Eric Clapton Announces New U.S. Tour Dates

Rock legend to hit the road with special guest Jimmie Vaughan

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Eric Clapton, the three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, has announced a new set of U.S. tour dates for 2026. The six-show run will kick off on September 6 in Detroit and make stops in Cincinnati, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Kansas City, with Jimmie Vaughan serving as the special guest performer.

Why it matters

Clapton's tours are highly anticipated events for his loyal fanbase, as the iconic guitarist has not performed extensively in the U.S. in recent years. This new slate of shows provides an opportunity for fans across the Midwest and Great Lakes regions to experience Clapton's legendary live performances.

The details

The tour dates are as follows: September 6 in Detroit, September 8 in Cincinnati, September 11 in Chicago, September 13 in Milwaukee, September 15 in St. Paul, Minnesota, and September 17 in Kansas City, Missouri. Tickets for all shows will go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time. Clapton is also scheduled to kick off a tour of the U.K. and Europe on April 20 in Guilford, U.K.

  • The new U.S. tour dates will run from September 6 to September 17, 2026.
  • Tickets for the shows will go on sale on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time.
  • Clapton is also scheduled to kick off a tour of the U.K. and Europe on April 20, 2026 in Guilford, U.K.

The players

Eric Clapton

A three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and one of the most influential guitarists of all time.

Jimmie Vaughan

An acclaimed blues guitarist who will serve as the special guest performer on all of Clapton's new U.S. tour dates.

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What’s next

Tickets for Clapton's new U.S. tour dates will go on sale this Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time.

The takeaway

Eric Clapton's announcement of a new set of U.S. tour dates in 2026, with Jimmie Vaughan as the special guest, is an exciting development for the legendary guitarist's fans across the Midwest and Great Lakes regions who have not had the opportunity to see him perform live in recent years.