Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton has kicked off announcements for his 2026 touring plans, revealing a series of major concerts across Europe and the United Kingdom. The 10-show run will take him through several countries in April and May, and will culminate with a special one-off outdoor performance this summer in England at the prestigious Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
European Spring Tour Dates
Clapton’s confirmed 2026 tour dates begin in late April and stretch into mid-May, launching in the Netherlands before moving east and south through central Europe:
- April 24, 2026 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
- April 26, 2026 — Antwerpen, Belgium @ AFAS Dome
- April 29, 2026 — Krakow, Poland @ Tauron Arena
- May 2, 2026 — Budapest, Hungary @ MVM Dome
- May 4, 2026 — Prague, Czech Republic @ O2 Arena
- May 7, 2026 — Madrid, Spain @ Movistar Arena
- May 10, 2026 — Barcelona, Spain @ Palau Sant Jordi
- May 13, 2026 — Mannheim, Germany @ SAP Arena
- May 15, 2026 — Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
- May 17, 2026 — Munich, Germany @ Olympiastadion
These dates mark Clapton’s first confirmed 2026 concerts and reflect a continued focus on international live shows, following a busy 2025 touring schedule. In 2025 Clapton performed a sold-out residency at Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan, a string of U.K. shows including multiple nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall, and a short run of U.S. dates that included a benefit performance for his addiction recovery center in Columbus, Ohio.
Special Summer Concert at Sandringham Estate
In addition to the European tour, Clapton will headline a high-profile, one-off outdoor performance on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England.
HeritageLive Festivals organizer Giles Cooper explained the significance of the booking:
“Eric Clapton is one of the greatest musicians of all time and it’s a dream come true for all of us at HeritageLive Festivals to have him play at The Sandringham Estate for us next August.”
Cooper added that the concert will stand out as a historic event, suggesting it will be one of those shows fans look back on years later and say, “I was there.” Special guest performers for this Norfolk performance have not yet been announced.
Context: Clapton’s Recent Activity
Clapton hasn’t yet revealed any North American tour dates for 2026. His most recent U.S. shows came in 2025, after extensive touring throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia over the previous two years.
Musically, Clapton released the album Meanwhile in 2024 — his 22nd studio effort — and followed that with expanded reissues of classic recordings, including a deluxe edition of Journeyman with previously unreleased bonus tracks. His MTV Unplugged special was also expanded for a 2025 theatrical run.
Tickets & Fan Interest
Tickets for the confirmed 2026 shows are already on sale via Clapton’s official website and authorized ticket vendors. Presales for some concerts began in late 2025, with general sales following shortly thereafter. Fans have noted that ticket prices vary by market — particularly for major venues like the SAP Arena in Mannheim or Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona.
At 80 years old, Clapton remains active on the live circuit, reaffirming his enduring appeal and dedication to performance even decades into his career.
2026 Eric Clapton Tour Dates at a Glance
(Europe & U.K.)
- Apr 24 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Apr 26 – Antwerpen, Belgium
- Apr 29 – Krakow, Poland
- May 2 – Budapest, Hungary
- May 4 – Prague, Czech Republic
- May 7 – Madrid, Spain
- May 10 – Barcelona, Spain
- May 13 – Mannheim, Germany
- May 15 – Cologne, Germany
- May 17 – Munich, Germany
- Aug 23 – Sandringham Estate, U.K. (special outdoor show)
