Simon & Garfunkel - tribute tours keep their songs live
Published on 08/21/2026 at 19:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Simon & Garfunkel remain one of the defining folk rock duos of the 20th century, even though Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel no longer tour together. In 2026 their songs are carried on by several tribute productions, including German dates by Duo Graceland and an extensive international run of the theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story, according to tour listings and promoters.
German tribute shows in 2026
The strongest live activity around Simon & Garfunkel’s music in 2026 comes from tribute projects in Germany. Duo Graceland tours nationwide with the program A Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel, with dates from March 2026 through November 2027 in venues ranging from civic halls to cultural centers, as listed by the German ticketing partner Eventim and the concert portal Regioactive.
Regioactive’s schedule shows, for example, a concert on March 1, 2026 at Bürgerhaus Neuer Markt in Bühl, followed by March dates in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Osterode am Harz and Weißenburg in Bayern, all branded as Simon & Garfunkel tribute shows with band and string quartet.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story on tour
Parallel to the German dates, the international theater production The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to tour across North America and Europe. BroadwayWorld announced in September 2025 that the hit show would return to the road in 2026 for nearly 60 U.S. dates, starting January 17, 2026 in Farmington, New Mexico, before moving through major theaters in Albuquerque, Denver, San Diego, Wichita and many more cities.
The official tour site for The Simon & Garfunkel Story lists additional 2026 shows in Canada and the United States in March and April, including nights at State Theatre in Easton, Pennsylvania, and Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario. A separate European leg features autumn 2026 dates in Norway, the United Kingdom, Poland and Sweden, with bookings at Birmingham Symphony Hall, Centrum Spotkania Kultur in Lublin and Linköping Konsert & Kongress among others.
Tour and legacy of Simon & Garfunkel
Readers who want broader context on Simon & Garfunkel’s history, live activity and catalog can find further news, background pieces and analyses in our Simon & Garfunkel archive.
The musical core of the duo’s work
Simon & Garfunkel’s music blends folk, pop and rock with intricate vocal harmonies and literate songwriting. Studio albums like Sounds of Silence, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, Bookends and Bridge over Troubled Water defined their sound, with acoustic guitars, orchestral arrangements and close two-part vocals that set them apart from many contemporaries.
The official Simon & Garfunkel site and discographies highlight Bridge over Troubled Water, released January 26, 1970 on Columbia Records, as their fifth and final studio album and their commercial peak. Songs such as Mrs. Robinson, The Sound of Silence, Cecilia and the title track remain staples of classic rock and folk playlists and serve as the core material for today’s tribute shows.
Current career status of the original duo
As of August 21, 2026, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are not touring together and there are no officially announced Simon & Garfunkel concerts; the catalog is instead kept live through tribute productions and reissues.
Simon & Garfunkel at a glance
- Act: Simon & Garfunkel
- Genre: Folk rock, pop
- Origin: New York City, United States
- Active since: 1964
- Lineup: Paul Simon (songwriting, guitar, vocals), Art Garfunkel (vocals)
- Label: Columbia Records (original albums)
- Key works: Sounds of Silence (1966), Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme (1966), Bookends (1968), Bridge over Troubled Water (1970)
- Current album/single: Catalog title Bridge over Troubled Water, originally released January 26, 1970
- Charts / certifications: In Germany, the compilation Simon and Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits placed among the Top 100 albums of 1979, while singles such as El Condor Pasa, Cecilia and Bridge Over Troubled Water appeared in the 1970 year-end singles list.
- Next live date: Currently no officially announced Simon & Garfunkel concert date; tribute tours like Duo Graceland and The Simon & Garfunkel Story perform the songs on stage.
Frequently asked questions about Simon & Garfunkel
Are Simon & Garfunkel still touring together?
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel no longer have an active tour together as of August 2026; their songs are performed live mainly by tribute productions such as Duo Graceland in Germany and the international show The Simon & Garfunkel Story.
Where can fans in Germany see Simon & Garfunkel songs live in 2026?
German audiences can experience the duo’s repertoire at tribute concerts by Duo Graceland and other Simon & Garfunkel tribute acts, with dates in cities including Bühl, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Osterode am Harz and Weißenburg in Bayern during 2026.
What are the most important albums by Simon & Garfunkel?
Their core studio albums are Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M., Sounds of Silence, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, Bookends and Bridge over Troubled Water, the last of which is often cited as their artistic and commercial peak.
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