Emmylou Harris Announces Final European Farewell Tour for 2026

LONDON, 24 January 2026 – Emmylou Harris, the fourteen-time Grammy Award winner and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, has announced a limited series of European concerts that will serve as her final tour of the continent. Dubbed a “farewell tour,” the intimate evenings of song and story will begin in the UK and Ireland in January 2026, with further shows in the Netherlands throughout May.

The Farewell Tour

The tour is presented as a thank you to decades of loyal fans. “My way of saying thank you for all the years of music, memories and support you’ve shown me,” Harris said in a statement. The shows will feature special guest Jim Lauderdale opening on various dates. Promoters have described the performances as a celebration of Harris’s remarkable five-decade career in folk, country, and Americana music, promising a setlist spanning her vast catalogue.

A Storied Career

Harris’s contribution as a singer and songwriter spans over fifty years. She has recorded more than twenty-five albums and performed on countless recordings by fellow artists. Discovered by country-rock pioneer Gram Parsons in the early 1970s, she helped define the genre and has since collaborated with a who’s who of American music, including Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt, and Johnny Cash. She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.

Key Facts & 2026 Tour Dates

Additional dates and countries may be announced.

Recent Release: ‘Spyboy’ Vinyl Reissue

In related news, Harris’s acclaimed 1998 live album, Spyboy, received its first-ever vinyl release in November 2025 via New West Records. The reissue includes five previously unreleased recordings and updated liner notes. A limited pressing for Record Store Day in May 2025 sold out quickly.

Legacy & Activism

Beyond music, Harris is a longtime social activist, most passionately involved in animal welfare. In 2004, she established Bonaparte’s Retreat, a dog rescue organisation that saves animals from shelters in the Nashville area and finds them permanent homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this really Emmylou Harris’s last tour?

Promotional materials and official announcements label the 2026 European run as her “final European tour.” It is presented as a farewell series for her fans on the continent.

Who is opening the shows?

American singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale is confirmed as the special guest for various dates on the tour.

Where can I buy tickets?

Official ticketing links are available via the artist’s official website and the venues listed. Fans are advised to purchase only from authorised sellers.