James Taylor drops huge tour surprise

James Taylor is set to kick off his 2026 tour in April.

The folk icon will begin the legendary tour in California with his All-Star band.

As fans prepare to witness decades of timeless hits live, Taylor will perform 30 shows from April through September across major US cities. The iconic venues Taylor will be performing include stops in Las Vegas, New York, Boston, and Virginia.

However, the tour will wrap in Hollywood, Florida.

Known for his timeless classics like Fire and Rain, and You've Got a Friend, Taylor's tour marks a significant moment in live music.

It is pertinent to mention that it will also include All-Star Band featuring some of the most respected names in music, including legendary drummer Steve Gadd, alongside a group of seasoned vocalists and instruments.

The announcement made on January 13, revealed dates:

• Sep 1 - Vienna, VA
• Sep 2 - Vienna, VA
• Apr 26 - Highland, CA
• Sep 5 - Boston, MA
• Apr 28 - San Diego, CA
• Sep 6 - Boston, MA
• May 1 - Stateline, NV
• Sep 9 - Selbyville, DE
• May 6 - Santa Barbara, CA
• Sep 11 - Columbia, SC
• May 9 - Las Vegas, NV
• Sep 13 - Charlotte, NC
• May 10- Las Vegas, NV
• Sep 15-Wilmington, SC
• Jun 18 - Bethel, NY
• Sep 17 - Atlanta, GA
• Jun 20 - Gilford, NH
• Sep 20 - Charleston, SC
• Jun 22 - Bridgeport, CT
• Sep 22 - St. Augustine, FL
• Jun 23 - Wantagh, NY
• Sep 23 - St. Augustine, FL
• Jun 25 - Hershey, PA
• Sep 26 - Hollywood, FL
• Jun 27 - Atlantic City, NJ
• Jun 29 - Saratoga Springs, NY
• Jul 3 - Lenox, MA
• Jul 4 - Lenox, MA
• Aug 30- Vienna, VA

For fans the tour feels especially significant as James Taylor enters his late 70s.