Eric Clapton 2026 Tour Dates, Presales, and How to Score Cheap Tickets

At 80 years old, Eric Clapton has announced an upcoming world tour which will feature an exclusive arena run through the U.S. Ol’ Slowhand’s 2026 tour spans Europe, the United Kingdom, and a six-city U.S. run this fall.

With only a few North American tour dates plotted this go round, Eric Clapton tickets are going to be in extremely high demand. The past two years have shown fans how Eric Clapton is still one of the greatest touring guitarist alive today. This run of shows is not to be missed.

Read on for everything you need to know to see Clapton on tour this year: Eric Clapton 2026 tour dates, presale windows, opening acts, setlist predictions, and how to score the best deals on Eric Clapton tickets.

Eric Clapton 2026 Tour Dates and Venues

Eric Clapton’s 2026 tour is a two-continent affair. The tour opens in late April with a spring run across Europe before a special outdoor summer show at the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England. Then comes the U.S. leg: six arena dates across the Midwest this September.

The first U.S tour date will be September 6, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Clapton’s limited run ends on September 17 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO.

Follow the link to the show of your choice and you’ll be directed to access our Eric Clapton concert tickets by city from there!

How to Buy Eric Clapton Presale Tickets and Eric Clapton Presale Codes

Want to lock in Eric Clapton tickets before the general public? Here’s a breakdown of every active and upcoming presale for the 2026 U.S. tour dates. If you miss the presales, don’t stress. TickPick will have a wide selection of affordable Eric Clapton tickets once the primary market sells out.

Artist / Fan Club Presale: The artist presale runs Tuesday, March 3, at 10:00 AM local time through Thursday, March 5, at 10:00 PM local time. Sign up at the official Eric Clapton fan club (EC Access) to be eligible.

Local venue and Live Nation presales run Thursday, March 5, beginning at 10:00 AM local time.

When do Eric Clapton tickets go on sale?

The general on-sale for Eric Clapton’s 2026 U.S. tour begins Friday, March 6, at 10:00 AM local time via Ticketmaster. If you go this route, we recommend reading up on how to quickly buy tickets on Ticketmaster. Tickets for the European and UK dates are already available through Clapton’s official site and European ticketing partners.

If you’re buying on the secondary market, or scooping up last-minute deals, head straight to TickPick’s Eric Clapton ticket listings. No hidden fees, and prices often beat the face value you’ll find elsewhere after fees are added.

How to Buy Cheap Eric Clapton Tickets on TickPick

With only six U.S. dates on the calendar, Eric Clapton 2026 U.S. concert tickets will be in high demand. Limited supply plus a devoted fanbase means prices can escalate quickly — especially at primary market outlets that tack on service fees after the fact. Here’s how to get the best deal:

Shop TickPick for all-in pricing. Unlike Ticketmaster or StubHub, TickPick shows you the true price of every ticket upfront. The price you see is the price you pay. That means when you compare listings, you’re comparing apples to apples.

Download the TickPick app. The TickPick mobile app gives you access to interactive seat views, real-time price alerts, and the Price Freeze tool, which lets you lock in a ticket price while you decide. It’s the smartest way to track Eric Clapton ticket prices across all six U.S. dates.

Buy closer to showtime for last-minute deals. Ticket prices on the secondary market often drop in the final days before a show. If you’re flexible on seats, waiting until the week of the concert can yield significant savings. TickPick is one of the best places to find last-minute Eric Clapton tickets.

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Who is opening for Eric Clapton on tour?

Texas blues legend Jimmie Vaughan will serve as the special guest and opening act on all six U.S. tour dates. Vaughan, co-founder of the Fabulous Thunderbirds and older brother of the late Stevie Ray Vaughan, is one of the most respected guitarists in American blues.

Eric Clapton 2026 Setlist Predictions

Eric Clapton’s live sets typically run 1.5 to 2 hours and mix his blues and rock classics with deep cuts, covers, and material from his most recent album. Expect songs from the bluesy LP Meanwhile, which features new versions of “Moon River” and “Always On My Mind.”

Based on his recent 2024 and 2025 touring setlists, here’s what fans can look forward to hearing at Eric Clapton concerts this year:

Electric Set

1. Sunshine of Your Love (Cream)
2. Key to the Highway (Charles Segar cover)
3. I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man (Willie Dixon cover)
4. Badge (Cream)

Acoustic Set

1. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out (Jimmy Cox cover)
2. Running on Faith
3. Change the World
4. Tears in Heaven
5. Wonderful Tonight

Electric Set (cont.)

1. Got to Get Better in a Little While (Derek and the Dominos)
2. Old Love
3. Cross Road Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
4. Little Queen of Spades (Robert Johnson cover)
5. Layla (Derek and the Dominos)
6. Cocaine (J.J. Cale cover)

Encore

1. Before You Accuse Me (Bo Diddley cover)

* Setlist predictions based on recent live data. Actual songs will vary by night.

How to Sell Eric Clapton Concert Tickets

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