Paul Simon Adds 20 North American Tour Dates in 2026

Paul Simon, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, has announced an extension of his A Quiet Celebration Tour with 20 dates across North America this summer. The concerts, set for outdoor venues from June to July 2026, mark a continuation of his return to performing after a period of retirement due to hearing challenges.

The tour kicks off on June 4 at Frost Amphitheater in Palo Alto, California, and concludes with back-to-back shows on July 17 and 18 at Ravinia in Highland Park, Illinois. Stops along the way include the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on June 7, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, for two nights on June 12 and 13, Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on June 23, Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts, on June 27, The Mann Center in Philadelphia on July 5, Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York, on July 8, and Chastain Park in Atlanta on July 13. Other cities on the itinerary are San Diego, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Rochester Hills, Toronto, Gilford, Bethel, Raleigh, and Franklin.

Each performance will follow a two-part format. Simon will open with a full presentation of his 2023 album, Seven Psalms, a 33-minute acoustic song cycle that addresses...