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Eric Clapton’s 2025 US Tour: Dates, Tickets, Band Lineup, and What to Expect

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Quick Take

  • Seven U.S. appearances in September: a Columbus benefit on Sept 5, then six arena dates from Sept 8–20.

  • Support: The Wallflowers on all arena shows.

  • Ticket range today: roughly $86–$396 depending on market and demand.

  • Band lineup (core): Nathan East, Doyle Bramhall II, Sonny Emory, Tim Carmon, Chris Stainton, Sharon White, Katie Kissoon.

  • NYC milestone: first New York City performance since 2022.


Full 2025 U.S. Schedule

Date City Venue Notes
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

  • Current price range across markets is commonly ~$86–$396 before fees on primary or verified-resale outlets.

  • Several stops have low inventory or are sold out on primaries; expect dynamic pricing on verified resale.


Who’s on Stage

  • Eric Clapton — guitar, vocals

  • Doyle Bramhall II — guitar, vocals

  • Chris Stainton — piano/keyboards

  • Tim Carmon — Hammond/keyboards

  • Nathan East — bass, vocals

  • Sonny Emory — drums

  • Sharon White & Katie Kissoon — backing vocals

  • Special Guest: The Wallflowers on the arena dates (from Nashville onward).


What to Expect Musically

  • Mixed acoustic/electric sets drawing on blues standards and solo hits—expect anchors like “Layla,” “Cocaine,” “Tears in Heaven,” and “Sunshine of Your Love.”

  • Select inclusions from Meanwhile (2024) alongside career-spanning material and classic blues covers.

  • 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.

Key Takeaways

  • nypost.com |

  • ericclapton.com |

  • whereseric.com |

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