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Hayes plans acoustic tour

Friday, August 22, 2025 – Walker Hayes, who just released his new album, "17 Problems" today, also announced he would go on an acoustic tour this fall.

Hayes announces the Walker Hayes: Unplugged Tour, an 18-date, stripped-back acoustic show with storytelling and singing.

Ahead of the Unplugged tour, Hayes will make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Aug. 29.

Tour dates are:
Oct. 17 – Duluth, MN – Duluth Entertainment Convention Center – Symphony Hall *
Oct. 18 -Mankato, MN – Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center – Grand Hall *
Oct. 19 - Sioux City, IA – Orpheum Theatre – Sioux City *
Oct. 23– Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre at Old National Centre *
Oct. 24 - Midland, MI – Midland Center for the Arts – Auditorium *
Oct. 25 - Warren, OH – Packard Music Hall *
Oct. 29 - Toledo, OH – Stranahan Theater *
Oct. 30 - Columbus, OH – Mershon Auditorium *
Nov. 6 - Paducah, KY – The Luther F. Carson Center for the Performing Arts ^
Nov. 7 - Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center ^
Nov. 8 - Louisville, KY – Palace Theatre (The Louisville Palace) ^
Nov. 12 - Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center ^
Nov. 14 - Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium ^
Nov. 15 - North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Performing Arts Center ^
Nov. 16 - Sandy Springs, GA – Byers Theatre ^
Nov. 20 - Reading, PA – Santander Performing Arts Center ^
Nov. 21 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre New Jersey ^
Nov. 22 – Lowell, MA – Lowell Memorial Auditorium ^

^Shane McAnally opens
*Harper Grace opens


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