Overview
- Organizers announced the Oct. 1 concert on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, confirming Radio City Music Hall as the venue and an initial roster of high‑profile performers.
- The lineup includes Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Jon Batiste, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Billy F Gibbons and many others, with Buddy Guy also slated to perform.
- Steve Jordan will serve as musical director and the event is produced by Blackbird Presents and Live Nation with Keith Wortman, Garry Buck and Scooter Weintraub named as executive producers.
- Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 26 at 10 a.m. ET through mainstream outlets such as Ticketmaster, and organizers say additional legendary artists and special guests will be announced.
- The concert highlights Guy’s long influence on electric blues and modern guitarists and follows his recent 2025 album and major honors, potentially drawing new audiences to the blues through cross‑generational collaborations.