James Taylor will mark his 78th birthday on March 12th. Just over a month later, the busy singer-songwriter is set to kick off his Spring/Summer 2026 tour.
From April through September, Taylor, known as Sweet Baby James, will perform at a variety of venues including stadiums, theaters, arenas, and even parks. This tour includes four shows in New York and New Jersey, specifically at:
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Thursday, June 18th
Bethel Woods, New York
Jones Beach Theater
Tuesday, June 23rd
Wantagh, New York
Hard Rock Live
Saturday, June 27th
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Monday, June 29th
Saratoga Springs, New York
Looking back at his Summer 2025 performances, Taylor typically played around 18 to 20 songs each night. His setlist included some fan favorites like “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You),” “Your Smiling Face,” and “Fire and Rain.”
Concerts for him are less about flashy displays and more about creating connections. They resonate with familiar stories and timeless emotions. One review from a concert at Wolf Trap noted, “That’s the power of James Taylor: making thousands of people feel like they’re sharing a personal memory with an old friend.”
Tickets for select dates will first be available in a pre-sale starting January 14th at 10 a.m. local time. General sales followed on January 16th at the same time through Ticketmaster, with options on trusted secondary sites as well.
James Taylor Tickets
Tickets for Taylor’s live shows can be found on all verified ticketing websites, including StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats.
James Taylor Tour Schedule 2026
A full list of North American tour dates, along with venues and ticket links, is available below.
| James Taylor Tour Dates |
|---|
| April 26th at the Yarmaba Theater in Highland, California |
| April 28th at Lady Shell, Jacobs Park, San Diego, California |
| May 1st at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada |
| May 6th at Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, California |
| May 9th at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada |
| May 10th at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada |
| June 18th at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel Woods, New York |
| June 20th at BankNH Pavilion in Guilford, New Hampshire |
| June 22nd at Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT |
| June 23rd at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York |
| June 25th at Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania |
| June 27th at Hard Rock Live in Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| June 29th at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York |
| July 3rd at Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox, Massachusetts |
| July 4th at Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox, Massachusetts |
| August 30th at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia |
| September 1st at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia |
| September 2nd at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia |
| September 5th at MGM Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts |
| September 6th at MGM Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts |
| September 9th at Freeman Arts Pavilion in Selbyville, Delaware |
| September 11th at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina |
| September 13th at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, North Carolina |
| September 15th at Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Wilmington, North Carolina |
| September 17th at Chastain Park in Atlanta, Georgia |
| September 20th at Credit One Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina |
| September 22nd at St. Augustine Amphitheater in St. Augustine, Florida |
| September 23rd at St. Augustine Amphitheater in St. Augustine, Florida |
| September 26th at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida |
James Taylor Set List
Taylor wrapped up his Summer 2025 tour on September 17th at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The performance included songs like:
01.) “Wandering”
02.) “Country Road”
03.) “Walking Man”
04.) “Expressway Stretch”
05.) “Mexico”
06.) “My Traveling Star”
07.) “Carolina in My Mind”
08.) “Up on the Roof” (Carole King cover)
09.) “You’ve Got a Friend” (Carole King cover)
10.) “Sweet Baby James”
11.) “Fire and Rain”
12.) “(I) have to stop thinking about it.”
13.) “Shed a Little Light”
14.) “Let people take showers.”
15.) “Your Smile”
Encore
16.) “Steamroller”
17.) “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” (Marvin Gaye cover)
18.) “You Can Close Your Eyes” (opening act Tiny Habits)
James Taylor New Song
Staying relevant, Taylor has released several new singles recently, including collaborations and tributes. His last full album, “American Standard,” came out in 2020 and features reinterpretations of classics like “My Blue Heaven” and “Moon River.”
There’s something for everyone in his discography.
James Taylor All-Star Band Members
Throughout his tour, Taylor performs alongside various talented musicians. Though updates have been limited, some notable members include:
Kate Markowitz(vocal)
Dorian Holy(vocal)
Andrea Zon(Vocal/Fiddle)
Larry Goldings(piano)
Lou Marini(horn)
Walt Fowler(keyboard/horn)
Michael Landau(guitar)
Jimmy Johnson(bass)
Luis Conte(percussion)
Steve Gadd(drums)
Classic Rockers Touring in 2024-2025
It seems that age is just a number for many iconic musicians.
Several notable artists over 70, and even some past 90, are hitting the road this year and next. Here are a few that you might not want to miss:
- Bob Dylan
- Ringo Starr and His All-Star Band
- Robert Plant
- Santana
- Graham Nash
If you’re on the lookout for more live music, take a peek at our recommendations for classic rockers touring in 2026 to find your next concert experience.
