The Raconteurs reunite for Jack White’s Nashville show

NASHVILLE, THE REPUBLIK (HONOLULU, HAWAII), MEXICO CITY, HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM, 11 OCTOBER 2026 —

Jack White’s Raconteurs Reunite on Nashville Stage After Seven-Year Hiatus, Signaling Potential Revival of Iconic Rock Act

The appearance at The Truth, a newly opened 4,400-capacity venue in Nashville, comes as White balances his solo career with occasional reunions of his former bands, raising speculation about the future of the Raconteurs. The setlist included fan favorites from their 2006 debut Broken Boy Soldier and 2008’s Consolers of the Lonely, suggesting a possible return to full-scale touring.

The Raconteurs—comprising White, guitarist Brendan Benson, bassist Jack Lawrence, and drummer Patrick Keeler—opened with their 2006 hit "Steady, As She Goes" before performing "Hands," "Level," and "Broken Boy Soldier." They closed with "Carolina Drama" from Consolers of the Lonely, a track that remains a staple of their live repertoire.

The reunion was teased on social media ahead of the show, with White posting on Instagram to encourage Raconteurs fans in attendance, hinting at a "little surprise."

This was not the first time White has brought the Raconteurs back for a live appearance. In April 2019, they reunited at a celebration of Third Man Records’ 10th anniversary in Nashville, ending an eight-year hiatus. That performance led to an extensive 2019 tour in support of their third album, Help Us Stranger, released in June 2019—an 11-year gap since their previous studio work.

The tour included high-profile stops, such as a Mexico City show where Julian Casablancas of The Strokes joined them for a cover of "The Modern Age."

The Raconteurs’ last full live performance before this reunion was on December 13, 2019, at The Republik in Honolulu, Hawaii, capping off their Help Us Stranger tour. Critics, including NME, praised the album, awarding it four stars and calling it a "smooth and pleasurable drive," though they noted the lengthy gap between releases. The review concluded: "It’s a full-bodied album and a journey—one we hope doesn’t take them another decade to make again."

White, meanwhile, has remained active with his solo career, releasing his seventh studio album, Frozen Charlotte, in July 2026. The album received a three-and-a-half-star review from NME, which described it as "good fun" and noted its live appeal. His recent tour has featured special guests, including The Strokes’ Nick Valensi, who performed with him at the Hollywood Palladium last month.

The Raconteurs’ reunion at The Truth follows a pattern of White occasionally reviving his past projects while maintaining his solo output. Whether this marks the beginning of a new Raconteurs album or tour remains unclear, but the performance suggests renewed interest in the band’s legacy. Fans and industry observers will be watching closely for further announcements.

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