It’s time to dust off the ol’ Fender.
Eric Clapton just announced his first Crossroads Guitar Festival in three years.
This time, the Rock Hall of Famer is bringing a number of the world’s most gifted virtuosos to Austin, TX’s Moody Center for two days of shredding, solos, jams and grooves on Sept. 26-27.
Just a few of the biggest names joining him come fall include Phish’s Trey Anastasio, seven-time Grammy winner John Mayer, The Who’s axeman Pete Townshend, soon-to-be 90-year-old bluesman/”Sinners” icon Buddy Guy and ZZ Top rocker/Texas native Billy Gibbons.
They’ll be joined by Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jimmie Vaughan and Marcus King.
Including the former Cream/Yardbirds/Derek and the Dominoes member, 26 artists will perform over the autumnal weekend.
According to Clapton’s Instagram, this edition marks the 7th festival…celebrating 28 years of the Crossroads Antigua [Clapton’s charity rehab center]. The two-night event will feature main stage performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations from some of the world’s greatest guitarists across genres.”
In an emphatic recap of the 2023 fest, Blues Rock Review noted “…Eric Clapton’s set earned the biggest ovation of the night and included staples like ‘Tears In Heaven,’ ‘I Shot The Sheriff,’ and an acoustic version of ‘Layla.’ Clapton brought out surprise guest Stevie Wonder in a true Crossroads moment as they closed the set with ‘Crossroads.’”
On top of the two-day musical extravaganza, the 81-year-old Clapton will also headline at six arenas all over North America from Sept. 6-17.
Notable stops include Chicago’s United Center (Sept. 11), Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum (Sept. 13) and St. Paul’s Grand Casino Arena (Sept. 15).
Tickets officially go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 3 at 10 am local time through Ticketmaster but are available now on trusted secondary market sites like StubHub and Vivid Seats.
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Crossroads Guitar Festival tickets
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Eric Clapton tour schedule 2026
A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Crossroads Guitar Festival lineup
Curious who else is going to rock Austin come late September?
Check out the promotional video below and be sure to pause toward the end when all the acts are revealed:
Eric Clapton set list
Last September, the classic rocker took the stage at MSG. Based on our findings at Set List FM, here’s what he performed live that evening.
Electric
01.) “White Room” (Cream song)
02.) “Key to the Highway” (Charles Segar cover)
03.) “I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man” (Willie Dixon cover)
04.) “Sunshine of Your Love” (Cream song)
Acoustic
05.) “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out” (Jimmy Cox cover)
06.) “Kind Hearted Woman Blues” (Robert Johnson cover)
07.) “The Call” (Bob Neuwirth cover)
08.) “Layla” (Derek and the Dominos song)
09.) “Can’t Find My Way Home” (Blind Faith song)
10.) “Tears in Heaven”
Electric
11.) “Badge” (Cream song)
12.) “Old Love”
13.) “Cross Road Blues” (Robert Johnson cover)
14.) “Little Queen of Spades” (Robert Johnson cover)
15.) “Got to Get Better in a Little While” (Derek and the Dominos song)
Encore
16.) “Cocaine” (J.J. Cale cover)
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.
More recently, Slowhand dropped a deluxe version of 1989’s “Meanwhile” with four bonus tracks. Wanna revisit? Click here to give them a listen.
Classic rockers on tour in 2026
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.
• Bruce Springsteen
• Robert Plant
• The Eagles
• Paul Simon
• Bob Dylan
Who else is out there? Take a look at our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2026 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.