Benson Boone’s Wanted Man Tour adds a Jacksonville stop as arena run expands in 2026

A new arena booking for Jacksonville

Pop singer-songwriter Benson Boone has scheduled a Jacksonville date as part of his 2026 “Wanted Man Tour,” an arena-scale run that follows the completion of his prior “American Heart World Tour,” which ended on March 15, 2026. The Jacksonville announcement places the city on a major contemporary pop routing pattern that typically prioritizes larger regional hubs, while also reflecting ongoing demand for arena-capacity live shows in North America.

What the “Wanted Man Tour” represents in Boone’s touring cycle

The “Wanted Man Tour” is positioned as Boone’s next large-format tour after a 2025–2026 cycle tied to his album “American Heart” (2025). That earlier tour spanned arenas and concluded in mid-March 2026, creating a clear handoff into a new touring phase later in 2026. The “Wanted Man” branding also aligns with a track of the same name connected to Boone’s “American Heart” era, signaling continuity rather than a standalone project.

• Tour name: “Wanted Man Tour” (2026)
• Context: follows the “American Heart World Tour,” which concluded March 15, 2026
• Scale: arena routing across major U.S. markets, with additional dates expected to be announced over time

Jacksonville’s venue ecosystem and what it means for routing

Jacksonville’s live-music market presents a distinctive jump in capacity between mid-size amphitheaters and the city’s primary arena. For tours built to play arenas, Jacksonville typically competes for limited calendar space alongside sports, family shows, and other large-format events. A Boone booking therefore hinges on both market demand and venue availability, and it comes as downtown’s arena continues to serve as the city’s principal stop for national tours requiring 10,000-plus capacity.

The Jacksonville date places the city within a national arena itinerary rather than a regional secondary routing.

What audiences can expect from the setlist

While setlists can vary by leg and venue, Boone’s recent tour history indicates that material from the “American Heart” era remains central. “Wanted Man” has appeared frequently in live performance during the broader “American Heart” touring cycle, making it a reasonable expectation for inclusion on dates branded under the same title. Fans should still anticipate night-to-night variation, potential show-specific production changes, and the possibility of additional songs added as the 2026 tour progresses.

Ticketing timeline and planning notes

Large tours of this scale typically roll out staggered presales and general on-sales by market. Buyers should verify exact Jacksonville on-sale timing, venue policies, and any age or entry requirements before purchase, and plan for common arena logistics such as parking arrangements, downtown traffic patterns, and security screening procedures.