Eric Church Takes ‘Evangeline vs. The Machine’ To The Big Screen With Exclusive IMAX Concert Film

Eric Church is taking his Evangeline vs. The Machine era to a whole new level. In a first-ever partnership among IMAX, MCA, Mercury Studios and Q Prime South, Church is offering an exclusive theatrical experience that will bring his celebrated 2025 album, along with reimagined fan favorites, to life like never before.

Set to premiere exclusively in IMAX theatres across the U.S. and Canada on Friday, February 13, 2026, Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive will give fans the chance to experience Eric Church’s music with IMAX’s groundbreaking 12-channel sound and unmatched cinematic scale. 

“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,” Church reflects. “It was unforgettable and I’ll remember it the rest of my days.”

The limited release captures Church performing his eighth studio album front-to-back before diving into some of his most cherished hits, including “Desperate Man,” “Give Me Back My Hometown,” “Sinners Like Me,” “Mistress Named Music,” and, of course, “Springsteen.”

Filmed over two nights at The Pinnacle in Nashville, the film showcases a powerhouse lineup of musicians including a six-piece band, four-piece horn and string sections, an eight-member choir, and longtime vocalist Joanna Cotton. This element of the show further amplifies the music fans know and love.

Directed by Reid Long and Executive Produced by Barak Moffitt, Andrea Dunn, Mike Harris, Rob Femia and John Peets, Church is represented by WME, Q Prime South and MCA Nashville. 

A list of participating theaters and ticketing information will be available soon at Imax.Com/EricChurch.

Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive Performers:

Eric Church, Lead Vocals and Guitar
Joanna Cotten, Vocals
Lee Hendricks, Bass
Craig Wright, Drums
Jeff Cease, SR Guitar
Jeff Hyde, Utility/BGV
Driver Williams, SL Guitar
John Henry Trinko, Keys

April Rucker, Choir Lead Alto
Maureen Murphy, Soprano
Amanda Broadway, Soprano
Devonne Fowlkes Alto
Samson White, Tenor
Armand Hutton, Bass
Gregory Breal Jr., Bass
Moiba Mustafa, Tenor

Roy Agee, Trombone
Evan Cobb, Saxophone
Michelle McClary, French Horn
Jeffrey Bailey, Trumpet

Eleonore Denig, Violin
Patrick Monnius, Viola
Kaitlyn Raitz, Cello
Kristin Weber, Violin

Last month, Eric Church announced that he would be expanding the Free The Machine Tour into 2026 with 24 brand-new stops. Next year’s run will kick off January 22 and 23 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. and continue through the spring with his final date set to take place on April 11 in Tampa, Fla. at the Benchmark International Arena.

Along the way, he will bring his show to venues all across the nation, including stops in Nebraska, Minnesota, Canada, Texas, New York, South Carolina, North Carolina and more.

The 10-time GRAMMY nominee will be joined by guests Kashus Culpepper, Caylee Hammack, Ella Langley, Ashley McBryde, Stephen Wilson Jr. and 49 Winchester, all serving as special guests on select dates of the 2026 tour.