Paul Simon Announces New Tour Dates After Retirement Return

Music icon Paul Simon is extending his comeback with new tour dates for his “Quiet Celebration Tour” in 2026. This will mark his first performances in nearly a decade across several key European countries including the UK, Germany, Denmark, and Belgium.

Tour Details

Tickets for the much-anticipated tour will go on sale on December 17 through Ticketmaster. Given the high demand, fans may also consider checking StubHub for availability.

Significant Comeback

The 2026 tour follows Simon’s return to the stage after a brief retirement. At 84 years old, he had originally stepped back due to significant hearing loss, which was exacerbated while creating his 2023 album “Seven Psalms.” Simon emphasized that adjustments in speaker placement and changes to his setlist made his return to performing possible.

Prior to this, he had completed 50 U.S. tour dates in 2025 but had to cancel a few performances due to back surgery.

Paul Simon’s Legacy

Simon holds an impressive 16 Grammy Awards and is a two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, acknowledged both as a solo artist and for his work with Art Garfunkel. His musical catalog features classics like:

• “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”
• “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard”
• “Kodachrome”
• “Still Crazy All These Years”
• “Slip Slidin’ Away”
• “Bridge Over Troubled Water” (with Garfunkel)
• “The Sound of Silence” (with Garfunkel)
• “Mrs. Robinson” (with Garfunkel)

2026 Tour Dates

Here are the confirmed dates and locations for Paul Simon’s “Quiet Celebration Tour”:

Fans eagerly await this remarkable return, as it promises to be a memorable celebration of Simon’s enduring musical legacy.