One of New York City’s favorite sons is returning home.
This June, Paul Simon will play not one, not two, not three, not four but five (!) concerts at the Upper West Side’s Beacon Theatre as part of his ongoing ‘A Quiet Celebration Tour.’
They’ll take place Monday, June 16, Wednesday, June 18, Friday, June 20, Saturday, June 21 and Monday, June 23.
These gigs will be his first full shows in the five boroughs — excluding “Saturday Night Live” appearances and supporting spots — since 2018’s ‘Homeward Bound Farewell Tour.’
Based on our findings at Set List FM, the folk icon has been playing 20-25 songs at all shows on this tour. He typically starts with tracks from his recently-released album “Seven Psalms” before launching into “Hits and Deep Cuts,” which includes “Graceland,” “Homeward Bound,” “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard,” “The Boxer” and “The Sound of Silence” among other favorites.
If you’d like to sing along with the timeless vocalist live, tickets are available for all five Beacon Theatre shows.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find for any one show was $294 including fees on Vivid Seats.
Other shows have tickets starting anywhere from $309 to $370 including fees.
While that may seem pricey, it should be taken into account that this may be Simon’s swan song. The man is 83 and this very well may be his final nationwide trek.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Paul Simons’ ‘A Quiet Celebration Tour’ Beacon Theatre concerts below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Paul Simon Beacon Theatre tickets 2025
A complete calendar including all Paul Simon Beacon Theatre concert dates, show start times and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
| Paul Simon Beacon Theatre concert dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 16 8 p.m. |
$340 (including fees) |
| Wednesday, June 18 8 p.m. |
$370 (including fees) |
| Friday, June 20 8 p.m. |
$329 (including fees) |
| Saturday, June 21 8 p.m. |
$294 (including fees) |
| Monday, June 23 8 p.m. |
$309 (including fees) |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Paul Simon 2025 tour schedule
In the event you’re not in the Big Apple, here’s where else you can see Simon this summer.
Paul Simon set list
Most recently, Simon headlined at Toronto’s Massey Hall on May 27, 2025. According to Set List FM, here’s what he performed that evening:
Seven Psalms
01.) “The Lord”
02.) “Love Is Like A Braid”
03.) “My Professional Opinion”
04.) “Your Forgiveness”
05.) “Trail of Volcanoes”
06.) “The Sacred Harp” (with Edie Brickell)
07.) “Wait” (with Edie Brickell)
Hits and Deep Cuts
08.) “America” (Simon & Garfunkel song) (First Verse Only – Tour debut and first time since 2021)
09.) “Graceland”
10.) “Slip Slidin’ Away”
11.) “Train in the Distance”
12.) “Homeward Bound” (Simon & Garfunkel song)
13.) “The Late Great Johnny Ace”
14.) “St. Judy’s Comet”
15.) “Under African Skies” (with Edie Brickell)
16.) “Rene and Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After the War”
17.) “Rewrite”
18.) “Spirit Voices”
19.) “Mother and Child Reunion”
20.) “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard” (with Edie Brickell)
Encore
21.) “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”
22.) “The Boxer” (Simon & Garfunkel song)
Encore II
23.) “The Sound of Silence” (Simon & Garfunkel song)
Paul Simon on “SNL”
Simon and Sabrina Carpenter opened “Saturday Night Live’s” 50th anniversary show with a nearly five-minute rendition of his seminal “Homeward Bound.”
Accompanied just by an acoustic guitar and a pair of microphones, you can hear their poignant, triumphant duet here:
Paul Simon new music
On May 19, 2023, Simon released his 15th solo studio album “Seven Psalms.”
The unconventional record — which came to him in a dream — is a single 33-minute track made up seven parts.
“I envisioned ‘Seven Psalms’ as one long thought, combined with sounds powerful enough to make the thought come alive,” he said.
For our money, it’s a soft, spiritual departure for the sensitive hitmaker. His unmistakable voice is as powerful as ever but there’s a real deep feeling here, one of an artist trying to make a final thesis statement. It’s simple, lo-fi and a worthy listen for even the most fair weather of fans.
And, while, yes, the album is quite heavy, “My Professional Opinion” is a jaunty, tongue-in-cheek tune that has traces of Simon’s playful classics “Me and Julio Down By The Schoolyard” and “Cecilia” in its DNA if you squint hard enough while tuning in.
If you’d like to hear the stirring, acoustic offering, you can find “Seven Psalms” here.
Paul Simon band
According to Consequence, here are the artists taking the stage with Simon this spring and summer:
Caleb Burhans (viola), Jamey Haddad (percussion), Gyan Riley (guitar), Mick Rossi (piano, keys), Andy Snitzer (saxophone), Nancy Stagnita (flute), Mark Stewart (guitar), and Eugene Friesen (Cello). They added that “Steve Gadd and Matt Chamberlin will alternate on drums.”
Simon’s wife Edie Brickell will join him on vocals.
Classic rockers on tour in 2025
If you still have classic rock radio on repeat, you’re in for a treat.
Many mega icons from the ’60s and ’70s are still out and and about, delivering their timeless favorites at venues all over North America these next few months.
To make sure you’re up to speed, here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• Bob Dylan with Willie Nelson
Who else from way back when is pounding the pavement? Take a look at our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
