Hallmark Stars Live 2026: Every Tour Date, City, and How to Get Tickets Before They Sell Out
The first-ever Hallmark fan tour hits 10 cities this summer. Here is everything you need to know before tickets go on sale.
Hallmark is taking its stars off the screen and putting them on stage. The network just announced Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels, a brand-new live tour running July 22 through August 2 that gives fans 90 unscripted minutes with some of the most familiar faces in Hallmark movies.
The tour will be hosted by Nikki DeLoach and will feature Andrew Walker, Ashley Williams, Jonathan Bennett, Kimberley Sustad, Paul Campbell, and Tamera Mowry-Housley across 10 cities. Star lineups will vary by date and location, so checking HallmarkStarsLive.com for your specific show is worth doing before you buy.
What is Hallmark Stars Live?
Hallmark Stars Live is the network’s first-ever live fan tour, running July 22 through August 2, 2026. Presented by Michaels, the show gives fans 90 unscripted minutes with some of the most familiar faces from Hallmark movies. Hosted by Nikki DeLoach, the tour makes 10 stops across the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and Midwest.
Expect behind-the-scenes stories from movie sets, a live Q&A, and candid moments that do not happen when the cameras are rolling. Hallmark says no two shows will be the same.
Hallmark Stars Live 2026 Tour Dates and Cities
- Wednesday, July 22 – Carteret, NJ – Carteret Performing Arts Center
- Thursday, July 23 – Woonsocket, RI – Stadium Theatre
- Friday, July 24 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
- Saturday, July 25 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre
- Sunday, July 26 – Morristown, NJ – Mayo Performing Arts Center
- Wednesday, July 29 – Reading, PA – Santander Performing Arts Center
- Thursday, July 30 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
- Friday, July 31 – Detroit, MI – Fisher Theatre
- Saturday, August 1 – Waukegan, IL – Genesee Theatre
- Sunday, August 2 – Omaha, NE – Orpheum Theatre
Hallmark Stars Live Cast: Who Will Be There?
Star appearances vary by date and city. The confirmed cast across the full tour includes Nikki DeLoach (host), Andrew Walker, Ashley Williams, Jonathan Bennett, Kimberley Sustad, Paul Campbell, and Tamera Mowry-Housley. Visit HallmarkStarsLive.com for the specific lineup at your city before buying tickets.
How to Get Hallmark Stars Live Presale Tickets
Hallmark Stars Live presale tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 25 at 10am local time. Presale access is available to Hallmark+ members, Gold Crown Rewards members, and Michaels Rewards members.
General public on-sale begins Friday, March 27 at 10am local time at HallmarkStarsLive.com.
Hallmark Stars Live by City: What to Know Before You Go
Hallmark Stars Live in Carteret, NJ (July 22)
The Carteret Performing Arts Center is a newer venue that opened in 2021 and seats up to 1,600. It sits just off Exit 12 of the New Jersey Turnpike Hallmark Stars Live with on-site parking available as a ticket add-on, making it one of the easier venues on the tour to get to from New York City.
Hallmark Stars Live in Woonsocket, RI (July 23)
The Stadium Theatre was built in 1926 and is one of the few remaining examples of a majestic Vaudeville-era theater still in operation today. Facebook It seats around 1,100 and has a reputation as a warm, intimate venue. Note: this date is general public on-sale only, with no presale.
Hallmark Stars Live in New Haven, CT (July 24)
College Street Music Hall sits in the heart of downtown at 238 College Street, steps from the New Haven Green and the Yale campus. Vivid Seats The venue holds up to 2,000 patrons Bandsintown with flexible floor and balcony configurations depending on the show setup.
Hallmark Stars Live in Albany, NY (July 25)
The Palace Theatre is a historic Albany landmark dating back to 1931, with a capacity of around 2,800. It is one of the largest venues on the tour, which could mean more ticket availability, but also worth booking early.
Hallmark Stars Live in Morristown, NJ (July 26)
The Mayo Performing Arts Center is a beloved 1,300-seat venue in downtown Morristown with easy access from New York and northern New Jersey. It frequently sells out for touring events.
Hallmark Stars Live in Reading, PA (July 29)
The Santander Performing Arts Center is a mid-sized theater in downtown Reading that seats around 1,800. It serves fans across eastern Pennsylvania and is a reasonable drive from Philadelphia.
Hallmark Stars Live in Northfield, OH (July 30)
MGM Northfield Park brings together an entertainment complex setting with the show, which makes it a slightly different experience from the traditional theater stops. It serves the greater Cleveland area.
Hallmark Stars Live in Detroit, MI (July 31)
The Fisher Theatre is one of Detroit’s crown jewels, a stunning art deco venue inside the Fisher Building that seats around 2,000. It is one of the most atmospheric stops on the entire tour.
Hallmark Stars Live in Waukegan, IL (August 1)
The Genesee Theatre is a beautifully restored 1927 venue in Waukegan, north of Chicago, with a capacity of around 2,300. It draws fans from across the Chicago metro area.
Hallmark Stars Live in Omaha, NE (August 2)
The Orpheum Theatre closes out the tour in style. The ornate 1927 venue seats around 2,600 and serves as the hub for performing arts in Omaha and the surrounding region.
One more thing!
Presenting partner Michaels will host select cast members at store locations in cities along the tour route. Details on which stars, which stores, and whether those appearances are free and open to the public have not been confirmed yet. We will update this post when they are.
The tour lands right in the middle of Hallmark’s annual Christmas in July window, which makes summer 2026 a bigger moment for Hallmark fans than usual.
We will continue updating this post as star lineups per city are confirmed.
Other Hallmark Fan Experiences
We’re Your New Hallmark Besties
Hey there! We’re Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan’s a longtime Hallmark movie fan, while Wendy – well, she used to be a Hallmark hater. Now, we’ve teamed up to share our (often very different!) takes on these films. Get ready for some lively, fun-filled conversations!
Check out the library of Hallmark movies we’ve reviewed!
