James Taylor Announces 2026 Tour Dates with All-Star Band

The legendary singer-songwriter will hit the road with his longtime ensemble for a 29-date North American tour.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

James Taylor & His All-Star Band have announced a 29-show tour across the United States and Europe in 2026. The tour will feature Taylor and his longtime ensemble, including Kate Markowitz, Dorian Holley, Andrea Zonn, Larry Goldings, Lou Marini, Walt Fowler, Michael Landau, Jimmy Johnson, Luis Conte, and Steve Gadd, performing at iconic venues like the Yaamava' Theater, Santa Barbara Bowl, The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Jones Beach, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, MGM Music Hall at Fenway, and Wolf Trap.

Why it matters

James Taylor is one of the most acclaimed and influential singer-songwriters of his generation, known for his warm, introspective folk-rock sound and timeless hits like "Fire and Rain" and "You've Got a Friend." This tour will give fans across North America and Europe a chance to see the legendary artist and his All-Star Band perform his classic catalog live.

The details

The tour will kick off on June 5, 2026 at the Yaamava' Theater in Highland, California and include stops in major cities across the United States, including Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, New York, Saratoga Springs, Boston, and Vienna, Virginia. Taylor and his band will also perform several shows in Europe, with stops planned in Dublin, Amsterdam, and London. The North American leg of the tour will wrap up on September 26 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida.

  • The tour will kick off on June 5, 2026 at the Yaamava' Theater in Highland, California.
  • The North American leg of the tour will wrap up on September 26, 2026 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida.

The players

James Taylor

A legendary singer-songwriter known for his warm, introspective folk-rock sound and timeless hits like "Fire and Rain" and "You've Got a Friend".

Kate Markowitz

A longtime member of James Taylor's All-Star Band.

Dorian Holley

A longtime member of James Taylor's All-Star Band.

Andrea Zonn

A longtime member of James Taylor's All-Star Band.

Larry Goldings

A longtime member of James Taylor's All-Star Band.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to get back on the road and perform for our fans across North America and Europe. This tour will feature all the hits they know and love, as well as some deep cuts from our catalog.”

— James Taylor (x95radio.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 tour will go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 14th through Ticketmaster. Fans can also visit tour.jamestaylor.com for more information and to sign up for pre-sale access.

The takeaway

James Taylor's 2026 tour with his All-Star Band promises to be a must-see event for fans of the legendary singer-songwriter, offering them a chance to experience his timeless catalog of hits performed live by Taylor and his acclaimed ensemble at iconic venues across North America and Europe.