James Taylor & His All-Star Band

James Taylor brings his All-Star Band to The O2 in London on 23 July 2026. A fixture of American songwriting since the late sixties, the Boston-born guitarist shaped a sound built on acoustic patterns, spare arrangements and lyrics that look inward. Early albums like Sweet Baby James and Mud Slide Slim set the tone with Fire and Rain and his version of You’ve Got a Friend, sketching a blend of folk rock, soft country shades and pop detail. He’s kept that line over the years with new songs and thoughtful covers across Hourglass, October Road, Before This World and American Standard.

On stage, Taylor leans into clarity and feel, letting melody and narrative lead while his all-star band adds harmonies, steady grooves and small flashes of color. The set typically travels through the staples, later pieces that have earned their place, and a few nods to the American songbook, arranged with a light touch. A night built around the craft of a songwriter who trusts the song, and a band that knows exactly how to lift it.