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Eric Clapton Ends 2025 UK / Europe Tour in Nice
2 Jun 25
Eric Clapton joined by his guest, John McLaughlin, on the encore…
The UK and European leg of Eric Clapton’s 2025 tour concluded on Monday, June 2, at the Palais Nikaia, located in Nice on France’s Mediterranean coast. Included in the limited five-city itinerary were three sold-out nights at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall.
John McLaughlin, who has performed at several of Eric’s Crossroads Guitar Festivals, stepped on stage for the encore, ‘Before You Accuse Me.’
The final night’s set list featured a blend of fan favorites, radio hits, and guitar-driven blues:
01. White Room
02. Key To The Highway
03. Hoochie Coochie Man
04. Sunshine Of Your Love
05. Kind Hearted Woman
06. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out
07. Golden Ring
08. Can’t Find My Way Home (Nathan East – vocals)
09. Tears In Heaven
10. Badge
11. Old Love
12. Crossroads
13. Little Queen Of Spades
14. Cocaine
15. Before You Accuse Me (Encore) – with John McLaughlin
Special guests Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders opened every show on the UK and European leg, delivering a soulful and high-energy set that set the tone for the evening.
This September, Eric returns to the United States for a limited six-city tour—his only U.S. concerts of the year. It begins on September 8 in Nashville, marking his first performance there in several years. Opening nights are always memorable, and Nashville holds a special place in Eric’s history: he first played the city in 1970 with Derek and The Dominos, taping an appearance for The Johnny Cash Show at the legendary Ryman Auditorium. Get opening night tickets HERE.
On September 11, he heads to Cleveland for the first time in 21 years. His connection to the city dates back to 1968 with Cream, and this sold-out performance will be his 15th solo concert there. Cleveland is also home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, where Eric holds the unique distinction of being its only triple inductee.
The U.S. tour continues with shows in Philadelphia, Boston, New York, and Uncasville, where it concludes on September 20. Philadelphia and Uncasville are already sold out, while limited tickets remain for Boston and New York.
Eric is joined on all 2025 dates by his veteran touring band: Nathan East (bass/vocals), Doyle Bramhall II (guitar/vocals), Sonny Emory (drums), Chris Stainton (keyboards), Tim Carmon (Hammond organ/keyboards), and backing vocalists Sharon White and Katie Kissoon.
Special guests The Wallflowers will appear on the U.S. leg, reuniting with Eric following their performance at the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Los Angeles and their tour together in 2013.
No additional dates will be added this year.
ERIC CLAPTON: 2025 US TOUR (Special Guest: The Wallflowers)
September 8 – Nashville, Bridgestone Arena – Get Tickets
September 11 – Cleveland, Rocket Arena – SOLD OUT
September 13 – Philadelphia, Wells Fargo Center – SOLD OUT
September 16 – Boston, TD Garden – Get Tickets
September 19 – New York, Madison Square Garden – Get Tickets
September 20 – Uncasville, Mohegan Sun Arena – SOLD OUT