Classic rock legend back from retirement and ready to play Bay Area

Paul Simon, back from his so-called Farewell Tour in 2018, has announced more dates on his A Quiet Celebration Tour.

This latest portion on the Paul Simon unretirement trail — which builds on his 2025 concert dates — actually launches in the Bay Area.

Simon kicks off his 2026 campaign on June 4 at the lovely Frost Amphitheater on the Stanford University campus.

Tickets go on sale Feb. 6, paulsimon.com

“The show will be in two parts, opening with the performance of the Grammy nominated masterpiece (album) ‘Seven Psalms,’” according to a news release. “After a brief intermission, the show resumes with Simon performing many of his greatest hits and many deep cuts celebrating the breadth of his career.”

Simon’s band for this tour includes: Edie Brickell (vocals), Mark Stewart (guitar), Bakithi Kumalo (bass), Andy Snitzer (saxophone), Jamey Haddad (percussion), Mick Rossi (piano, keys), Gyan Riley (guitar), Matt Chamberlin (drums), Nancy Stagnitta (flute), Caleb Burhans (viola) and Eugene Friesen (Cello).

TOUR DATES:
June
4 Frost Amphitheater, Palo Alto, CA
7 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
9 Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego, CA
12 Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison CO
13 Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison CO
16 Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO
18 PNC Pavilion, Cincinnati, OH
20 Meadow Brook Amphitheater, Rochester Mills, MI
23 Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
25 RBC Amphitheater, Toronto, CA
27 Tanglewood, Lenox, Mass
30 BankNH Pavilion, Gilford, NH