Al Stewart and The Empty Pockets (Photo via his Facebook page)
Al Stewart has announced additional dates for his farewell tour. The 81 year-old musician, who has relocated to Chandler, Ariz. from Los Angeles (his home for more than 45 years), began winding down his touring schedule in 2025 with his long time band The Empty Pockets. On Oct. 6, 2026, he added many 2027 dates in the U.S., following previous shows in the U.S., Amsterdam, the U.K. and Ireland. Tickets for many of the 2027 concerts are available here and here.
Stewart, born in Scotland on Sept. 5, 1945, came to stardom as part of the legendary British folk revival in the sixties and seventies and developed the combination of folk-rock songs with delicately woven tales of the great characters and events from history. He is best known for his 1976 hit single “Year of the Cat” from the Platinum album of the same name and the 1978 Platinum follow-up album Time Passages. He played at the first ever Glastonbury Festival in 1970, worked with Yoko Ono pre-John Lennon and shared a London apartment with a young Paul Simon.
Stewart’s recordings are available in the U.S. here and in the U.K. here.
Related: Our Album Rewind of Year of the Cat
Al Stewart 2027 Farewell Tour (Tickets are available here and here)
Apr 8-15 – On the Blue Cruise
May 04 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
May 07 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – Coach House
May 08 – Thousand Oaks, CA – Thousand Oaks PAC
May 12 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
May 13 – Monterey, CA – Golden State Theater
May 16 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre Napa
May 21 – Bend, OR – Tower Theater
May 22 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
May 23 – Kirkland, WA – Kirkland Performance Center
Oct 08 – Erie, PA – Warner Theatre
Oct 09 – Kent, OH – The Kent Stage
Oct 10 – Columbus, OH – Southern Theater
Oct 12 – Cincinnati, OH – Ludlow Garage
Oct 14 – Three Oaks, MI – Acorn Theater
3 Comments so far
Jump into a conversationAl’s voice is still so smooth! I played my Year of the Cat album constantly – literally wore it out & had to buy a new one.
He brought a lot of introspection to my teenager soul. I may smell a road trip to the NE in the fall.
I really wish Al hit some of the southern states in the USA below the VA line. I have listened to you since the 70s and love your music. I have a modest home on a golf course if you ever want to visit the Smokies you have a place to stay.
Al,
Have you forgotten the iconic Colonial Theater in Phoenixville, Pa? You played there many times over the years and even filmed a video there. You always sold out the beautiful, historic venue. The fans love you there. I can’t believe you are not coming back for one final bow.