The legendary singer and songwriter Paul Simon has announced new tour dates that will take place in Europe next April and May. These will be his first European shows in years, following his return to the road last year after overcoming significant hearing problems. Thankfully, he is doing better now and will be touring to promote his latest studio album, Seven Psalms, released in 2023.
His touring band is formed by Mark Stewart (guitar), Bakithi Kumalo (bass), Steve Gadd (drums), Andy Snitzer (saxophone), Jamey Haddad (percussion), Mick Rossi (piano/keys), Gyan Riley (guitar), Nancy Stagnitta (flute), Caleb Burhans (viola), and Eugene Friesen (cello).
Paul Simon announces 2026 tour dates
April
- 9-10 – Prague, Czech Republic – Prague Congress Centre
- 12 – Prague, Czech Republic – Prague Congress Centre
- 15-16 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Eats Music Hall
- 18-19 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Falkoner Centre
- 22-25 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
- 27-30 – Brussels, Belgium – Bozar
May
- 3-4 – Paris, France – Grand Rex
- 7 – Liverpool, England – M&S Bank Arena
- 9-10 – Glasgow, Scotland – SEC Armadillo
- 13-14 – London, England – Royal Albert Hall
- 20 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
Simon is one of the best-selling artists of all time, Simon sold million of records from his solo career and also from his work with Art Garfunkel as Simon & Garfunkel. The duo was active for the last time in 2010 and since then hasn’t reunited again.
He is one of the few musicians who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame both as a part of a band and as a solo act.
So far he has released 15 studio albums, the most recent one being “Seven Psalms” (2023). Some of his biggest solo hits are “You Can Call Me All”, “50 Ways to Leave Your Love” and “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard”.