Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton is back. The English rock and blues musician has announced his European tour for 2026, with concerts in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary – including a show at Prague’s O2 Arena at the beginning of May 2026.
English rock and blues guitarist Eric Clapton announced today a series of European concerts for 2026, which will take place in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary – visiting Prague on 4 May 2026.
In addition, Bushbranch/Surfdog Records announced that it will release a remastered special edition of Clapton’s cult 1989 album Journeyman, which will include four new bonus tracks from the original recording sessions. Journeyman: Deluxe Edition will be available digitally and on CD/LP starting 21 November. The announcement is accompanied by the previously unreleased single and music video “Forever,” written by Jerry Williams.
Journeyman: Deluxe Edition breathes new life into the classic album and includes three previously unreleased tracks from the original recording sessions and another bonus track. It features timeless hits such as “Pretending,” “Bad Love,” and “Running on Faith,” with guest artists such as George Harrison, Phil Collins, Chaka Khan, Daryl Hall, Robert Cray, and others.
Clapton himself says, “Journeyman… That’s how I want to be known; I like to think of myself as a craftsman. I think I’m constantly working to improve my craft.”
Clapton’s contribution to the worldwide popularity of blues and rock is indisputable. Since 1963, he has played in many bands, most notably The Yardbirds, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, and the great Cream, who wrote rock, blues, and rhythm and blues history in gold.
As a solo artist, Eric Clapton has released 22 studio albums, the latest of which was released last year under the title Meanwhile. In addition to six new songs, the album contains eight songs that he has released since 2020, including those featuring Van Morrison and Jeff Beck.
Eric Clapton is the recipient of eighteen Grammy Awards and numerous other honours. He has played in Prague three times, the first time in July 2006. He always played his greatest hits, namely Layla, Cocaine, and Crossroads, and at his last concert in 2022, he also played what is probably his most famous song, Tears in Heaven, which he composed after the tragic death of his four-year-old son Conor, in collaboration with lyricist Will Jennings.
The announcement of next year’s tour ends months of speculation about whether Clapton would still go on tour. The dream has come true, and fans in the Czech Republic will also be able to hear and see this world-class guitarist.
Tickets for the May 2026 concert are priced from 2,690 CZK and will be available from 10:00 on 10 October via Ticketmaster and Ticketportal from 11:00.
