AceShowbiz - Paul Simon has announced a significant extension of his acclaimed “A Quiet Celebration Tour,” confirming a fresh series of North American dates for summer 2026. This highly anticipated run marks a continued return to the stage for the iconic musician, following his initial comeback last year. Fans will have new opportunities to experience Paul Simon live, a welcome development considering past health concerns.

The North American leg commences on June 4 at the Amphitheater in Palo Alto, California, and culminates with a two-night stand at the Ravinia outside Chicago on July 17 and 18. A particularly special stop for Paul Simon will be his return to his home borough of Queens, New York, for a July 8 performance at Forest Hills Stadium. Having grown up in Kew Gardens, Simon last played in Queens in 2018 during his planned farewell tour.

Tickets for all dates on the 2026 North American leg of the “A Quiet Celebration Tour” go on sale this Friday, February 6. Full information can be found on Paul Simon’s official website. Prior to North American engagements, Simon is also slated for a European and U.K. run this spring, kicking off on April 10 in Prague and concluding on May 20 in Dublin.

Paul Simon’s “A Quiet Celebration Tour” last year marked his first proper concert series since his 2018 farewell. During the intervening seven years, he made only sporadic appearances, including surprise sets at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival and the recent SNL 50 special. A more substantial return seemed uncertain after Simon experienced significant hearing loss in his left ear. However, through collaboration with the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss and his production team, a groundbreaking new monitor setup was developed, making his triumphant return to the live stage possible.