Posted: December 06, 2025, 5:00 PM | Category: Events Artist Tags: Third Day
Source: The M Collective
One of the most influential bands in Christian music history, the four-time GRAMMY-winning and multi-platinum rock band Third Day will mark the 30-year milestone since the release of its debut album with a once-in-a-lifetime concert on June 18, 2026, at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Taking the stage will be the four original members of Third Day, Mac Powell, Mark Lee, David Carr and Tai Anderson, to perform their career-defining hits that shaped a generation of fans, plus Christian music pioneer and very special guest Michael W. Smith, and beloved chart-topping artist friends Matt Maher, Jon Reddick and Brandon Heath. This monumental live concert celebration will be an unforgettable tribute to a classic era in Christian music.
Exclusively produced by the Awakening Foundation, this special 30th anniversary show takes place exactly 30 years to the date since the group’s self-titled, major-label debut released on June 18, 1996, on Reunion Records. Famously known as the ‘bus record,’ the album features fan-favorite tracks such as “Love Song,” “Blackbird,” “Thief” and “Consuming Fire.” Along with these pivotal songs, the show setlist at Red Rocks will commemorate the immense impact of THIRD DAY’s unparalleled 30 years, pulling from its impressive 31 No. 1 singles across 14 albums.
Lead singer Mac Powell shares, “What a privilege it is to be BACK at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre where we performed the final Third Day show. This venue holds a special place in my heart and the fans there are incredible! As we embark on the 30th Anniversary Tour to honor the release of the Bus album, it feels perfect to celebrate at Red Rocks exactly 30 years to the day since the release of our self-titled album.”
Guitarist Mark Lee adds, “Going all the way back to when we were labelmates on Reunion Records, Michael W. Smith has been a great friend and mentor to us. Collaborating with him on “Agnus Dei” for the Exodus project was a career highlight, and we have so many great memories from the Come Together and Worship Tour. It is such an honor to share the stage with a Christian music icon at one of the most iconic music venues in the world at Red Rocks. This is a show you’re not going to want to miss!”
Leading up to the June anniversary concert night, Third Day recently announced a reunion of the original members for the first time in 11 years for its upcoming 30-city Third Day 30th Anniversary Tour. On sale now, fans all over the country will have a chance to experience an electrifying, can’t-miss live event featuring a bucket-list of crowd favorites from the band’s monumental 30-year catalog. The highly anticipated tour also features GRAMMY-Award winning artist Zach Williams, known for his massive hits including “Chain Breaker” and his “There Was Jesus” duet with Dolly Parton. The Third Day 30th Anniversary Tour kicks off March 19, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fl., at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, with stops in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and wrapping the tour in Third Day’s hometown Atlanta area, at the Gas South Arena on May 10, 2026.
