James Taylor Announces 2026 Tour Dates with All-Star Band

The iconic singer-songwriter will hit the road with his renowned group of musicians for a 29-show U.S. tour and additional European dates.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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James Taylor & His All-Star Band have announced a 2026 tour that will include 29 shows across the United States as well as several performances in Europe. The tour will feature Taylor and his longtime band, 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, and more.

Why it matters

James Taylor is one of the most acclaimed and influential singer-songwriters of his generation, with a career spanning over 50 years. His upcoming tour with his renowned All-Star Band is sure to delight longtime fans and introduce his timeless music to new audiences across the globe.

The details

The tour will kick off at the Yaamava' Theater in Highland, California and include stops at venues such as the Santa Barbara Bowl, The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Jones Beach in New York City, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, and Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA. Taylor will also perform his annual 3rd and 4th of July shows at Tanglewood. The European leg of the tour will feature concerts in Dublin, Amsterdam, and London, among other cities. The U.S. tour will wrap up on September 26 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida.

  • The tour will kick off on March 15, 2026 at the Yaamava' Theater in Highland, California.
  • The U.S. tour will conclude on September 26, 2026 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida.
  • The European leg of the tour will take place in between the U.S. dates.

The players

James Taylor

An iconic American singer-songwriter with a career spanning over 50 years, known for hits like "Fire and Rain" and "You've Got a Friend".

Kate Markowitz

A longtime member of James Taylor's All-Star Band, providing vocals and instrumentation.

Dorian Holley

A vocalist and musician who has performed with James Taylor's All-Star Band for many years.

Andrea Zonn

A multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who has been part of James Taylor's All-Star Band.

Larry Goldings

A renowned jazz pianist and keyboardist who has collaborated with James Taylor.

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What they’re saying

“I'm thrilled to be hitting the road again with my All-Star Band. We've been playing together for decades and the chemistry on stage is better than ever. I can't wait to perform for our fans, both old and new, across the U.S. and Europe.”

— James Taylor (kvakradio.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 James Taylor & His All-Star Band tour will go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 14, 2026 via Ticketmaster.

The takeaway

James Taylor's upcoming tour with his renowned All-Star Band promises to be a must-see event for fans of the legendary singer-songwriter. With a career spanning over five decades, Taylor continues to captivate audiences with his timeless music and enduring appeal.