James Taylor has announced a UK tour for 2026 which includes a massive show in London.
The singer-songwriter from the US and his band will go around the UK in July 2026 including a show at London’s O2 Arena.
James Taylor, known for classic tracks such as ‘Fire And Rain’ and ‘You’ve Got A Friend’, last performed in London in 2022 as part of his UK tour that year.
Other gigs that will take place include Edinburgh Castle, The Piece Hall in Halifax, and the Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in North Carolina, James Taylor’s distinctive blend of folk, pop and soft rock found major success with his second album ‘Sweet Baby James’ released in 1970.
Over the years, he has released a range of songs that balance the themes of hope and introspection, including ‘Shower the People’ and ‘Copperline’. His gentle guitar work, soulful voice, and heartful lyrics have made him gain international fame.
In the UK, his concerts have become a highlight for fans who admire him and his music.
He has performed multiple times at the Royal Albert Hall and the O2 Arena in London, as well as across Scotland, often being accompanied by his world-class band.
With more than 100 million albums sold since 1968, James Taylors’ influence continues to ripple through popular music. His 20th studio album ‘American Standard’, released in 2020, earned him his sixth Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2021.
More than five decades into his career, the multi-Grammy winner was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
He also concluded a North American tour in September last year. The same month, footage came out of Matty Healy from the 1975 attending one of his concerts in the US.
His fiancée, Gabbriette Bechtel, shared videos of the frontman shedding tears in the audience, as well as calling James Taylor “his favourite artist”, showing James Taylors’ remarkable ability to bridge generations and genres together.
His song as also going to be featured in a new theatre production.
The project, titled ‘Fire and Rain’, will feature an original story written by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer.
The title for the show comes from Taylor’s well known song, ‘Fire and Rain’, which was released in 1970 on his second album, ‘Sweet Baby James’.
Tickets for next year’s UK shows go on pre-sale tomorrow (November 5) at 10am, and fans can access it here.
General sale tickets will go on sale November 7 at 10am, and tickets can be accessed here.
UK 2026 Shows:
July 14 – Edinburgh – Edinburgh Castle
July 16 – Halifax – Piece Hall
July 23 – London – O2 Arena
July 25 – Scarborough – Open Air Theatre.
