Gregory Porter
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About Gregory Porter and the Love Is King Tour

Gregory Porter has become one of jazz's most recognizable contemporary voices. The Bakersfield-born vocalist signed to Motema Music in 2010 and broke through internationally with Liquid Spirit in 2013, taking home a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album. He followed that with Take Me to the Alley -- another Grammy winner -- and the celebrated Nat King Cole & Me, a record that paid tribute to the artist Porter has cited as his most enduring influence. Reviews from Variety and other outlets have repeatedly highlighted his ability to bridge classic jazz, soul, and gospel into a sound that feels both timeless and current.

The Love Is King tour supports his studio album of the same name. Porter's working band carries the live show with a tight, road-tested feel: piano, upright bass, drums, saxophone, and the occasional B-3 organ accent. The arrangements give Porter space to soar on tracks like "Concorde" and "Revival Song" while keeping room for crowd-pleasers from earlier records. Past tour archives logged on setlist.fm show how flexible the setlist has become -- no two nights are identical, and Porter often takes requests during encores.

The U.S. leg includes mid-size theaters, performing-arts halls, and outdoor amphitheaters. August opens at the Denver Botanic Gardens, then continues to the Dell Music Center in Philadelphia, the Grand Ballroom at The Collective in Houston, and the VyStar Amphitheater at the Bridge in Stockbridge, Georgia. September brings the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond's Dominion Energy Center, followed by a November stop at Prudential Hall inside the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. More dates may be added through the year as venues confirm and as Porter's European stops finalize.

Porter's voice -- a smoky, controlled baritone reminiscent of Nat King Cole and Johnny Hartman -- is unmistakable on record, and his shows reinforce why critics have placed him among the most important jazz vocalists of the past two decades. Expect a setlist that mixes the new album with extended takes on "Hey Laura," "Holding On," "Real Good Hands," and the song that introduced him to a worldwide audience, "Liquid Spirit." Most nights include a couple of standards as well -- Porter has been particularly drawn to Cole's catalog and to American Songbook material that fits his voice.

The Love Is King tour is the kind of jazz run that rewards listening up close. The rooms have been chosen for acoustics and intimacy, with sightlines that put the audience in the band's pocket. Many of the venues offer cabaret-style or theater seating with dinner-and-show packages, particularly the Dell Music Center, the Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Carpenter Theatre.

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About the Love Is King Tour

Where can I buy Gregory Porter tickets?

Gregory Porter tickets are sold through official channels including Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and the venue box offices for each stop on the tour. Porter's official tour page at gregoryporter.com lists every confirmed date with links to the authorized seller. Verified resale seats are also available above on BigStub, a trusted marketplace with no hidden fees and a buyer guarantee on every order.

What cities is Gregory Porter playing in 2026?

U.S. stops on the Love Is King tour include Denver, Philadelphia, Houston, Stockbridge (Atlanta area), Richmond, and Newark. International dates throughout Europe are confirmed for later in the year, with stops anticipated in Germany, the U.K., and several Northern European cities. Browse the listings above for the latest confirmed schedule.

What is the Love Is King album?

The Love Is King tour supports the studio album of the same name, Porter's latest collection of original songs. The record continues the themes he has explored throughout his career: love and devotion, social commentary delivered with a warm voice, and a continuing dialogue with the soul and gospel traditions that shaped him. The live show centers a generous slice of the album alongside the catalog Porter has been building since 2010.

What kind of seats are available?

Most stops are seated theaters, performing-arts halls, or outdoor amphitheaters where every seat has a clear sightline. Specific seat-type availability varies by venue -- the Carpenter Theatre and Prudential Hall offer traditional theater seating, the Denver Botanic Gardens hosts lawn and reserved seating, and the Dell Music Center mixes reserved seating with general admission. Check the venue page (linked from each event listing above) for layout details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Gregory Porter?

Gregory Porter is a two-time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader from Bakersfield, California. He broke through internationally with the album Liquid Spirit in 2013, which earned the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album, and followed with Take Me to the Alley -- another Grammy winner -- and the celebrated tribute record Nat King Cole & Me. His baritone voice and his ability to bridge jazz, soul, and gospel have made him one of the most recognizable contemporary jazz singers in the world.

What is the Love Is King tour?

The Love Is King tour is Gregory Porter's 2026 worldwide live run supporting the studio album Love Is King. The tour spans theaters, performing-arts halls, and outdoor amphitheaters across the United States, with additional stops in Canada and a major European leg later in the year. U.S. cities currently listed include Denver, Philadelphia, Houston, Stockbridge (Atlanta area), Richmond, and Newark.

What songs will Gregory Porter perform?

Setlists from recent shows logged on tour-archive sites have included "Liquid Spirit," "Hey Laura," "Holding On," "Take Me to the Alley," "Real Good Hands," "Concorde," "Revival Song," and reworked takes on Nat King Cole standards. Porter rotates the setlist night to night and often takes requests during the encore, so the running order is rarely identical from show to show.

Who is in Gregory Porter's band?

Porter has been touring with a tight working group: piano, upright bass, drums, and saxophone form the core, with the occasional Hammond B-3 organ added on certain numbers. The band has been with Porter for years and is one of the most road-tested jazz outfits currently on tour. Specific personnel may vary by leg.

What are Gregory Porter's most famous songs?

Porter's best-known catalog includes "Liquid Spirit," the title track from his 2013 Grammy-winning album, plus "Hey Laura," "Holding On," "Take Me to the Alley," "Concorde," and his soulful arrangements of Nat King Cole standards. He has also been heard widely on "1960 What?" and through his appearances on records by Disclosure and other electronic and soul artists.

How long is a Gregory Porter show?

Recent Love Is King tour performances have run roughly 90 to 110 minutes, including a multi-song encore. Sets are typically continuous with no scheduled intermission. Pacing leans on dynamic shifts -- ballads into uptempo soul-jazz into a closing block of catalog favorites -- and Porter typically introduces band members and songs in detail throughout the night.

What should I expect at the venue?

Most stops on the tour are seated theaters, performing-arts halls, or open-air amphitheaters with assigned seating. Doors typically open about an hour before showtime, and many venues offer dinner-and-show packages or pre-show drinks. Check the individual venue page (linked from each listing above) for parking, transit, accessibility, and food-and-beverage details specific to that room.

Are international tour dates included?

Yes -- the Love Is King tour includes a European leg with stops anticipated in Germany, the U.K., and several Northern European cities later in the year. Specific dates and venues for the European run can be found on the official tour page at gregoryporter.com, and BigStub listings will be updated as additional cities are confirmed.

How much do Gregory Porter tickets cost?

Ticket prices vary by venue, seat location, and demand. Theater and performing-arts hall seats can range from moderate general-admission pricing to higher reserved-row premium tickets. Check the listings above for current pricing on available shows. BigStub orders are shown with no hidden service fees, so the price you see at checkout is the price you pay.

What happens if my show is rescheduled or canceled?

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