Get your popcorn ready.
Today, it’s hard to point to anything that Eric Church has yet to do. Beyond the countless number of awards and nominations for the music we all love, the “Springsteen” singer has his hands in all sorts of endeavors, ranging from ownership of his Nashville bar, Chiefs, part-ownership of the Charlotte Hornets, his own line of bourbon, Whiskey JYPSI, and continued humanitarian efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Despite so many accomplishments both on and off the stage, there’s one thing that Church has yet to deliver to fans in any capacity: a full concert experience recorded, mixed and directed in full movie quality. That, however, is about to change.
Minutes ago, Church announced that he’s teaming up with IMAX in a first-ever partnership among IMAX, MCA, Mercury Studios and Q Prime South to deliver an exclusive two-night concert experience to select movie theaters in the U.S. and Canada on Friday, February 13, 2026, and Saturday, February 14, 2026, titled Eric Church: Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive.
In case you’re unfamiliar with what exactly IMAX is, it’s one of the leading movie-watching formats both here in the U.S. and worldwide. With larger, curved screens, an expanded aspect ratio, higher quality digital mastering of images and better sound systems, IMAX aims for a more immersive experience compared to your standard theater
As for Eric Church: Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive itself*,* it will capture both of the North Carolina native’s sold-out nights at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tennessee back in May, complete with all the offerings from the Free The Machine Tour such as his six-piece backing band and his newly added horn, string and choir section.
Discussing why he chose the two nights at The Pinnacle for the exclusive IMAX event, Church said that it was one of the most memorable sets of shows he’s ever played in his career.
“I’ve played a lot of shows. I’ve never had two nights like these where the room felt literally transported. We went to a different plane, musically, artistically, emotionally. It was unforgettable and I’ll remember it the rest of my days.”
Directing the experience is none other than long-time collaborator, Reid Long, who directed past Church music videos such as “Some Of It,” “Mr. Misunderstood,” “Record Year” and “Round Here Buzz” along with other videos from Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde and more. Known for his history of music videos, this will mark the first time Long has directed a full-length concert feature.
If there’s one thing that cannot be denied about Eric Church, it’s his live shows. Undeniably one of the greatest performers of our generation, he’s set himself head and shoulders above his contemporaries time and time again throughout the years through his raw passion, high energy and masterful storytelling at each and every show.
If you’re a huge fan of Church (and especially if he isn’t visiting your city on the Free The Machine Tour), buy your ticket, get your popcorn ready and prepare yourself for a once-in-a-lifetime theater-going experience.
Tickets have yet to go on sale. However, you can sign up to be notified when they become available on IMAX’s website now.
“Evangeline”
Free The Machine Tour Dates
Oct. 2 || Detroit, Mich. || Little Caesars Arena || Marcus King Band
Oct. 3 || Lexington, Ky. || Rupp Arena || Marcus King Band
Oct. 9 || Indianapolis, Ind. || Gainbridge Fieldhouse || Marcus King Band
Oct. 10 || Grand Rapids, Mich. || Van Andel Arena || Marcus King Band
Oct. 11 || Cleveland, Ohio || Rocket Arena || Marcus King Band
Oct. 23 || Salt Lake City, Utah || Delta Center || Charles Wesley Godwin
Oct. 24 || Boise, Idaho || ExtraMile Arena || Charles Wesley Godwin
Oct. 25 || Spokane, Wash. || Spokane Arena || Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 6 || Vancouver, B.C. || Rogers Arena || Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 7 || Portland, Ore. || Moda Center || Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 8 || Seattle, Wash. || Climate Pledge Arena || Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 13 || Sacramento, Calif. || Golden 1 Center || Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 14 || Fresno, Calif. || SaveMart Center || Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 15 || Inglewood, Calif. || Intuit Dome || Charles Wesley Godwin