. JamBase notes that Samia will open all 26 North American dates. Keni Titus joins for the 2027 UK and EU leg, which begins Feb. 11 in Berlin.
Album Release and SNL Appearance Built the Momentum
The "Chuck on Tour" run is designed around a two-stage momentum push. The album drops Aug. 7. The North American tour begins a month later, giving "High Hopes 3000" time to build on streaming platforms before the first show. The UK and EU leg in early 2027 then re-activates the same album cycle overseas.
The launch follows a breakout stretch for Pillsbury. NBC Boston reported he was the musical guest on *Saturday Night Live* in October 2025, a moment widely seen as pushing him into the mainstream. His 2024 album *Kansas Anymore* produced the sleeper hit "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out" from its deluxe edition, which went viral on streaming platforms and social media.
Tiered Presales Aim to Keep Tickets From Scalpers
Tickets go on sale in stages. Mastercard and American Airlines presales start June 23 at 10 a.m. local time. A Spotify Reserved presale opens the same day at noon. An artist presale follows June 24 at 10 a.m. General on-sale begins June 26 at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.
Pillsbury said the Spotify Reserved flow will "guarantee that real fans get access." Eligible U.S. Spotify Premium subscribers can receive a notification by email or app and buy up to two tickets through Ticketmaster. The two-ticket cap is meant to block large-scale bot purchases. However, some fans have pushed back, arguing that requiring a Mastercard or a paid Spotify subscription creates a "pay-to-play" barrier that favors wealthier buyers over die-hard fans.
Secondary Market Already Eyeing High-Demand Dates
Despite the tiered presale system, a secondary market is expected to form quickly. Consequence notes that StubHub is already a go-to option for sold-out shows. StubHub's FanProtect program offers a "120% guaranteed" policy, meaning buyers are covered if something goes wrong with their order. Prices on StubHub can run above or below face value depending on demand.
The industry is watching the Spotify Reserved experiment closely. If it keeps a meaningful share of tickets in the hands of fans rather than resellers, it could become a template for other Live Nation-promoted tours. For now, fans who miss presales have general on-sale day — June 26 — as their best shot at face-value tickets.
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