Eric Clapton Concludes U.S. Tour with Final Northeast Shows

New York City, September 16, 2025

News Summary

Eric Clapton is wrapping up his U.S. tour with three final performances in the Northeast, including a notable headline show at Madison Square Garden. As a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Clapton’s concerts feature a talented backing band and have drawn large crowds, with many tickets sold out. The remaining dates highlight his enduring legacy and musical journey, showcasing classics alongside fan favorites. Enthusiastic audiences have responded well, celebrating Clapton’s rich catalog during this much-anticipated tour closeout.

New York City — Eric Clapton is concluding his U.S. tour this week with three final Northeast performances, including a headline stop at Madison Square Garden on Friday, September 19, 2025. The 80-year-old musician, a triple Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, will play TD Garden in Boston on September 16 and Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on September 20 as the final scheduled concerts of the run.

Tour closeout and key details

The remaining dates mark the end of Clapton’s first U.S. performances in over a year and are billed as the last shows of the current tour. The confirmed final dates and venues are:

• September 16, 2025 — TD Garden, Boston, MA
• September 19, 2025 — Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY
• September 20, 2025 — Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT

Original tickets have been in high demand and many performances are sold out. Resale tickets remain available through secondary marketplaces. There are currently no VIP packages offered for these dates.

Band, opening act and setlist approach

Clapton is touring with an all-star backing band that includes Doyle Bramhall II (guitar/vocals), Chris Stainton (keyboards), Tim Carmon (Hammond/keyboards), Nathan East (bass/vocals), Sonny Emory III (drums), and vocalists Sharon White and Katie Kissoon. The Wallflowers have served as the opening act since the Nashville leg and have delivered roughly 50-minute sets featuring hits such as “One Headlight” and “6th Avenue Heartache.”

The setlists across the tour have leaned heavily on Clapton’s deep catalog and blues standards. Recent performances included a mix of originals, covers and well-known songs from his time with Cream and Blind Faith. Songs played in Philadelphia on a recent stop reflected that approach, with a lineup of classics and blues staples:

• “White Room”
• “Key to the Highway”
• “Hoochie Coochie Man”
• “Sunshine Of Your Love”
• “Drifting”
• “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out”
• “Kind Hearted Woman”
• “Golden Ring”
• “Layla”
• “Can’t Find My Way Home” (lead vocals by Nathan East)
• “Tears In Heaven”
• “Badge”
• “Old Love”
• “Crossroads”
• “Little Queen Of Spades”
• “Cocaine”
• “Before You Accuse Me”

Audience response and critical notes

Audiences have responded enthusiastically across shows, frequently giving standing ovations. Reviewers and observers have noted the performances are polished and professionally executed, while some critics have remarked that the raw, youthful intensity associated with earlier decades is less evident. Clapton has previously acknowledged the challenges of touring at an advanced age and had earlier signaled intentions to scale back live performances.

Tour origins and background context

The tour began with a benefit concert in Columbus, Ohio, supporting the Crossroads Centre Antigua, an organization with historical ties to Clapton’s charitable work. This year’s schedule represents Clapton’s first U.S. performances in more than a year and continues a long career that includes early U.S. dates stretching back decades; he first performed in Nashville in 1970. The recent Philadelphia stop was noted as his 21st solo performance and 30th overall appearance in that city.

Organizers have indicated there are no additional concerts scheduled beyond the three Northeast dates. Fans seeking tickets will primarily find options on resale platforms where availability and prices vary by event and seating.

Practical information for attendees

Attendees should confirm venue policies on entry times, bag restrictions, and accessibility services with each arena. With high demand for tickets, buyers are advised to verify authenticity and seller terms when purchasing from secondary marketplaces.

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