Renowned musician Paul Simon has officially unveiled an exciting new tour spanning four months this year, promising to captivate audiences across North America.
Titled A Quiet Celebration Tour, this series of performances will take place in the spring and summer, featuring Simon at intimate venues that foster a close connection with his audience. The tour serves as a celebration of his latest album, Seven Psalms, released in 2023, showcasing Simon?s evolution as an artist.
Fans can anticipate not only tracks from this recent album but also cherished classics from his illustrious career, including memorable hits from his time with Simon & Garfunkel.
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Following the release of Seven Psalms, Simon faced challenges due to hearing loss, which prevented him from performing live. However, in 2024, he shared that some of his hearing had improved, reigniting his desire to return to the stage and connect with fans.
The upcoming concerts are designed to be held in smaller settings to accommodate Simon’s hearing needs, ensuring a more personal experience. The tour will kick off in April in New Orleans and conclude in August in Seattle, with dates strategically planned for maximum accessibility and audience engagement.
Although Simon completed a farewell tour in 2018, he later expressed interest in exploring new performance opportunities, leading to a few select appearances since then.
Recently, Simon shared the stage with Sabrina Carpenter to launch Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary special, performing the iconic song “Homeward Bound.” His deep-rooted connection with the show spans five decades, making him one of its earliest supporters.
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To enhance his performance experience amid hearing challenges, Simon collaborated with specialists to develop a unique stage setup tailored to his needs, stemming from issues that arose during the recording of his acoustic album Seven Psalms.
The eagerly anticipated A Quiet Celebration Tour will begin on April 4, featuring two performances at the historic Saenger Theater in New Orleans. Over the ensuing months, Simon will grace the stages in major cities including Denver, Dallas, Nashville, Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles, culminating in two performances at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall on August 3.
Below is the comprehensive list of tour dates for fans eager to catch Simon live.
Joining Simon on this tour will be a talented ensemble of musicians, including violist Caleb Burhans, percussionist Jamey Haddad, guitarists Gyan Riley and Mark Stewart, keyboardist Mick Rossi, saxophonist Andy Snitzer, flutist Nancy Stagnita, cellist Eugene Friesen, and drummers Steve Gadd and Matt Chamberlin, who will alternate performances.
Tickets will be available for purchase starting February 21 at 10 a.m. local time. For more details about the tour and ticket information, visit Simon’s official website.
Paul Simon, A Quiet Celebration Tour 2025
April 4 Saenger Theater, New Orleans, LA
April 5 Saenger Theater, New Orleans, LA
April 8 Bass Concert Hall, Austin, TX
April 10 Bass Concert Hall, Austin, TX
April 11 Bass Concert Hall, Austin, TX
April 14 Paramount Theatre, Denver, CO
April 16 Paramount Theatre, Denver, CO
April 17 Paramount Theatre, Denver, CO
April 20 Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
April 22 Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
April 23 Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
April 26 Midland Theatre, Kansas City, MO
April 28 Stifel Theatre, St. Louis, MO
April 29 Stifel Theatre, St. Louis, MO
May 7 AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas TX
May 8 AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas TX
May 11 Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
May 13 Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
May 14 Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
May 17 Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI
May 18 Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI
May 21 Symphony Center, Chicago, IL
May 23 Symphony Center, Chicago, IL
May 24 Symphony Center, Chicago, IL
May 27 Massey Hall, Toronto, ON
May 29 Massey Hall, Toronto, ON
May 30 Massey Hall, Toronto, ON
June 6 Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA
June 7 Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA
June 10 Boch Center, Wang Theatre, Boston, MA
June 12 Boch Center, Wang Theatre, Boston, MA
June 13 Boch Center, Wang Theatre, Boston, MA
June 16 Beacon Theater, New York, NY
June 18 Beacon Theater, New York, NY
June 20 Beacon Theater, New York, NY
June 21 Beacon Theater, New York, NY
June 23 Beacon Theater, New York, NY
June 26 Academy of Music, Philadelphia, PA
June 28 Academy of Music, Philadelphia, PA
June 29 Academy of Music, Philadelphia, PA
July 7 Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center, Long Beach CA
July 9 Disney Hall, Los Angeles, CA
July 11 Disney Hall, Los Angeles, CA
July 12 Disney Hall, Los Angeles, CA
July 14 Disney Hall, Los Angeles, CA
July 16 Disney Hall, Los Angeles, CA
July 19 Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
July 21 Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
July 22 Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
July 25 The Orpheum, Vancouver BC
July 26 The Orpheum, Vancouver BC
July 28 The Orpheum, Vancouver BC
July 31 Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA
August 2 Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA
August 3 Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA
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