Eric Clapton’s 2025 US Tour: Dates, Tickets, Band Lineup, and What to Expect
Quick Take
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Seven U.S. appearances in September: a Columbus benefit on Sept 5, then six arena dates from Sept 8–20.
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Support: The Wallflowers on all arena shows.
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Ticket range today: roughly $86–$396 depending on market and demand.
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Band lineup (core): Nathan East, Doyle Bramhall II, Sonny Emory, Tim Carmon, Chris Stainton, Sharon White, Katie Kissoon.
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NYC milestone: first New York City performance since 2022.
Full 2025 U.S. Schedule
| Date | City | Venue | Notes |
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| Fri, Sept 5 | Columbus, OH | Mershon Auditorium | “An Evening with Eric Clapton” benefit; opens the U.S. run |
| Mon, Sept 8 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena | Arena leg begins; The Wallflowers supporting |
| Thu, Sept 11 | Cleveland, OH | Rocket Arena | Official ticketing partner listed as SeatGeek for this stop |
| Sat, Sept 13 | Philadelphia, PA | Xfinity Mobile Arena | New building name (formerly Wells Fargo Center) |
| Tue, Sept 16 | Boston, MA | TD Garden | Limited-run East Coast swing continues |
| Fri, Sept 19 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden | First NYC show since 2022 |
| Sat, Sept 20 | Uncasville, CT | Mohegan Sun Arena | Tour finale |
Dates and venues subject to change; consult official listings for latest status and availability.
Ticket Prices & How to Buy
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Current price range across markets is commonly ~$86–$396 before fees on primary or verified-resale outlets.
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Several stops have low inventory or are sold out on primaries; expect dynamic pricing on verified resale.
Who’s on Stage
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Eric Clapton — guitar, vocals
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Doyle Bramhall II — guitar, vocals
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Chris Stainton — piano/keyboards
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Tim Carmon — Hammond/keyboards
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Nathan East — bass, vocals
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Sonny Emory — drums
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Sharon White & Katie Kissoon — backing vocals
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Special Guest: The Wallflowers on the arena dates (from Nashville onward).
What to Expect Musically
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Mixed acoustic/electric sets drawing on blues standards and solo hits—expect anchors like “Layla,” “Cocaine,” “Tears in Heaven,” and “Sunshine of Your Love.”
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Select inclusions from Meanwhile (2024) alongside career-spanning material and classic blues covers.
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Given the limited run and prestige venues, anticipate tight runtimes, refined arrangements, and premium FOH mixes emphasizing Clapton’s guitar phrasing.
FAQ
How many U.S. dates are there?
Seven total: one Columbus benefit plus six arena shows.
Who’s the opener?
The Wallflowers support all arena dates (Nashville through Uncasville).
What’s the ticket price range right now?
Roughly $86–$396, varying by city, section, and inventory.
Is this tied to a recent album?
Yes—Clapton’s 2024 studio album Meanwhile.
When is the New York City show?
Friday, Sept 19 at Madison Square Garden.
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