Eric Clapton is concluding his North American tour dates with six solo shows, two festival appearances, and one special celebratory concert scheduled throughout September and into early October. The final concert of this run is set for Oct. 1 at New York City's Radio City Music Hall, which will also feature a star-studded event honoring Buddy Guy's 90th birthday, with appearances from artists like John Mayer, Billy Gibbons, and Joe Bonamassa.

Last-minute tickets are available for all of Clapton's scheduled performances. The lowest price found for any of the eight gigs is $65, including fees, on SeatGeek. However, tickets for the Oct. 1 Radio City Music Hall event start at $1,425, including fees. SeatGeek is offering a $10 discount on purchases over $250 with the promo code NYPOST10, valid for first-time users.

Upcoming Tour Dates and Ticket Information

Clapton's tour includes the following dates, venues, and starting ticket prices:

  • September 6: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI - starting at $65 (including fees)
  • September 8: Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, OH - starting at $147 (including fees)
  • September 11: United Center in Chicago, IL - starting at $91 (including fees)
  • September 13: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI - starting at $130 (including fees)
  • September 15: Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, MN - starting at $66 (including fees)
  • September 17: T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO - starting at $91 (including fees)
  • September 26-27: Crossroads Guitar Festival in Austin, TX - single-day passes starting at $145 and $99 respectively (including fees)
  • October 1: Radio City Music Hall in New York, NY (Buddy Guy's 90th Birthday Celebration) - starting at $1,425 (including fees)

Festival and Birthday Celebration Lineups

The Crossroads Guitar Festival in Austin, TX, scheduled for September 26-27, will feature 26 artists in total. Eric Clapton is slated to perform both nights. Other notable performers include Trey Anastasio of Phish, Pete Townshend of The Who, Billy Gibbons, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., and Jimmie Vaughan, among others. Some artists will perform on only one of the festival days.

The celebratory concert for Buddy Guy's 90th birthday on October 1 in New York City will also host a significant lineup. Confirmed artists include Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks, Jon Batiste, Aloe Blacc, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Shemekia Copeland, Robert Cray, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, Billy Gibbons, Ivan Neville, Robert Randolph, Bobby Rush, Isaiah Sharkey, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, Ally Venable, Willie Weeks, and Kim Wilson. Additional artists may be announced closer to the event.

Clapton's Recent Musical Output

In October 2024, Clapton released his 22nd studio album, "Meanwhile." This album marked his first non-holiday effort since 2016 and features collaborations with Van Morrison, Bradley Walker, and the late Jeff Beck. A deluxe version of his 1989 album, also titled "Meanwhile," was released more recently, including four bonus tracks.

Setlist Information

Based on a previous performance at Madison Square Garden, Clapton's setlists have included a mix of his solo material and classic songs. The setlist featured electric and acoustic segments, including Cream's "Sunshine Of Your Love" and "Badge," Derek and the Dominos' "Layla," and Blind Faith's "Can't Find My Way Home." His encore often includes songs like J.J. Cale's "Cocaine."