Legendary Singer Judy Collins Announces Farewell Tour Dates

The 86-year-old folk icon will hit the road one last time for a series of concerts in 2026 and 2027.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:30pm

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Legendary singer Judy Collins, 86, has just announced dates for her farewell tour, titled "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes". The tour will run through 2027 and give fans a final opportunity to experience Collins' "timeless voice and storytelling live on stage". Following a trio of warm-up dates in June, the tour will officially kick off on July 4 at the America Made In Virginia: 250 Years Together celebration in Williamsburg, Virginia, with dates confirmed through November 29 in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The tour will be followed by a series of encore performances dubbed "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes – Celebration Encore".

Why it matters

Judy Collins is considered a folk music icon, known for hits like "Both Sides, Now" and "Send in the Clowns". At 86 years old, this farewell tour represents the end of an era for one of the most influential and acclaimed singer-songwriters of the 20th century.

The details

Collins' farewell tour, titled "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes", will run through 2027 and feature a series of concerts across the United States. The tour will officially kick off on July 4 at the America Made In Virginia: 250 Years Together celebration in Williamsburg, Virginia, with additional dates confirmed through November 29 in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Following the main tour, there will be a series of encore performances dubbed "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes – Celebration Encore" to give devoted fans one final opportunity to celebrate Collins' six-decade career.

  • The tour will kick off with a trio of warm-up dates in June 2026.
  • The official tour will begin on July 4, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia.
  • The tour will run through November 29, 2027 with the final show in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
  • The "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes – Celebration Encore" performances will take place after the main tour.

The players

Judy Collins

An 86-year-old legendary folk singer known for hits like "Both Sides, Now" and "Send in the Clowns". She is embarking on a farewell tour in 2026-2027 to celebrate her six-decade career.

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What’s next

Tickets for the "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes" farewell tour and "Celebration Encore" performances will go on sale to the general public on April 1, 2026.

The takeaway

Judy Collins' farewell tour represents the end of an era for one of the most influential and acclaimed singer-songwriters of the 20th century. Fans will have a final opportunity to experience her timeless voice and storytelling live on stage, celebrating her six-decade career as a folk music icon.