Legendary Singer Judy Collins Announces Farewell Tour

The 'Sweet Judy Blue Eyes' tour will celebrate the folk-pop icon's storied career.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:48pm

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Legendary folk singer Judy Collins, 86, has announced a farewell tour called 'Sweet Judy Blue Eyes' that will run through the winter of 2027. The tour will span iconic venues across North America and beyond, offering fans a final opportunity to experience Collins' 'timeless voice and storytelling live on stage'.

Why it matters

Collins is considered one of the most influential folk singers of the 1960s and 1970s, known for her graceful covers of classics like 'Both Sides, Now,' 'Send in the Clowns,' and 'Amazing Grace.' Her farewell tour marks the end of an era for a pioneering artist who has left an indelible mark on the music industry.

The details

The 'Sweet Judy Blue Eyes' tour will kick off on July 4 and run through the winter of 2027. Collins has over 36 studio albums in her catalog, released between 1962 and 2022, along with live albums, compilations, and holiday recordings. She is best known for her work in the mid-1960s through late 1970s, when she released many of her most iconic covers. Collins has earned one Grammy Award and seven nominations, winning in 1969 for Best Folk Performance with 'Both Sides, Now.'

  • The 'Sweet Judy Blue Eyes' tour will start on July 4.
  • The tour will run through the winter of 2027.

The players

Judy Collins

An 86-year-old folk-pop legend with a long and distinguished career spanning over 60 years and 36 studio albums.

Crosby, Stills & Nash

The iconic folk rock supergroup whose 1969 single 'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes' was inspired by Collins and her relationship with Stephen Stills.

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What they’re saying

“I have a sign on my mirror that says 'Do it now — whatever it is.' I have a viewpoint about courage and adaptability that plays into my love of the road. I'm unusual in that regard because a lot of people don't like the road. I love the road. I love the planes. I love the cars. I love the drivers. I love the venues. I love the audiences. What's bad about that? Nothing.”

— Judy Collins

“Time marches on, you keep singing and that's life.”

— Judy Collins

What’s next

More dates will be announced in the future, including shows in the United Kingdom. After the main tour concludes, Collins plans a series of encore performances known as 'Sweet Judy Blue Eyes — Celebration Encore,' though dates and cities for those shows have yet to be announced.

The takeaway

Judy Collins' farewell tour marks the end of an era for one of the most influential folk singers of the 1960s and 1970s. Her timeless voice and storytelling have left an indelible mark on the music industry, and her final tour will give fans a last chance to experience her live performances before she steps away from the stage.