Paula Cole is set to embark on a North American tour in 2026 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her acclaimed sophomore album, 'This Fire.' The tour, dubbed 'This Fire: 30 Tour,' will feature Cole performing the entirety of the 1996 record at each stop. Special guest Rett Madison will join Cole on select dates.
The tour includes two New York engagements: Sept. 17 at Webster Hall in New York City and Sept. 20 at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY.
Tickets for the 'This Fire: 30' shows are currently available. As of publication, the lowest ticket price found was $43 including fees on SeatGeek, with prices starting at $70 for the Webster Hall performance. A promotional code, NYPOST10, offers $10 off purchases over $250 for first-time SeatGeek users.
Cole, 58, shared her enthusiasm for the tour on Instagram, stating, "30 years ago, ‘This Fire’ came into the world and changed my life. So I’m hitting the road with my amazing band…to celebrate this pivotal album. Let’s share the stories, the songs, and this fire that still burns."
'This Fire' is known for spawning hits such as "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" and "Me," as well as the theme song "I Don’t Want to Wait" for the television series 'Dawson's Creek.'
In addition to her tour dates, Cole is also scheduled to perform at the Bourbon and Beyond Festival in Lexington, KY, on Sept. 27. Other notable artists performing at the festival include 4 Non Blondes, Dave Matthews Band, Hootie and the Blowfish, Counting Crows, and Foo Fighters.
Cole has maintained a consistent touring schedule in recent years. A review from The Daily Herald described her performances as "demure, and almost introverted," while highlighting her "extraordinary voice and the elegance of her piano playing," and noting her ability to "weave social consciousness into deeply emotional music."
Full tour dates and ticket information, including prices for various venues, are available. For example, a show at The Wilbur in Boston, MA, on Sept. 18 is priced from $63, while a performance at The Bellwether in Los Angeles, CA, on Oct. 3 starts at $43. Four-day passes for the Bourbon and Beyond Festival range from $218 for single-day access to $616 for the full event.
Rett Madison, the supporting artist, is described as an up-and-coming singer-songwriter known for soulful and vulnerable performances. Her music includes tracks like "Eleven Wednesdays," "God Is a Woman," and "Pin-Up Daddy."
The 'This Fire: 30 Tour' is part of a broader trend of 90s artists continuing to tour and perform. Other contemporaries such as Liz Phair, Tori Amos, Natalie Merchant, Alanis Morissette, and Suzanne Vega are also scheduled for 2026 tours.