Hallmark Is Going on Tour! Nikki DeLoach to Host 2 Weeks of Live Shows Alongside Fellow Fan Favorites (Exclusive)
Hallmark Is Going on Tour! Nikki DeLoach to Host 2 Weeks of Live Shows Alongside Fellow Fan Favorites (Exclusive)
Breanne L. HeldmanTue, March 24, 2026 at 12:22 PM UTC
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Nikki DeLoach on the 2025 Hallmark Christmas CruiseCredit: Allister Foster/hallmark -
Hallmark is taking its actors on the road with Hallmark Stars Live, a 10-city tour starting July 22
Nikki DeLoach will host, joined by stars like Ashley Williams, Jonathan Bennett, and Tamera Mowry-Housley on select dates
"[Fans] have welcomed us into their homes for years; now it’s our turn to come to them," DeLoach tells PEOPLE
Hallmark Channel stars may be coming to a city near you.
After two years of cruises and Kansas City-set Christmas Experiences, Hallmark, along with Gershwin Entertainment, is taking its beloved stars on the road this summer. PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that a live stage show, Hallmark Stars Live, will kick off on July 22 and visit 10 cities in two weeks.
Hosted by Nikki DeLoach (A Grand Ole Opry Christmas), each stop will feature a group of actors serving up stories and behind-the-scenes dish on how they create that signature Hallmark movie magic. Among those joining her are Ashley Williams, Jonathan Bennett, Andrew Walker, Kimberley Sustad, Paul Campbell and Tamera Mowry-Housley, with appearances varying by date and location.
"I’ve had the joy of hosting Hallmark’s branded experiences on the high seas and in Kansas City, and each one has reminded me of something profound and true: connection is everything," DeLoach tells PEOPLE. " Now, I’m so blessed to be bringing that magic directly to our fans’ hometowns."
Nikki DeLoach at the Hallmark Christmas ExperienceCredit: Matt Hoover/hallmark
Each 90-minute show, presented by Michaels, will be joyfully unscripted and filled with spontaneous moments. Fans will have the chance to see some of their favorite stars let their real-life personalities shine and ask their own burning questions.
"Hallmark fans are not just an audience; they are the heartbeat behind every story we tell," DeLoach says. "On behalf of our family of touring actors, we can’t wait to meet our incredible fans and share an unforgettable night."
She adds: "They have welcomed us into their homes for years; now it’s our turn to come to them."
Ashley Williams on the Hallmark Christmas CruiseCredit: Allister Foster/hallmark
The ticket presale begins Wednesday, March 25, at 10 am. local time for Hallmark+, Gold Crown Rewards, and Michaels® Rewards members. General public on-sale begins Friday, March 27, at 10 a.m. local time. Visit HallmarkStarsLive.com for details, and see the full list of tour dates below.
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Wednesday, July 22 – Carteret, NJ – Carteret Performing Arts Center
Thursday, July 23 – Woonsocket, RI – Stadium Theatre *General Public On-Sale Only
Friday, July 24 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
Saturday, July 25 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre
Sunday, July 26 – Morristown, NJ – Mayo Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, July 29 – Reading, PA – Santander Performing Arts Center
Thursday, July 30 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
Friday, July 31 – Detroit, MI – Fisher Theatre
Saturday, August 1 – Waukegan, IL – Genesee Theatre
Sunday, August 2 – Omaha, NE – Orpheum Theatre
DeLoach, Walker, Williams, Bennett and Mowry-Housley are expected to appear in the first week of the tour, while DeLoach, Walker, Williams, Sustad and Campbell are expected in the second. Star appearances vary by date and location.
“At Hallmark, we’re always exploring new ways to connect with fans and bring our brand to life, so we’re thrilled to introduce Hallmark Stars Live as our newest immersive experience," Lindsay Roy, Hallmark's SVP of branded experiences, says in a statement. "For everyone who’s asked us to bring the Hallmark joy they love a little closer to home, this tour is for you.”
Jonathan BennettCredit: Allister Foster/hallmark
Todd Gershwin, executive producer and founder of Gershwin Entertainment, adds: “Hallmark movies have created a special bond with viewers who return year after year for the warmth, romance and sense of connection they bring. Hallmark Stars Live is an opportunity to take that connection one step further — bringing the stars that audiences love into the same room for an evening that feels just as warm, funny, and heartfelt as the movies and series themselves.”
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Michaels is the presenting partner for the tour and will host select Hallmark stars at stores in key cities along the way. These appearances will offer fans a meaningful way to connect with the stars and their own creativity in real life.
“There is a beautiful, shared magic between the stories Hallmark tells and the handmade traditions our customers create every year,” Michaels president and chief customer officer Heather Bennett says in a statement. “Bringing the Hallmark Stars Live tour to life this summer is about more than just beating the heat — it’s about giving our community an early, immersive head start on the season they love most.”
Visit HallmarkStarsLive.com for further details on tickets and more.
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