Carlos Santana announces first 2026 tour dates

Guitarist Carlos Santana (78) is currently performing at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, with shows scheduled for September and November. He has now announced that his residency will continue in 2026, with performances planned for January, February, and May.

Besides him, Santana is formed these days by Benny Rietveld (Bass), Karl Perazzo (Vocals and percussion), Andy Vargas (Vocals and percussion), Tommy Anthony (Rhythm guitar and vocals), David K. Mathews (Keyboards), Paoli Mejías (Keyboards), Cindy Blackman Santana (Carlos’ wife and drummer) and Ray Greene (Vocals, percussion and trombone). After some health scares during the past year, Santana will be more focused on residency shows where he doesn’t need to travel much.

Next Carlos Santana tour dates (2025 and 2026)

All shows at the House of Blues at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada

September (2025)

  • 24
  • 25
  • 28

November (2025)

  • 5
  • 6
  • 8
  • 9
  • 12
  • 15
  • 16

January (2026)

  • 21
  • 22
  • 24
  • 25
  • 28
  • 29
  • 31

February (2026)

  • 1

May (2026)

  • 13
  • 14
  • 16
  • 17
  • 20
  • 21
  • 23
  • 24

Current setlist

  1. Soul Sacrifice
  2. Jin-go-lo-ba (Babatunde Olatunji cover)
  3. Evil Ways (Willie Bobo cover)
  4. Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen
  5. Oye cómo va (Tito Puente cover)
  6. Maria Maria
  7. Foo Foo
  8. Drums and Bass
  9. Samba pa ti
  10. She’s Not There (The Zombies cover)
  11. Afro Blue (Mongo Santamaría cover)
  12. The Way You Make Me Feel / Roadhouse Blues
  13. (Da le) Yaleo
  14. Put Your Lights On
  15. Corazón espinado
  16. Toussaint L’Ouverture
  17. Drum Solo
  18. Smooth
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