Eric Clapton returns to Spain with two unique concerts in 2026. The legendary British guitarist has confirmed his eagerly awaited return making it one of next year’s must-see concerts. Clapton will offer perform two concerts: on 7 May at the Movistar Arena in Madrid and on 10 May at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona.
General admission tickets will be available from Wednesday 22 October at 10:00 am through Livenation.es, Ticketmaster and El Corte Inglés. Eric Clapton’s last concert in Spain was on 24 March 2004 at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, part of a European tour and his only date in Spain on that occasion. More than 20 years later, he is returning to our country.
At 80 years of age, he will be 81 by the Spanish concerts, the musician is one of the most influential figures in the history of rock and blues. Throughout his career spanning more than six decades, he has left an indelible mark as a guitarist, singer and songwriter, establishing himself as a living legend of music. His talent emerged in the 1960s with iconic bands such as The Yardbirds, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and Cream, where he redefined the sound of the electric guitar and marked an era.
He later formed Derek and the Dominos, with whom he recorded the timeless classic Layla. During his solo career, Clapton has released essential albums such as 461 Ocean Boulevard and Unplugged, which earned him worldwide recognition and Grammy Awards, including for the emotional Tears in Heaven.
His versatility has allowed him to collaborate with artists such as Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Elton John and Sting, among many others.
Beyond music, Clapton founded the Crossroads Centre in Antigua, an institution dedicated to the treatment and rehabilitation of people with addictions, a cause to which he remains deeply committed. With more than 18 Grammy Awards and as the only artist to be inducted three times into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (with The Yardbirds, Cream and as a solo artist), Eric Clapton remains an undisputed icon on the international music scene.