Legendary keyboard virtuoso Rick Wakeman has unveiled plans for a major new concert run titled “The Wizard Of Prog”, set to take place in early 2027. The tour is being positioned as a celebration of his long and influential career, bringing together some of the most iconic pieces from his solo catalog as well as material associated with his time in Yes.
According to the announcement, the tour will feature a carefully curated selection of Wakeman’s most beloved compositions, offering fans a chance to experience the defining moments of his musical journey in a single live setting. Rather than focusing on a single album or era, the shows are designed to span decades of progressive rock history, highlighting the breadth of his work.
Wakeman has indicated that the concerts will lean heavily into storytelling and atmosphere, something he has become known for in his later years. The performances are expected to combine music with commentary, giving audiences insight into the origins of the songs, the era they were created in, and the experiences that shaped them.
The tour is scheduled to begin in early 2027, with dates expected across multiple locations, though full routing details are still being finalized. The announcement has already sparked excitement among longtime fans, particularly because of the way it has been framed — not just as another tour, but as a reflective look back at a career that helped define progressive rock.
Wakeman’s legacy stretches back to the early 1970s, when he became a key figure in shaping the sound of progressive music through his work with Yes and his ambitious solo projects. Albums like The Six Wives Of Henry VIII and Journey To The Centre Of The Earth cemented his reputation as one of the most innovative keyboard players in rock history.
Now, with “The Wizard Of Prog,” Wakeman appears to be revisiting that legacy in a more personal and deliberate way. While he has not explicitly called the tour a farewell, the tone of the announcement suggests a sense of reflection — and possibly closure — as he looks back on decades of groundbreaking work.
For fans of progressive rock, the tour represents more than just a series of concerts. It offers a rare opportunity to witness one of the genre’s defining figures revisit the music that helped shape an entire movement — this time with the perspective of a lifetime behind it.
