Paul Simon Announces 2026 European, UK & Ireland Dates for A Quiet Celebration Tour

Following a highly successful and critically acclaimed run across the US, Paul Simon will bring A Quiet Celebration Tour to Europe, the UK, and Ireland in Spring 2026. This intimate concert series continues to showcase his Grammy-nominated masterwork Seven Psalms alongside newly arranged interpretations of his timeless classics.

Across the US, critics have praised the tour as a profound, career-spanning experience:

“A beautiful benediction for one of America’s defining songwriters… take any chance you get to see him again.” — Los Angeles Times

“A remarkable performance… a victory lap for one of the greatest songwriters of the past century.” — Rolling Stone

“The concert was a masterly artful presentation of the rich mosaic of Simon material.” — Minneapolis Star Tribune

“Majestic and vulnerable… sheer musicianship from Simon and his accompanying band.” — St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“A triumphant return… Simon may have broken the record for standing ovations.” — Chicago Sun-Times

“A genuinely moving, career-spanning performance.” — Toronto Sun

“A sublime evening that celebrated one of the all-time best.” — Toronto Star

“A master class in how to do it right… taut and beautiful.” — Vancouver Sun

About the Show

Each performance opens with a complete presentation of Seven Psalms, Simon’s 33-minute acoustic suite hailed as “a masterful piece” (The Guardian) and “a remarkable album” (The Times of London). After a brief intermission, the evening continues with many of Simon’s most beloved songs—along with rarely performed gems—brought to life through fresh arrangements created specifically for this tour.

Seven Psalms was recorded entirely on acoustic instruments, with Simon performing the majority of the parts himself. Designed for deep listening, the work finds new dimension on stage as it’s performed in intimate rooms with pristine acoustics—environments chosen to preserve the nuance and texture of the piece.

The touring ensemble includes:
Mark Stewart (guitar), Bakithi Kumalo (bass), Steve Gadd (drums), Andy Snitzer (saxophone), Jamey Haddad (percussion), Mick Rossi (piano/keys), Gyan Riley (guitar), Nancy Stagnitta (flute), Caleb Burhans (viola), and Eugene Friesen (cello).

Tickets

All shows go on sale Wednesday, December 17 at 10 AM GMT.
For ticket links and the full list of tour dates, visit: tour.paulsimon.com