Dave Matthews is set to perform at multiple high-profile events in 2026, including a celebration of his decade-long residency in Riviera Maya with Tim Reynolds, a live broadcast of Farm Aid on CNN featuring acts like Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp, and a gala for the T.J. Martell Foundation where he joined Chris Stapleton and Trey Anastasio in honoring Coran Capshaw. He also made a notable appearance at the Newport Folk Festival 2026, where he danced with Joan Baez.