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It’s officially time to bust out your acoustic air guitars.
James Taylor recently announced he’s going on a 25-show North American tour with his All-Star Band and special guest Tiny Habits in spring and summer 2025.
Near the end of the run, he’ll make his sole New York stop on the nationwide trek when he drops into Canandaigua’s Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 29.
There may be more New York gigs in his future, though. According to Taylor’s Instagram announcement, more dates will be announced at a later date.
In addition to the tour, the “Fire and Rain” singer is also slated to headline at the 2025 Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI. He’ll by joined by fellow big names like Hozier, Def Leppard, Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Mraz, Lainey Wilson and others at the annual multi-week extravaganza.
If you want to be there to see the timeless crooner live, tickets are available for all upcoming shows.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $38 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Other shows have seats available anywhere from $42 before fees to $310 including fees.
Curious how much it will cost to sing along to “You’ve Got A Friend,” “Carolina in My Mind,” “Country Road,” “Your Smiling Face” and “Sweet Baby James” live with Sweet Baby James himself?
You’re in the right place.
Fire up that acoustic air guitar and follow along. We’ve got everything you need to know and more about James Taylor’s 2025 tour below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
James Taylor tour schedule 2025
A complete calendar including tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
| James Taylor tour dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| May 5 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ | $66 |
| May 7 at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA | $101 (fees included) |
| May 8 at the Yaamava Resort and Casino in Highland, CA | $181 (fees included) |
| May 10 at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego, CA | $149 (fees included) |
| May 11 at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego, CA | $149 (fees included) |
| May 13 at the Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA | $115 (fees included) |
| May 14 at the Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA | $109 (fees included) |
| May 16 at the Frost Amphitheater in Stanford, CA | $137 (fees included) |
| May 17 at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, CA | $310 (fees included) |
| May 19 at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, OR | $88 |
| May 21 at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa, ID | $83 |
| May 23 at the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater in Ridgefield, WA | $51 |
| May 25 at the Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, WA | $121 |
| May 26 at the Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, WA | $110 |
| June 13 at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO | $162 (fees included) |
| June 14 at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO | $163 (fees included) |
| June 17 at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN | $90 |
| June 19-21 at Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI (three-day passes) |
$575 |
| June 19 at Ravinia in Highland Park, IL | $110 |
| June 21 at Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI (single-day pass) |
$80 |
| June 23 at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH | $38 |
| June 24 at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH | $44 |
| June 27 at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, ON, CA | $42 |
| June 29 at the Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua, NY | $51 |
| July 1 at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford, NH | $62 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Summerfest 2025
Milwaukee’s premier music festival hasn’t announced all the acts set to perform this year just yet.
However, they have dropped a few more big names. The Avett Brothers, Chicago, Riley Green, Cake and Gary Clark Jr. are just a few of the other noteworthy icons set to take the stage in Wisconsin this summer.
Want to go?
You can grab single-show, single-day and multi-day Summerfest passes here.
James Taylor set list
Over the past few months, Taylor has played a number of quick one-off gigs where he played a song or two. He lent his talents to the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, a ‘When We Vote We Win’ event for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, a benefit Concert For Carolina after Hurricane Helene and the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors.
The very busy 76-year-old’s most recent full headlining gig was at Vienna, VA’s Filene Center at Wolf Trap on Sept. 15. Here’s what he performed that evening, courtesy of Set List FM:
Set I
01.) “Something in the Way She Moves”
02.) “Everyday” (Buddy Holly cover)
03.) “Anywhere Like Heaven”
04.) “October Road”
05.) “Secret O’ Life”
06.) “Copperline”
07.) “Country Road”
08.) “An Faire”
09.) “Sweet Baby James”
10.) “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight”
11.) “Sun on the Moon”
Set II
12.) “Only a Dream in Rio”
13.) “Carolina in My Mind”
14.) “Mexico”
15.) “Steamroller”
16.) “Fire and Rain”
17.) “You’ve Got a Friend” (Carole King cover)
18.) “Up on the Roof” (Carole King cover)
19.) “Shower the People”
20.) “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” (Marvin Gaye cover)
Encore
21.) “Shed a Little Light”
22.) “Your Smiling Face”
23.) “That Lonesome Road”
James Taylor new music
Taylor has stayed fresh over the past few years releasing a number of unique singles like a collaboration with 88-year-old Buddy Guy, a tribute to Leonard Cohen and two stand-alones: “There She Goes” and “Pop.”
His last full-length album, 2020’s “American Standard,” features interpretations of classics like “My Blue Heaven,” “Moon River” and “Pennies From Heaven.”
You can hear the 14-track record in its entirety here.
James Taylor All-Star Band members
At all shows, Taylor is bringing along a number of talented musicians to support him onstage.
According to his website, here’s a who’s who of who toured with him in 2024:
Kim Taylor (vocals)
Kate Markowitz (vocals)
Dorian Holley (vocals)
Andrea Zonn (vocals/fiddle)
Larry Goldings (piano)
Lou Marini (horns)
Walt Fowler (keyboards/horns)
Michael Landau (guitar)
Jimmy Johnson (bass)
Luis Conte (percussion)
Steve Gadd (drums)
Tiny Habits
At all gigs — excluding Summerfest — Tiny Habits will open for James Taylor.
The American folk-pop trio formed in 2022 in Boston, just like Taylor. They got their start posting videos on social media before quickly blowing up and securing gigs opening for Ingrid Michaelson and Gracie Abrams.
If you’d like to check out their sound, you can find Tiny Habits’ full discography here.
Classic rockers on tour in 2024-25
Age is nothing but a number.
Many stars over 70 — some pushing 90 (!) — are staging massive tours this year and next.
Here are just five of our favorite acts over retirement age you have to catch live when they come to a city near you in the near future.
• Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band
• Heart
And, if you’re looking for something different — all music fans contain multitudes — AC/DC will be on tour next year as well.
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This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change