- - Folk-Rock Icon Extends 'A Quiet Celebration' Tour With New 2026 Dates Across 10 Cities

Nina DerwinDecember 12, 2025 at 1:57 AM

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Paul Simon is extending his A Quiet Celebration tour with a new run of dates scheduled for 2026.

At 84, the folk-rock legend, who first began the intimate concert series last year, just announced a new European leg that will bring him to 10 cities this coming spring.

Like the rest of the performances on the A Quiet Celebration tour, upcoming shows will feature a full band, setting the stage for the masterful singer-songwriter to blend fan-favorites from his expansive 60-year catalog with material from his Grammy-nominated Seven Psalms. In the age of massive arena and stadium tours with everything from light shows to pyrotechnics, Simon's tour delivers something much different: a quiet, reflective tone that allows for a contemplative look at Simon's vast body of work.

Though Simon officially retired from large-scale touring years ago, the newly announced dates fall under the umbrella of selective live performances that compel him to return to the stage. The thoughtful, curated style of A Quiet Celebration feels more like sitting down with old friends than the spectacle of modern-day concerts.

The newly announced dates are part of an ongoing period of selective live performances from Simon, who retired from large-scale touring previously. The Quiet Celebration format allows him to showcase newer compositions alongside classic material spanning his decades-long career.

With the demand for these shows still high, the additional dates give longtime listeners another chance to experience a rare live performance from one of music's most influential songwriters. The 2026 leg marks the latest chapter in a career that continues to evolve even after more than half a century of songwriting and recording.

Paul Simon performs onstage during Homeward Bound: A GRAMMY Salute To The Songs Of Paul Simon in 2022. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Here's the full list of dates newly added to Paul Simon's A Quiet Celebration tour:

April 9, 10, 12, 2026: Prague, Czech Republic - Congress Centre

April 15, 16, 2026: Berlin, Germany - Uber Eats Music Hall

April 18, 19, 2026: Copenhagen, Denmark - Falconer Centre

April 22, 24, 25, 2026: Amsterdam, Netherlands - AFAS Live

April 27, 28, 30, 2026: Brussels, Belgium - BOZAR

May 3, 4, 2026: Paris, France - Grand Rex

May 7, 2026: Liverpool, UK - M&S Bank Arena

May 9, 10, 2026: Glasgow, UK - Armadillo

May 13, 14, 2026: London, UK - Royal Albert Hall

May 20, 2026: Dublin, Ireland - 3Arena

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