Yacht Rock Concerts 2026–2027: Tour Dates, Tickets & Cruises
Hearing "Sailing" on the radio is great. Hearing Christopher Cross sing it live on New Year's Eve is something else. We've rounded up every upcoming yacht rock show we could confirm, from the Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald to Chicago, Air Supply, Little River Band and the first-ever Yacht Rock Cruise, with links straight to the official tickets.
Updated · 77 upcoming shows · Dates come from each artist's official tour page, the venues and ticket sellers.
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Walk This Road Tour, fall 2026
The Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald
The closest thing yacht rock has to a must-see. The fall leg of the Walk This Road Tour swings through the South, and Michael McDonald is on the bill, which means you get "What a Fool Believes" and "Takin' It to the Streets" sung by the man himself. Hertz Arena on Oct 21 closes the tour.
The Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald upcoming concert dates
Night of the Proms 2026 (Germany) + New Year's Eve in Los Angeles
Christopher Cross
Want to ring in 2027 with "Sailing"? Christopher Cross headlines a Yacht Rock New Year's Eve at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra. Before that, he spends late November and December on Germany's Night of the Proms arena tour, singing his hits with a full symphony orchestra.
More Night of the Proms dates follow in Stuttgart (Dec 16) and Munich (Dec 18–20): see notp.com. Cross also sails on the sold-out '70s Rock & Romance Cruise in March 2027.
2026–2027 tour, including a Las Vegas run at The Venetian
Chicago
Those horns never get old. Chicago works its way through the Northeast and Midwest in November, then picks up again in Florida and the Southeast from late January, with a stretch of shows at The Venetian in Las Vegas in February and March 2027. "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" live is worth the trip.
Russell Hitchcock still hits those notes, and Graham Russell still wrote every one of them. The Lost in Love Experience is a true world tour: a few Southern US dates, then Asia, then back to the East Coast in November. If you've ever belted "All Out of Love" in the car, this one's for you.
The US East Coast leg follows in November: Medford MA, Easton PA, Stamford CT, National Harbor MD, Westbury NY, Red Bank NJ, Orlando, Clearwater and Jacksonville. Full list on Air Supply's official tour page.
Fifty years of "Reminiscing", "Cool Change" and "Lady", and those harmonies are still the main event. Little River Band spends the fall in theaters and casinos across the Southeast and Midwest.
Hall & Oates are done as a duo, but you can still hear John Oates up close in intimate rooms, often with his Good Road Band. Expect a mix of the hits you know and the roots music he's been making lately.
This is your last chance. 2026 is Orleans' farewell year, so "Still the One" and "Dance With Me" won't be on the road much longer. Many shows are big classic rock package nights with Atlanta Rhythm Section, Firefall or Jefferson Starship. Orleans' site links to venues rather than ticket sellers, so the links below go to each venue.
The farewell run continues in Kingston NY, Fairfield CT, St. Cloud MN, New Town ND and Miami (Dec 5). The final stop is the '70s Rock & Romance Cruise in March 2027.
"Love Will Find a Way" and "Whatcha Gonna Do?" sound even better with Pablo Cruise's long jams in the middle. This winter they stay close to home on the West Coast.
An all-star night for deep fans: Ambrosia brings "Biggest Part of Me" and "How Much I Feel", and on the Yacht Rock the Dock bill they're joined by Peter Beckett of Player, John Ford Coley and Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass. That's "Baby Come Back", "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight" and "Brandy" in one room.
Ambrosia & Friends upcoming concert dates
Date
Venue
City
Tickets
Wildwood Springs LodgeYacht Rock the Dock with Peter Beckett (Player), John Ford Coley & Elliot Lurie
Toto's summer run with Christopher Cross wrapped up in August, so the next chance to hear "Africa" and "Rosanna" live is a 50th anniversary trip to Japan in March 2027. Worth watching their site for a North American announcement.
Farewell Tour – 50 Years of Careless (2027), with David Wilcox
Stephen Bishop
The voice behind "On and On" says goodbye in 2027, with David Wilcox along for every show. These are small, storytelling rooms, and the first one is already sold out, so don't wait.
Rupert Holmes No concert dates announced. Official site
Yacht Rock at Sea
Yacht Rock Cruises 2027
Yacht rock was always going to end up on a boat. These sailings have yacht rock artists on board; check each official site for cabins, pricing and final lineups.
Sep 12–18, 2027
The Yacht Rock Cruise 2027
Celebrity Summit · Vancouver → Victoria → San Francisco → Los Angeles
The first cruise built entirely around yacht rock, and the only place to see Kenny Loggins and Boz Scaggs together next year. Kenny's touring days are mostly behind him, so this is a rare one.
On board: Kenny Loggins, Boz Scaggs, Little River Band, Yacht Rock Revue and Ray Parker Jr., plus Peter Beckett (Player), Elliot Lurie, Walter Egan, Seals & Crofts 2 and Captains of Industry.
Caribbean sunshine and a deep bench of '70s favorites. Check the official site for the confirmed lineup.
On board: Billed as the ultimate classic rock and yacht rock cruise. Reported lineup includes Ambrosia with Peter Beckett, John Ford Coley and Elliot Lurie, Firefall, Pure Prairie League, Justin Hayward, Rick Springfield, Don Felder and more.
The big yacht rock festivals haven't announced their 2027 dates yet: keep an eye on the San Diego Yacht Rock Festival and Yacht Rock Detroit. Until then, the tribute bands below put on some of the most fun nights in live music.
Quick note: there's also a touring tribute band called "Yacht Rock Radio." They're great, but they're not us. YachtRock.Radio is the free 24/7 station you're on right now.
Yacht Rock Revue
The band that turned yacht rock into a full-blown night out. Yacht Rock Revue plays theaters across the country, and their annual Holiday Special in Atlanta is a tradition.
Fake "official" ticket pages are everywhere. Use the artist's tour page or the venue's box office, which is exactly where every button on this page points.
Check the venue for seating
Theaters and casino showrooms sell out fast but often release extra seats close to the date. The venue's own site is the first to know.
Warm up on the drive
Put Yacht Rock Radio on in the car and you'll walk in knowing every word. It's free, live and 24/7.
Questions
Yacht Rock Concert FAQ
Is Steely Dan touring in 2026 or 2027?
Not right now. Steely Dan's official tour page shows no scheduled events, and Donald Fagen has no solo dates. We'll add them here as soon as anything is announced.
Are Hall & Oates touring together?
No. The duo no longer performs together. John Oates is touring with his Good Road Band this fall (see his dates), and Daryl Hall has no shows announced.
Is Kenny Loggins still touring?
He retired from regular touring after his farewell run, but he's headlining The Yacht Rock Cruise in September 2027 alongside Boz Scaggs and Little River Band.
Where can I see Michael McDonald live?
He's on the Doobie Brothers' Walk This Road Tour through Oct 21, 2026 (see dates).
What is The Yacht Rock Cruise?
A full-ship yacht rock music cruise from Vancouver to Los Angeles, Sep 12–18, 2027, starring Kenny Loggins, Boz Scaggs, Little River Band, Yacht Rock Revue and Ray Parker Jr. See details.
How do I hear yacht rock between concerts?
Press play on Yacht Rock Radio. It's free, live 24/7, and plays every artist on this page. Heard something you loved? Find it on Last Songs Played.
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