George Strait plays Moody Center May 15-16

George Strait is set to play Austin’s Moody Center on Saturday, May 16, in the second of two added May dates at the arena. Moody Center says the show is part of a four-night 2026 run that also included April 9 and April 11, with the May 15 and May 16 dates added “due to overwhelming demand.” The venue lists Saturday’s event with a 7:30 p.m. showtime, 6:30 p.m. doors and 5:30 p.m. parking. Holler, a country music outlet, published a day-of guide that said fans should expect merchandise sales, an opener and a set built around songs Strait played in Austin in April. ### When does the Moody Center show start on Saturday? Moody Center lists Saturday, May 16, as a 7:30 p.m. show at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive in Austin. The venue says parking opens at 5:30 p.m. Central time and doors open at 6:30 p.m., with all times subject to change. Holler reported that George Strait typically takes the stage between 8:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. at these 2026 Moody Center dates. (moodycenteratx.com) That timing was presented by Holler as an expected start, not an official venue posting. ### Who is opening, and what is listed at the venue? Ashton Naylor is listed by Moody Center for a 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. set on The Stage on Dell Technologies Plaza. (moodycenteratx.com) The venue describes Naylor as a singer-songwriter from San Marcos, Texas. Holler’s event guide named Carter Faith as the opener for the May 15 and May 16 shows. Moody Center’s event page for Saturday, however, prominently lists Ashton Naylor’s plaza set and does not, in the material reviewed, separately post a main-bill support slot. (holler.country) ### Why are these May 15 and May 16 dates on the calendar? Moody Center says the May 15 and May 16 concerts were added after the original April 9 and April 11 shows. (moodycenteratx.com) The venue’s George Strait page says the extra dates were announced because of “overwhelming demand,” with public on-sale beginning Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. Central time. Ticketmaster’s help page also lists four 2026 Moody Center performances for Strait: April 9, April 11, May 15 and May 16. (moodycenteratx.com) Live Nation’s event listing shows Saturday’s Austin concert scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ### What songs are fans expecting to hear? Holler said the likely setlist for the May shows was based on Strait’s April 11 performance at Moody Center. (moodycenteratx.com) The outlet’s preview listed songs including “Heartland,” “Check Yes or No,” “Ocean Front Property,” “Amarillo by Morning,” “Troubadour,” “All My Ex’s Live in Texas,” “Codigo,” “Take Me to Texas” and “The Cowboy Rides Away.” (help.ticketmaster.com) Holler also said fans could expect covers that appeared in the April set, including “Poncho & Lefty,” “Wrapped” and “You Wreck Me.” The outlet described the list as a prediction drawn from the earlier Austin show rather than an official setlist for Saturday night. ### What should fans know before heading to the arena? (holler.country) Moody Center says there will be “significant traffic disruptions” around the arena from May 14 to May 16 because of other events at Mike A. Myers Stadium and elsewhere on the University of Texas campus. The venue says most roads surrounding Moody Center will be closed and warned that standard routes will not be available. (holler.country) Holler reported that early merchandise sales would be available outside the arena from 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The outlet also said Manor Garage was among the affected access points and directed fans to reserve parking through Moody Center’s website. Moody Center’s home page lists George Strait on Saturday, May 16, and The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers on Sunday, May 17, as the venue’s next two headline concerts. (moodycenteratx.com) Saturday ticketing and trip details remain posted on the venue event page. (holler.country)