Tour Announcement: Burning Spear Live Sessions — Spring 2026
Eight intimate venues across Europe and the US, full live band, no opening act. The legendary Winston Rodney returns to the road with a setlist drawn from across his five-decade career. Dates + ticket info inside.
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May 22, 2026
It’s been a while. Winston Rodney — the man, the voice, the institution that is Burning Spear — has confirmed an eight-date intimate-venue tour for Spring 2026. Eight cities, eight nights, full live band, no opening act. The man himself, the riddim, and three hours of music every show.
Confirmed dates
- Mar 14, 2026 — Brixton Academy, London
- Mar 17, 2026 — La Cigale, Paris
- Mar 20, 2026 — Astra Kulturhaus, Berlin
- Mar 23, 2026 — Tivolivredenburg, Utrecht
- Apr 04, 2026 — Brooklyn Steel, New York
- Apr 07, 2026 — 9:30 Club, Washington DC
- Apr 11, 2026 — The Fillmore, San Francisco
- Apr 14, 2026 — The Wiltern, Los Angeles
The setlist
No spoilers, but expect the foundational catalogue: Marcus Garvey, Slavery Days, Columbus, Door Peep, plus selections from the post-2000 albums. The current touring band has been with Winston for almost a decade — tight, patient, and unafraid to stretch a groove out for ten minutes when it calls for it.
Tickets
General sale opens Friday at 10 AM local. SunSka subscribers get a 24-hour presale window starting Thursday 10 AM — check your inbox for the code. As always, no resale tolerated. Tickets are non-transferable and tied to the purchaser’s ID at the door.
See you on the road.