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Jefferson Starship - Runaway Again Tour
Jefferson Starship - Runaway Again Tour
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - 7 p.m. ET
Appropriate for: All audiences
Kresge Auditorium
Starting at $38
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 20 at 10 a.m.
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Known for powerful live shows and a legacy stacked with rock favorites, Jefferson Starship brings the Runaway Again Tour to the stage as they celebrate 50 years of music. They’re joined by Atlanta Rhythm Section, Firefall, and Orleans for a night filled with sing-along hits and pure summer nostalgia.
Jefferson Starship is one of the most successful arena rock bands of the '70s and '80s, earning 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 Billboard singles. As they celebrate their 50th anniversary, the band reaches a rare milestone that only a few bands ever achieve.
Founded by Paul Kantner in the '70s, Jefferson Starship was conceived as a collective of musical adventurers contributing to his epic concept albums and eventual catalog of rock classics. When the current lineup came together in 2012, with many members having joined years earlier, Kantner couldn’t have predicted the band would become the road-conquering force they are today.
The five members of Jefferson Starship often describe themselves as both a "family" and a "gang," and this sense of camaraderie shines through in their performances. Over the years, they've played in all 50 U.S. states, five continents, and countless countries. A recent tour of New Zealand was noted as one of the band's favorites, and their live shows continue to offer a non-stop mix of rock hits.
The band’s current lineup includes founding member David Freiberg, drummer Donny Baldwin (who first joined in 1982), keyboardist Chris Smith (who joined in 1998), guitarist Jude Gold (who joined in 2012), and singer/guitarist Cathy Richardson (who joined in 2008 after Kantner saw her perform with Big Brother and the Holding Company).
As Jefferson Starship celebrates its 50th anniversary, the band reflects on the legacy of Paul Kantner, who passed away in 2016. The spirit of exploration and adventure he instilled in the band lives on in their music and performances. As Gold puts it, “To me, that ‘Paul Kantner thing’—getting on a rocket ship and blasting off into the unknown—is the very essence of Jefferson Starship. And that spirit is very much alive in the band today.”
- One premium reserved ticket located in the first 5 rows
- VIP early entry into the venue
- Exclusive Meet & Greet with Jefferson Starship
- Personal photograph with Jefferson Starship
- Collectible tour poster autographed by Jefferson Starship
- Specially designed Jefferson Starship tote bag
- Custom Jefferson Starship challenge coin or pick set
- Official Meet & Greet laminate & lanyard
- Priority merchandise shopping
- One premium reserved ticket located in rows 6-12
- VIP early entry into the venue
- Collectible tour poster autographed by Jefferson Starship
- Specially designed Jefferson Starship tote bag
- Custom Jefferson Starship challenge coin or pick set
- Commemorative VIP laminate & lanyard
- Priority merchandise shopping
