Officially running it back. Back in May, Kenny Chesney made history as the first country artist in history to perform at Sphere, the $2.3 billion venue and technical marvel, in Las Vegas. Joining the likes of Eagles, Dead and Company, U2, Backstreet Boys, No Doubt, Anyma and film director, Darren Aronofsky, as the select few to headline the venue, the “Summertime” singer performed 15 sold-out shows throughout his first residency this year. Of course, this led to a visual experience quite unlike anything you’ve ever seen, and Chesney took full advantage of it. Creating some mind-blowing visuals, he and his team left absolutely nothing off the table, leaning heavily into his patented beach aesthetic and even incorporating his love of football into the mix with shots from Neyland Stadium, home of the Tennessee Volunteers. Undoubtedly, Chesney’s first residency at Sphere was nothing short of a success, and he made it known that he’d be back sooner than later, telling fans he’d see them next summer. “I got a little carried away. But after all the guests, all the songs we hadn’t planned on, all the people who came from all over, I just didn’t want to keep it a secret. I knew we were coming back, and if No Shoes Nation had half as much fun as we did, I wanted them to know we’d see them right here next summer. What could be better?” Taking to Instagram last Friday, the Country Music Hall of Famer added more fuel to the fire and posted a video of the Sphere sporting his No Shoes Nation logo across the outside of the venue before transitioning to a graphic of Chesney’s silhouette with #Summertime2026 across it. The caption would tell fans to prepare themselves, reading: “#IGoBack2026 … It’s time to get ready, No Shoes Nation.” And just two days after being officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame alongside June Carter Cash and Tony Brown, Chesney has officially announced he’s headed back to the Sphere next summer in his second residency titled, I Go Back 2026, with five shows beginning on Friday, June 19, and wrapping up on Saturday, June 27. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kenny Chesney (@kennychesney) Reflecting on his time at Sphere last year, Chesney gushed about the magic present at the venue. He’d also note how he and his team are currently working on updating visuals for songs present on last year’s set while simultaneously adding a few new ones that “deserved this 4-d treatment.” “It’s finally time to make it a REALITY. My first summer at Sphere was so special. Watching you guys experience the magic gave me so many ideas — reworking some songs from last year and adding a few that deserved this 4-D treatment. There are a lot of ways to play this venue, but I’m pretty sure nobody’s had more fun or brought more joy than No Shoes Nation. If you missed it, come on! And if you were there, come live it again — because this isn’t something you get to do every year.” All presales start this Friday, October 24, with premium members of Chesney’s fan club, No Shoes Nation, receiving access first at 10 a.m. PT. General on sale for the public will begin next Friday, October 31st, at 10 a.m. PT. Additionally, VIP Hotel & Ticket packages, presented by Vibee, are on sale now, featuring a two-night stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and/or Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, depending on the package. I Go Back 2026 Dates Friday, June 19 Saturday, June 20 Wednesday, June 24 Friday, June 26 Saturday, June 27The post Kenny Chesney Officially Announces 2026 Las Vegas Sphere Residency first appeared on Whiskey Riff.