Where to buy tickets, best prices, dates
Slowhand is stepping back into the spotlight.
Starting Friday, Sept. 5, Eric Clapton blasts off on his quick 2025 tour with Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers.
The brief run will take the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer to seven North American arenas over 15 days.
That includes a stop at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Friday, Sept. 19.
This one-off Big Apple gig will be the 80-year-old’s first in NYC since 2022 when he headlined back-to-back nights at MSG midway through his ‘US Tour 2022.’
If you’d like to see the famed axeman live, tickets are available for all upcoming Clapton concerts.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for any one show was $86 including fees on Vivid Seats.
Other performances have seats starting anywhere from $103 to $396 including fees.
In the event catching the former Cream/Blind Faith/Derek and the Dominos/Yardbirds/John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers guitarist live is still languishing on your bucket list, you can expect him to deliver both acoustic and electric sets at all shows. After digging into the archives at Set List FM, our team found notable highlights from his ’22 MSG concerts included fan favorites like “Layla,” “Badge,” “After Midnight,” “I Shot The Sheriff” and “Cocaine” among others.
At a more recent show in France, the octogenarian rock legend opened with the Cream classic “White Room” and later rocked “Sunshine Of Your Love,” both of which he didn’t take to the Garden three years ago.
Obviously there’s no word on what he’ll take to the stage this time around but we do know the best way to find out is live.
Want to be there but need a few more details before committing?
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For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Eric Clapton’s 2025 North American tour below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Eric Clapton ticket prices 2025
A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
| Eric Clapton tour dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Sept. 5 at the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus, OH | $268 (including fees) |
| Sept. 8 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN | $103 (including fees) |
| Sept. 11 at the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH | $86 (including fees) |
| Sept. 13 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA | $248 (including fees) |
| Sept. 16 at the TD Garden in Boston, MA | $187 (including fees) |
| Sept. 19 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY | $182 (including fees) |
| Sept. 20 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT | $396 (including fees) |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Eric Clapton set list
Wondering what else Clapton played at MSG back in September 2022?
Based on our findings at Set List FM, here’s the full rundown of what made the cut on night one (Sept. 18).
Electric Set I
01.) “God Save the Queen” ([traditional] cover)
02.) “Tearing Us Apart”
03.) “Key to the Highway” (Charles Segar cover)
04.) “I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man” (Willie Dixon cover)
05.) “River of Tears”
06.) “I Shot the Sheriff” (The Wailers cover)
Acoustic Set
07.) “Honey Bee” (Muddy Waters cover) (First time played since 1983)
08.) “After Midnight” (J.J. Cale cover)
09.) “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out” (Jimmy Cox cover)
10.) “Layla” (Derek and the Dominos song)
11.) “Tears in Heaven” (including a snippet of ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’)
Electric Set II
12.) “Badge” (Cream song)
13.) “Wonderful Tonight”
14.) “Cross Road Blues” (Robert Johnson cover)
15.) “The Sky Is Crying” (Elmore James & His Broom Dusters cover)
16.) “Cocaine” (J.J. Cale cover)
Encore
17.) “High Time We Went” (Joe Cocker cover) (with Jimmie Vaughan)
Note: Clapton typically mixes things up at live shows. For an idea of what he’s performed at other gigs, you can find his complete concert history dating back to 1965 here.
Eric Clapton new music
On Oct. 4, 2024, Clapton released his 22nd studio album “Meanwhile.”
The record, his first non-holiday effort since 2016, is a laid-back, bluesy affair featuring high-profile collaborators like Van Morrison, Bradley Walker and the late Jeff Beck.
For those who have yet to hear the offering, we suggest starting with the stunning, high-flying cover of “Moon River” (with Beck), jaunty stomper “One Woman” and fiery “Stand and Deliver” (with Van Morrison).
If you’d like to give the album a spin, you can find the sturdy “Meanwhile” here.
The Wallflowers
As noted above, the 80-year-old rock icon is taking The Wallflowers on the road with him.
Jakob Dylan’s group — which has been active since 1989 — broke through with their wistful 1996 smash “One Headlight.” However, they’re no one-trick pony. Other highlights from their vast catalog include the foreboding “Closer To You,” impassioned showstopper “Bleeders” and exquisitely unfussy “Roots And Wings.”
To dive deep into their catalog, click here to revisit The Wallflowers’ one-of-a-kind sound.
Hoping to see them live? You’re in luck. The Wallflowers are heading out on a tour of their own from September through November.
Eric Clapton band members
According to a press release from February, here’s who was reported to be backing up Clapton on the road this year.
Nathan East – bass / vocals
Sonny Emory – drums
Doyle Bramhall II – guitar / vocals
Tim Carmon – Hammond organ/keyboards
Chris Stainton – keyboards
Sharon White – vocals
Katie Kissoon – vocals
Eric Clapton COVID-19 controversy
In November 2020, Clapton released an anti-masking and lockdown song called “Stand and Deliver” with Van Morrison.
Eight months later, he claimed that he would “not perform on any stage where there is a discriminated audience present” in regard to vaccinations.
Ironically, Clapton ended up canceling a handful of concerts after receiving a positive COVID-19 diagnosis in March 2022.
Classic rockers on tour in 2025
Rock and roll is here to stay (for now).
Need receipts?
Check out just five of the biggest stars in their 70s and 80s still kicking it on the road this year.
• Bob Dylan with Willie Nelson
Who else is out there? Take a look at our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
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