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SURFILMUSIC, a documentary chronicling Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician, weaves through the making of his iconic surf films Thicker Than Water (1999) and The September Sessions (2000). These classic films revealed Johnson’s artistic point of view through his lens and guitar, ultimately launching his music career. The new film celebrates the lifelong friendships and ocean-driven community that shaped Johnson’s path, and features many of the surfers who appeared in the original films, including Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, and the Malloy Brothers. It also captures the shared spirit of exploration and creativity that continues to inspire his music and environmentalism today. Additional SURFILMUSIC documentary and soundtrack details will be announced next year.
For the soundtrack, Hermanos Gutiérrez, longtime admirers of Johnson’s music and surf films, joined him in the studio, where Johnson also reunited with producer Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys, Seu Jorge, Beck), who co-produced several of Johnson’s most beloved albums, including In Between Dreams and Sleep Through the Static. What began as a mutual appreciation quickly turned into a creative connection and friendship, resulting in a beautiful new song, “Hold On To The Light” and an original film score. Their collaboration will extend to the stage next summer and fall, with the brothers opening for Johnson on many of the dates.
Jack Johnson SURFILMUSIC 2026 Tour Dates: With Hermanos Gutiérrez June 19 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion June 20 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center June 21 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center June 24 – Saratoga, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center June 26 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion June 27 – Philadelphia, PA – Highmark Mann Center June 28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater June 30 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre July 1 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC July 3 – Burgettstown, PA – Pavilion at Star Lake July 4 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center July 5 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater July 7 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center July 8 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center July 10 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre July 11 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island July 12 – Shakopee, MN – Minnesota Quarry Amphitheater
Leg 2 with Lake Street Dive and *G. Love (Tahoe Only) August 18 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre August 19 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre August 21 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre August 22 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park August 23 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion August 25 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater August 26 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater August 28 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion August 29 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater August 30 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion September 1 – Riverside, MO – MORTON Amphitheater September 2 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre September 3 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre September 4 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre September 6 – Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic*
Leg 3 with ^Hermanos Gutiérrez and *G. Love September 26 – George, WA – The Gorge Amphitheatre^* September 27 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater* September 28 – Troutdale, OR – McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater* September 30–October 1 – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre* October 3 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl* October 4 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl* October 6 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre^ October 9 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre^ October 10– Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl^ October 11– Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl^
