Gillian Welch & David Rawlings at Fox Theater Oakland

Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings will perform at Fox Theater in Oakland, California on Friday, April 17th, 2026. Doors will open at 7:00 pm before the performance begins at 8:00 pm. This special appearance forms part of the Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning tour, where you'll hear the celebrated duo perform the Grateful Dead's Acoustic Reckoning album. The tour travels to in several cities including Port Chester NY, New Orleans LA and features two consecutive Oakland shows on April 17th and 18th. 

Gillian Welch

Gillian Welch performs her traditional songs which include "Orphan Girl" and "Look at Miss Ohio" and "Revelator" and "I Want to Sing That Rock and Roll". You'll feel the brute emotion as these hits ring through the speakers. Welch received her Grammy Award for Best Folk Album in 2025 after releasing "Woodland", becoming her second Grammy victory following her 2021 win for "All the Good Times". She received multiple Grammy nominations after her time as a Berklee College of Music graduate and New York City native. 

David Rawlings

The 1935 Epiphone Olympic archtop guitar played by David Rawlings will mesmerize you with "Cumberland Gap" and "Airplane" with David Rawlings Machine and his duet work on "Revelator". You will witness the deep professional bond between Rawlings and Welch which developed through their many years of working together. Rawlings originates from North Smithfield in Rhode Island where he meets Welch to celebrate their Grammy wins through "Woodland" (2025) and "All the Good Times" (2021). 

Fox Theater Information

The Fox Theater stands as an amazing venue which you will visit at 1807 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, California 94612. The 1928 building which started as a cinema theater received complete restoration work in 2009 to install a modern Meyer sound system which provides unique acoustic capabilities for your audio enjoyment. The venue provides excellent seating options which span across the Orchestra and Mezzanine and Balcony areas. The entertainment venue serves food at every show, including The Den, plus various bars for refreshments. You can reach Fox Theater through their direct phone number at +1 510-302-2250 to obtain more information.

Parking Information

The Fox Theater provides visitors with parking access through its various parking facilities. The Franklin Plaza Garage features a budget-friendly flat rate after 5:00 pm on weekdays and various other partnered lots operate in the immediate area. The location provides street parking access which allows you to start your evening without any problems when you arrive.

Ticket Information

Tickets begin at $108 for this well known show. You can purchase your tickets through two trustworthy channels which include TicketSqueeze.com or by visiting the Fox Theater box office directly. You should purchase your tickets now through the "buy tickets" link to experience this outstanding Grateful Dead acoustic artistry show.