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Punch Brothers Bring All-Instrumental Tour to Boston’s Shubert Theatre
Grammy-winning quintet to showcase new album "The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers" this November
The Punch Brothers are set to return to the stage this fall, bringing their genre-defying acoustic sound to the historic Boch Center Shubert Theatre on Friday, November 13, 2026. The performance is part of a massive cross-country tour supporting their seventh studio album, The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers.
Presented by the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, the upcoming show marks a significant milestone for the band. The new record is the group’s first all-instrumental release, a bold move that places the technical mastery of mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas at the absolute forefront.
Haas, who joined the quintet in 2023, makes her recording debut with the band on this project. According to founding member Chris Thile, the new dynamic has reinvigorated the group’s creative process.
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"Something about the dichotomy of all the water under the bridge plus a new, brilliant teammate in Brittany," Thile said of the recording process in Vermont. "We all felt like kids in a candy store … so many possibilities and so much energy with which to pursue them."
Formed in 2006, the Punch Brothers have spent two decades pushing the boundaries of the American string band. While they have previously garnered acclaim and a Grammy Award for their vocal-heavy folk and bluegrass works, this tour strips away the lyrics to focus on "stories, impressions, and emotions communicated entirely with strings."
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The album features eight original compositions and three traditional arrangements, including the lead track "New Bike," which is available now.
Tickets for the Boston performance go on sale Friday, May 8, at 10:00 AM. Fans can purchase tickets through the Boch Center Box Office, BochCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.
In keeping with the band's commitment to social impact, Punch Brothers has partnered with PLUS1 to ensure that $1 from every ticket sold goes toward organizations dedicated to equity, access, and dignity for all.
Event Details:
- What: Punch Brothers: The Unsung Adventures Tour
- When: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Where: Boch Center Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA
- Tickets: On sale Friday, May 8, at 10:00 AM via BochCenter.org
