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Luke Combs brings his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour to Notre Dame Stadium tonight. The country superstar will take the stage at 9 PM local time with Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington, and Thelma & James as openers. This massive 77,000-capacity venue marks one of the most anticipated concert events of April 2026.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Event Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 5:20 PM with doors opening at 5:00 PM
- Location: Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, capacity 77,000 fans
- Main Act Start Time: Luke Combs typically takes the stage around 9:00 PM ET
- Ticket Status: Final tickets still available on Ticketmaster and SeatGeek
The Biggest Country Tour Event of Spring 2026
Luke Combs kicked off his My Kinda Saturday Night World Tour on March 21 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, drawing an impressive 70,921 fans. Tonight’s Notre Dame Stadium show represents the third stop on this massive North American leg of the tour. The tour runs through June 2026 before heading to Europe, with dates scheduled through August 2 at Wembley Stadium in London.
This is Luke’s first time performing at Notre Dame Stadium, making tonight truly historic for South Bend. The venue has hosted only four other concerts since 2018, making this event exceptionally rare.
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A Star-Studded Opening Lineup Will Heat Up the Stage
Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington, and Thelma & James will take turns warming up the crowd before Luke Combs arrives. The first opener, Thelma & James, hits the stage at 5:20 PM sharp. Each act brings its own energy and fanbase, turning tonight’s show into more of a mini-festival than a standard concert experience.
| Opener | Specialty |
| Dierks Bentley | Multi-platinum country star, multiple Grammy nominations |
| Ty Myers | Rising country artist and songwriter |
| Jake Worthington | Country vocalist gaining major momentum |
| Thelma & James | Emerging country duo with passionate fanbase |
“The lineup that will hit stadiums across North America and Europe is slated to kick off on March 21 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, followed by six continents and 8 countries throughout the massive world tour.”
— Billboard, Tour Announcement
What to Expect from Luke’s Setlist Tonight
Based on recent performances at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on April 11, Luke Combs will deliver a 24-song setlist featuring all his biggest hits. He opens every show with My Kinda Saturday Night, the track that inspired the entire tour name. Expect unmatched energy as he tears through Beer Never Broke My Heart, Hurricane, Beautiful Crazy, and Where the Wild Things Are.
New material from his album The Way I Am will dominate the second half of his set, with tracks like Rethink Some Things, Be By You, and Back in the Saddle. Fan-favorite cover Fast Car (originally by Tracy Chapman) always closes the main set before encores. The two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year performs in the round from a circular stage, ensuring every seat gets an unobstructed view.
Parking, Merchandise, and Fan Essentials for Tonight
Parking passes for nearby Notre Dame locations are available through ParkMobile. Tour merchandise booths open at 12 PM today at Gate B, North Library Lawn, and additional Gate B location. The iconic Columbia PFG performance shirt that Luke Combs wears at every show sells for $75, plus new tour tees, hoodies, and caps celebrating The Way I Am album.
A strict bag policy is in effect at Notre Dame Stadium, so review the official guidelines before arriving. Doors open at 5 PM, giving fans three hours before Luke takes the stage around 9 PM. Expect the show to finish around 11 PM, though times remain subject to change.
Why Luke Combs’ Notre Dame Show Marks an Incredible Milestone for Country Music
With TIME Magazine recently naming Luke Combs as the only country artist on its 100 Most Influential People of 2026 list, tonight’s show proves his dominance extends far beyond music. He’s in rare company as one of the most sought-after live performers in modern country music. Will this Notre Dame show set a new standard for stadium concerts in 2026?
