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Paul Simon Announce 2026 Tour

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Paul Simon has announced a full slate of 2026 tour dates, extending his acclaimed A Quiet Celebration tour into both Europe and North America. The new run follows his return to live performance after stepping away from touring in recent years due to hearing issues.

The 2026 shows continue the same format introduced during the tour’s earlier legs. Each night opens with a complete performance of Simon’s 2023 album Seven Psalms, followed by a second set drawing from across his solo catalog and his work with Simon and Garfunkel.

European Tour Dates 2026

April

  • April 9 to 12 – Prague, Czech Republic

  • April 15 to 16 – Berlin, Germany

  • April 18 to 19 – Copenhagen, Denmark

  • April 22 to 25 – Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • April 27 to 28 – Brussels, Belgium

May

  • May 4 – Paris, France

  • May 7 – Liverpool, United Kingdom

  • May 9 to 10 – Glasgow, United Kingdom

  • May 13 – London, United Kingdom

North American Tour Dates 2026

June

  • June 4 – Palo Alto, CA, Frost Amphitheater

  • June 7 – Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood Bowl

  • June 9 – San Diego, CA, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

  • June 12 – Morrison, CO, Red Rocks Amphitheatre

  • June 13 – Morrison, CO, Red Rocks Amphitheatre

  • June 16 – Kansas City, MO, Starlight Theatre

  • June 18 – Cincinnati, OH, PNC Pavilion

  • June 20 – Rochester Hills, MI, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre

  • June 23 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Blossom Music Center

  • June 25 – Toronto, ON, RBC Echo Beach

  • June 27 – Lenox, MA, Tanglewood

  • June 30 – Gilford, NH, BankNH Pavilion

July

  • July 3 – Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

  • July 5 – Philadelphia, PA, The Mann Center

  • July 8 – Queens, NY, Forest Hills Stadium

  • July 11 – Raleigh, NC, Coastal Credit Union Music Park

  • July 13 – Atlanta, GA, Chastain Park Amphitheatre

  • July 15 – Franklin, TN, FirstBank Amphitheater

  • July 17 – Highland Park, IL, Ravinia Festival

  • July 18 – Highland Park, IL, Ravinia Festival

Tour Background

Simon originally concluded what was billed as his farewell tour in 2018, later citing hearing difficulties as a reason for stepping away from large scale live performances. His return to the stage with A Quiet Celebration has been widely praised for its restrained presentation and focus on musicianship rather than spectacle.

The 2026 dates represent the most extensive touring Simon has undertaken since that return, giving fans additional opportunities to see him perform in both intimate and outdoor settings.

Ticket on sale information varies by market, with most North American dates going on sale in early February through official ticketing outlets.

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