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Paul Simon hasn’t played any European shows since 2018, but he’s just announced he’ll be hitting the road around these parts for the ‘A Quiet Celebration’ tour in 2026.
The legendary singer will play two nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall venue on May 13 & 14, 2026, which comes alongside UK & Ireland dates in Liverpool, Glasgow, and Dublin. These follow an extensive run of ‘A Quiet Celebration’ in North America earlier this year.
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Paul Simon last played London when he headlined BST Hyde Park in July 2018, playing a set that featured both his solo material and a few numbers from his beloved Simon & Garfunkel material.
On a post about the tour to his website, it was confirmed that Simon’s backing band for the shows woud be: Mark Stewart on guitar, Bakithi Kumalo on bass, Steve Gadd on drums, Andy Snitzer on saxophone, Jamey Haddad on percussion, Mick Rossi on piano, Gyan Riley on guitar, Nancy Stagnitta on flute, Caleb Burhans on viola, and Eugene Friesen on cello.
How to get tickets to see Paul Simon in London
General sale tickets to see Paul Simon go live on Wednesday, December 17 at 10am. You can find the details at the official Paul Simon website with concert date lists.
Paul Simon European tour dates 2026
April 9 – Prague, Prague Congress Centre
April 10 – Prague, Prague Congress Centre
April 12 – Prague, Prague Congress Centre
April 15 – Berlin, Uber Eats Music Hall
April 16 – Berlin, Uber Eats Music Hall
April 18 – Copenhagen, Falkoner Centre
April 19 – Copenhagen, Falkoner Centre
April 22 – Amsterdam, AFAS Live
April 24 – Amsterdam, AFAS Live
April 25 – Amsterdam, AFAS Live
April 27 – Brussels, BOZAR
April 28 – Brussels, BOZAR
April 30 – Brussels, BOZAR
May 3 -Paris, Grand Rex
May 4 – Paris, Grand Rex
May 7 – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
May 9 – Glasgow, SEC Armadillo
May 10 – Glasgow, SEC Armadillo
May 13 – London, Royal Albert Hall
May 14 – London, Royal Albert Hall
May 20 – Dublin, 3Arena