James Taylor is steering his 2026 U.S. tour to San Diego, locking in an April 28 stop at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Presale for U.S. dates starts Thursday at 10 AM local time with the password “gv2026,” and tickets open to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time. Seats for the San Diego date are currently listed from about $79.50 to $189.50.
As reported by The San Diego Union-Tribune, the San Diego concert is part of a 29-date U.S. run that kicks off April 26 at the Yaamava’ Theater in Highland and includes a May 6 stop at the Santa Barbara Bowl. The U.S. leg is scheduled to wrap up with three shows in Florida between September 22 and September 26, and the paper notes that tickets will be handled through Ticketmaster.
European Dates and the All-Star Band
Taylor will tour with his All-Star Band and has also lined up a short U.K. and European run in July that hits venues such as Edinburgh Castle, AFAS Live in Amsterdam and London’s O2 Arena. Those international dates are posted on James Taylor, which links to authorized ticketing partners and event pages.
What This Means for San Diego Fans
Local demand looks strong. Taylor sold out two Rady Shell concerts in May 2025, so this new date gives San Diego fans another shot to see him close to the bay. Taylor, a 2000 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is also reported to be working on a new album and a Broadway-bound stage musical titled “Fire and Rain,” which helps fuel interest in the upcoming tour. As The San Diego Union-Tribune notes, fans who missed last year’s shows may find better luck this spring.
How to Buy and Where to Get Info
Presales begin Thursday at 10 a.m. local time with the password gv2026, so fans aiming for the best seats will want to be ready when the Ticketmaster waiting room opens. For venue details, accessibility options and box-office hours, check The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and consult James Taylor for any last-minute schedule updates or VIP packages.
