Jack Johnson Announces 43-Date North American Tour and New Documentary ‘SURFILMUSIC’

Key facts

• Jack Johnson announces the SURFILMUSIC Tour, a 43-date North American tour beginning June 2026.
• New single “Hold On To The Light” featuring Hermanos Gutiérrez released November 7, 2025.
• Documentary SURFILMUSIC premieres at SXSW on March 13, 2026, and screens in Hawaii May 14-15, 2026.
• Tour includes stops at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Hollywood Bowl, and The Gorge Amphitheatre.
• Hermanos Gutiérrez, Lake Street Dive, and G. Love will open selected dates.
• All net proceeds from Platinum and Premium tickets go to non-profits via the Johnson ʻOhana Foundation.
• $2 from every ticket benefits environmental initiatives: $1 to REVERB’s Climate Project Portfolio and $1 to All At Once partners.
• Australian tour dates in November 2026 feature special guests Ben Harper and John Butler.

A Return to the Road and a New Creative Chapter

Jack Johnson is staging his most ambitious tour in years, a 43-date North American trek that will launch in the summer of 2026 and stretch into the fall. The SURFILMUSIC Tour marks his first full-scale road trip since 2022, and it arrives alongside a new single, a forthcoming documentary, and a companion soundtrack. The tour will take Johnson and his band to some of the continent’s most celebrated outdoor venues, from the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles to the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington state. The itinerary also includes stops at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland, Blossom Music Center in Ohio, and two nights at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley. Hermanos Gutiérrez, the instrumental duo whose guitar work has drawn comparisons to Ennio Morricone, will open many of the dates. Lake Street Dive and longtime friend G. Love will also appear as support on select shows.

New Music and a Documentary Tracing Two Decades of Surf, Film, and Song

On November 7, Johnson released “Hold On To The Light,” a collaboration with Hermanos Gutiérrez that offers the first taste of the SURFILMUSIC soundtrack. The song is available on all streaming platforms. The documentary SURFILMUSIC, which premieres at SXSW on March 13, 2026, traces Johnson’s evolution from a young surfer making films with friends to a globally successful musician. It weaves together the making of his early surf films Thicker Than Water (1999) and The September Sessions (2000), both of which he shot on 16mm film in his early twenties. The film features surf icons Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, and the Malloy Brothers, and captures the ocean-driven community that shaped Johnson’s path. The soundtrack, a double album due May 15 via Brushfire Records, includes the original score by Johnson and Hermanos Gutiérrez alongside remastered selections from those early films.

Sustainability at the Core of the Tour’s Operations

Johnson has long been a pioneer in environmentally conscious touring, and the SURFILMUSIC Tour continues that commitment. In partnership with REVERB, the tour will work to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices at every stop. A hallmark of Johnson’s tours, the Village Green will feature local and national non-profit partners focused on environmental stewardship, plastic-free initiatives, and sustainable food systems. Fans will have opportunities to engage with these causes directly at each show. Financially, the tour is structured to generate direct environmental benefits: $2 from every ticket sold will be split between REVERB’s Climate Project Portfolio and All At Once non-profit partners working on community-based environmental projects. Additionally, all net proceeds from Platinum and Premium ticketing programs will go to local non-profits through the Johnson ʻOhana Foundation.

A Rare Australian Tour with Ben Harper and John Butler

Johnson will also bring the SURFILMUSIC Tour to Australia in November 2026, marking his first visit to the country in several years. For this leg, he will be joined by Ben Harper and John Butler, who will perform solo and acoustic sets — a three-act lineup that Johnson described as a long-held ambition. “Over the years, we’ve gotten to do some shows together and I’ve always wanted to do more music with John, so I’m excited to get to go and do a proper tour together,” Johnson said from his home in Hawaii. “Ben and I have toured so much together over the years; the very first time I came to Australia was with Ben.” The Australian tour opens at Brisbane’s Riverstage on November 7, then moves to Perth’s Kings Park on November 10, Sydney’s The Domain on November 14, and concludes at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl on November 17. Johnson noted that the schedule allows time for surfing between shows, a luxury he values. “The nice thing about Australia is you can surf during the day and then do the show at night,” he said.

Ticket Sales and Presale Details

Fans can register for the Jack Johnson presale at jackjohnsonmusic.com through November 9, 2025. The presale begins on Monday, November 10 at 10 a.m. PT and runs through the week, leading up to the general on-sale on Friday, November 14 at 10 a.m. PT. Citi is the official card of the SURFILMUSIC tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets starting November 10 at 12 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. Additional presales will run throughout the week. For the Australian tour, the artist presale begins Wednesday, May 7 at 12 p.m., followed by a Mastercard presale on Thursday, May 8, and a Live Nation presale on Monday, May 11. General public tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 12 at 2 p.m.

A Career Spanning 25 Million Albums and a Legacy of Environmental Activism

Johnson has released eight solo studio albums, two live albums, and a remix album, selling more than 25 million copies worldwide. His catalogue includes classics like In Between Dreams and Sleep Through the Static, both co-produced by Mario Caldato Jr., who reunites with Johnson on the SURFILMUSIC soundtrack. The documentary and tour represent a full-circle moment for an artist whose career began with homemade surf films. Thicker Than Water and The September Sessions have been meticulously remastered in 4K from the original 16mm prints and are now available for rent or purchase. In celebration of Record Store Day on April 18, Johnson and Hermanos Gutiérrez will release a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl of “Hold On To The Light,” with only 1,000 copies available worldwide. It will be the only physical release of the single.

What Lies Ahead for Johnson’s Multifaceted Project

With the SURFILMUSIC documentary set to premiere in March 2026 and the soundtrack arriving in May, Johnson is entering one of the most creatively productive periods of his career. The tour, spanning North America and Australia, will keep him on the road for much of the year. The integration of music, film, and environmental advocacy is not new for Johnson, but the scale of this project is unprecedented. The documentary, which features the surfers who inspired his early work, and the tour’s sustainability initiatives, which channel millions of dollars into environmental causes, together form a cohesive statement about the interconnectedness of art, community, and the natural world. For fans, the coming year offers multiple entry points into Johnson’s world: a new song, a film, a soundtrack, and live shows that promise to be among the most meaningful of his career.

The bottom line

• Jack Johnson’s SURFILMUSIC Tour includes 43 North American dates and a separate Australian leg with Ben Harper and John Butler.
• The documentary SURFILMUSIC premieres at SXSW on March 13, 2026, and screens in Hawaii in May.
• New single “Hold On To The Light” with Hermanos Gutiérrez is out now; a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl will be released for Record Store Day.
• The tour incorporates extensive sustainability measures, including $2 per ticket for environmental projects and net proceeds from premium tickets going to local non-profits.
• Johnson’s early surf films Thicker Than Water and The September Sessions have been remastered in 4K and are available for streaming.
• The SURFILMUSIC soundtrack, featuring original score and remastered tracks, releases May 15, 2026.