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Eric Clapton: Royal Albert Hall 2025 Night 1

21 May 25

On Wednesday, May 21st, Eric Clapton continued his limited UK and European tour with the first of three sold-out shows at London’s historic Royal Albert Hall. The venue— which Eric has affectionately compared to “playing in my front room”—has been central to his career since his debut there in 1964, when he performed with The Yardbirds on a bill headlined by The Beatles.

The Victorian-era concert hall has since become a cornerstone of Eric’s touring life, with more than 200 appearances to date. It’s also become a destination event for his global fan base. Despite seating over 5,000, the hall’s intimacy creates a unique atmosphere for both performer and audience alike.

Eric delivered a seamless mix of signature songs and blues standards, brought to life with the kind of finesse and depth fans have come to expect. Here’s what he played on the first night in London

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. Tell The Truth

11. Old Love

12. Crossroads

13. Little Queen Of Spades

14. Cocaine

15. Before You Accuse Me (Encore)

Eric returns to the Royal Albert Hall for two more sold-out shows on Friday (May 23) and Saturday (May 24). This limited engagement is part of his 2025 tour, which continues through mid-September. No additional dates will be added.

2025 TOUR DATES

UK & Europe (Special Guest: Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders)
May 23 – London, Royal Albert Hall – SOLD OUT
May 24 – London, Royal Albert Hall – SOLD OUT
May 27 – Milan, Unipol Forum – Get Tickets
May 28 – Milan, Unipol Forum – Get Tickets
May 31 – Paris, Accor Arena – Get Tickets
June 2 – Nice, Palais Nikaia de Nice – Get Tickets

US (Special Guest: The Wallflowers)
September 8 – Nashville, Bridgestone Arena – Get Tickets
September 11 – Cleveland, Rocket Arena – Get Tickets
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

ERIC CLAPTON AND HIS BAND
Eric Clapton – guitar, vocals
Nathan East – bass, vocals
Doyle Bramhall II – guitar, vocals
Chris Stainton – keyboards
Tim Carmon – Hammond organ, keyboards
Sonny Emory – drums
Sharon White – backing vocals
Katie Kissoon – backing vocals