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Eric Clapton: Tokyo 2025 Night One

14 Apr 25

Eric Clapton kicked off his 8-night residency at Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan on April 14th, launching his 2025 Tour. The Budokan holds a special place in Eric’s history—not only was it the site of his first-ever concert in Japan on October 31, 1974, but during his 2023 residency, he became the first non-Japanese artist to perform 100 shows there. The deep connection between Eric, the Budokan, and his Japanese fans makes every performance feel like a milestone. The setlist for opening night was:

01. White Room
02. Key To The Highway
03. Hoochie Coochie Man
04. Sunshine Of Your Love
05. Kind Hearted Woman
06. The Call
07. Motherless Child
08. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out
09. Golden Ring
10. Tears In Heaven
11. Badge
12. Old Love
13. Wonderful Tonight
14. Crossroads
15. Little Queen Of Spades
16. Cocaine (with wah-wah solo!)
17. Before You Accuse Me (Encore)

Eric’s concerts at the Budokan on April 16, 18, 19, and 24 are sold out, but tickets are still available for the shows on April 21, 26, and 27. A complete list of 2025 tour dates can be found below.

ERIC CLAPTON’S BAND
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

ERIC CLAPTON 2025 TOUR DATES
No further dates will be added

Japan (No Support)
April 16 – Tokyo, Nippon Budokan – SOLD OUT
April 18 – Tokyo, Nippon Budokan – SOLD OUT
April 19 – Tokyo, Nippon Budokan – SOLD OUT
April 21 – Tokyo, Nippon Budokan – Get Tickets
April 24 – Tokyo, Nippon Budokan – SOLD OUT
April 26 – Tokyo, Nippon Budokan – Get Tickets
April 27 – Tokyo, Nippon Budokan – Get Tickets

UK & Europe (Special Guest: Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders)
May 18 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena – Get Tickets
May 21 – London, Royal Albert Hall – SOLD OUT
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