Country music fans in Knoxville are in for a treat as Eric Church is set to return for a highly anticipated performance at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on March 5, 2026. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale on October 3 via Ticketmaster, as announced by Food City Center. Fans eager to get a head start can sign up for presale tickets at Eric Church’s official website.
This concert is part of Church’s “Free the Machine” tour, which commenced earlier this month in celebration of his eighth studio album, “Evangeline vs. the Machine.” The tour promises to deliver Church’s signature sound and energetic performances, sure to be a memorable event for attendees. Joining him on stage in Knoxville will be alternative country band 49 Winchester, who will open the show.
Eric Church is no stranger to Knoxville, having made a surprise guest appearance last year alongside country star Morgan Wallen at Neyland Stadium, where they performed “Quittin’ Time,” a hit co-written by Church from Wallen’s album “Dangerous: The Double Album.” Wallen has previously expressed his admiration for Church, crediting him as a pivotal influence in his decision to pursue a career in country music.
The upcoming performance at Thompson-Boling Arena holds special significance, as Wallen himself attended one of Church’s concerts at the same venue in 2014, which he describes as a turning point in his aspirations to become a country music artist.
Fans can expect a night filled with powerful performances and shared moments when Church takes the stage in 2026, marking yet another exciting chapter in his successful career.