James Taylor Kicks Off US Tour with Four Massachusetts Dates

Music legend's 2026 tour includes annual Tanglewood shows and two Boston concerts.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 11:48am

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James Taylor will embark on a 2026 US tour titled "An Evening with James Taylor and His All-Star Band," kicking off on April 26 in Highland, CA and wrapping up on September 26 in Hollywood, FL. The tour includes four Massachusetts dates, with the iconic singer-songwriter performing his annual shows at Tanglewood in Lenox on July 3 and 4, as well as two concerts at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston on September 5 and 6.

Why it matters

James Taylor's annual Tanglewood performances have become a beloved tradition in the Berkshires, while his Boston shows at the new MGM Music Hall will give fans in the city a chance to see the music legend perform. Taylor's continued touring at the age of 78 demonstrates his enduring popularity and connection with audiences.

The details

Taylor said in a 2024 Berkshire Magazine interview that he plans to perform at Tanglewood "until I can't do it anymore," underscoring the special relationship he has with the venue and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The tour also includes a stop at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY on June 29.

  • The tour kicks off on April 26, 2026 in Highland, CA.
  • Taylor will perform at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA on July 3 and 4, 2026.
  • The Boston shows at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway will take place on September 5 and 6, 2026.
  • The tour wraps up on September 26, 2026 in Hollywood, FL.

The players

James Taylor

A legendary American singer-songwriter who has been performing for over five decades and is known for hits like "Fire and Rain" and "You've Got a Friend."

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What they’re saying

“It is one of those really lucky breaks in my career that I have this association with the BSO and with Tanglewood, that I get to play this gig every year. I'm not gonna let go of Tanglewood lightly. When I stop doing it, it's gonna be because I'm retiring.”

— James Taylor

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 tour are expected to go on sale to the general public in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

James Taylor's enduring popularity and connection to his Massachusetts roots are on full display with this 2026 tour, which features his annual Tanglewood shows as well as new concerts at the recently opened MGM Music Hall in Boston.