Eric Clapton Launching Short U.S. Tour

Official Announcement | Published: Mar 02, 2026 3:40 PM EST

(fcc) Eric Clapton has announced a brand-new run of tour dates across the U.S. this upcoming fall. The six engagements will stop in major markets including Detroit, MI, Chicago, IL and Cincinnati, OH. Joining him on tour will be special guest Jimmie Vaughan. Tickets will go on sale on March 6th at 10 a.m. local time.

The 2026 Eric Clapton touring band will be: Doyle Bramhall II - Guitar; Sonny Emory - Drums; Chris Stainton - Keyboards; Nathan East - Bass; Tim Carmon - B3 Hammond Organ; Katie Kissoon - Backing Vocals; Sharon White - Backing Vocals

Late last year, Eric Clapton released a remastered special edition of his 1989 album Journeyman, via Bushbranch/Surfdog Records. Journeyman: Deluxe Edition is available digitally and on CD/LP and features four brand-new bonus tracks. The album arrived alongside a music video for a new bonus track off the record "Higher Power," written by Jerry Williams.

ERIC CLAPTON TOUR DATES:

September 6, 2026 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena
September 8, 2026 Cincinnati, OH Heritage Bank Center
September 11, 2026 Chicago, IL United Center
September 13, 2026 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum
September 15, 2026 St. Paul, MN Grand Casino Arena
September 17, 2026 Kansas City, MO T-Mobile Center