LENOX, Mass. — James Taylor returns to Tanglewood with his All-Star Band for performances on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, at 8 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. 

 

Taylor will be joined by the Boston-bred acoustic harmony trio Tiny Habits. To celebrate Independence Day, the July 4 concert will be followed by a fireworks display over the Stockbridge Bowl. Proceeds from the July 4 concert will be donated by Kim and James Taylor to support Tanglewood.  

 

Tickets for the two Taylor concerts go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. at www.tanglewood.org.  

 

The 2025 concerts mark 51 years since Taylor first performed at Tanglewood, beginning what has become a favorite Tanglewood tradition that consistently draws capacity crowds to celebrate the holiday weekend. As part of last summer's 50th anniversary celebration, Taylor was awarded the Tanglewood Medal in recognition of his extraordinary career as a singer-songwriter, the indelible mark he has made on the summer festival, and his longstanding support of the BSO and Tanglewood. 

 

Over the course of his celebrated songwriting and performing career, Taylor has sold more than 100 million albums, earning gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968. 

 

Taylor lives primarily in the Berkshires with his wife, Kim and their sons Henry and Rufus.

 

Taylor's annual concerts are part of the Popular Artist Series at Tanglewood, Additional popular artists performing in 2025 will be announced with the rest of the Tanglewood schedule on Jan. 30.