Rock Cellar Magazine &#8211; Jack Johnson: New Song “Hold on to the Light” Streaming Now, ‘Surfilmusic’ Documentary + To

Jack Johnson Surfilmusic Tour (Photo: Tahnei Roy)

Jack Johnson will get back after it in a big way in 2026.

The laid-back surfer-turned-singer/songwriter debuted a new song on Friday, “Hold on to the Light.” It’s a collaboration with Hermanos Gutiérrez and a preview of the soundtrack to SURFILMUSIC — more on that in a bit:

Per its official description, SURFILMUSIC is a documentary chronicling Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician, weaves through the making of his iconic surf films Thicker Than Water (1999) and The September Sessions (2000). These classic films revealed Johnson’s artistic point of view through his lens and guitar, ultimately launching his music career.

The new film celebrates the lifelong friendships and ocean-driven community that shaped Johnson’s path, and features many of the surfers who appeared in the original films, including Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, and the Malloy Brothers. It also captures the shared spirit of exploration and creativity that continues to inspire his music and environmentalism today. Additional SURFILMUSIC documentary and soundtrack details will be announced next year.

The soundtrack for the documentary is the culmination of Johnson’s musical chemistry with Hermanos Gutiérrez, who joined him in the studio with producer Mario Caldato Jr. (Seu Jorge, Beck, Beastie Boys), who also co-produced some of Johnson’s earlier albums.

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This spark led to an original film score developed for SURFILMUSIC, as well, and Hermanos Gutiérrez will also share the stage with Johnson and his band on an extensive 2026 tour.

That tour was also detailed on Friday and is pretty lengthy, with three legs detailed at the outset.

Here are the dates:

With Hermanos Gutiérrez
June 19 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
June 20 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
June 21 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
June 24 – Saratoga, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
June 26 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
June 27 – Philadelphia, PA – Highmark Mann Center
June 28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
June 30 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
July 1 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC
July 3 – Burgettstown, PA – Pavilion at Star Lake
July 4 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
July 5 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
July 7 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
July 8 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
July 10 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
July 11 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
July 12 – Shakopee, MN – Minnesota Quarry Amphitheater

Leg 2 with Lake Street Dive and *G. Love (Tahoe Only)
August 18 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
August 19 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 21 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
August 22 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park
August 23 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
August 25 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
August 26 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater
August 28 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 29 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
August 30 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
September 1 – Riverside, MO – MORTON Amphitheater
September 2 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
September 3 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
September 4 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
September 6 – Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic*

Leg 3 with ^Hermanos Gutiérrez and *G. Love
September 26 – George, WA – The Gorge Amphitheatre^*
September 27 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater*
September 28 – Troutdale, OR – McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater*
September 30–October 1 – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre*
October 3 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl*
October 4 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl*
October 6 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre^
October 9 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre^
October 10– Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl^
October 11– Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl^

Stay tuned for more!