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Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. In the ‘60s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Six decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.

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Judy Collins – Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell Tour

Lobero Theatre

For nearly six decades and across 55 iconic albums, Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. Her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell's “Both Sides Now” won the 1969 Grammy Award for Best Folk Performance, her sweetly intimate version of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns” was the Grammy’s Song of the Year in 1975, and her interpretation of “Amazing Grace” was inducted by the Library of Congress into the National Recording Registry.

Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes Farewell Tour with Bruce Cockburn

The Ford

Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she released her masterful debut, A Maid of Constant Sorrow, and became a tastemaker within the thriving Greenwich Village folk community, bringing other singer-songwriters to a wider audience, including Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, and Randy Newman. Decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work.

With her 2026 tour, Collins is taking a rare moment to look back on her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers. The cultural icon will perform an exclusive series of shows bringing to full bloom her chamber-folk masterwork supported by an orchestra. The show will also feature Collins’ most beloved songs from her decades-spanning oeuvre.

Judy Collins with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra

Cape Fear Community College

In the stirring and eclectic presentation, This Land, celebrated pianist, NPR host, and California native Lara Downes welcomes an all-star cast of collaborators for a program of classical and popular music that explores the richness and complexity of the American experience.

Lara Downes and Friends

Cal Performances

In her 6th decade as an artist—and as prolific as ever, having released her 55th album earlier this year—Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins is taking a rare moment to look back on her landmark 1967 album, “Wildflowers.” The cultural icon will perform an exclusive series of shows, bringing to full bloom her chamber-folk masterwork supported by an orchestra.
The show will also feature Judy’s most beloved songs from her decades-spanning oeuvre. This program will also run nationwide on PBS as a pledge drive starting in June 2024 and will run through 2025.

SSSO presents Judy Collins: Wildflowers in Concert

Proctors Theatre

Experience a night of timeless music and storytelling with two legendary voices in one evening. These iconic singer-songwriters, whose artistry helped shape the folk revival of the ’60s and beyond, take the stage for an intimate and unforgettable concert.

Judy Collins & Tom Rush

Experience the magic of Judy Collins—an icon whose voice, songs, and spirit have touched the world for more than five decades. With over 55 albums, countless awards, and unforgettable classics like “Both Sides Now” and “Send in the Clowns,” Judy’s music continues to move hearts and inspire generations.

Judy Collins

Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.

Edmonds Center For the Arts

Judy Collins inspires audiences with her sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and unwavering commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly. Here, new generations bask in the glow of her iconic fifty-five-album body of work. Also, they draw inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.

Dakota

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. Six decades into her career, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work. Joining Collins for this special evening are members of the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra to bring her chamber-folk masterwork to full bloom.

Judy Collins With The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra

Ridgefield Playhouse

Seven decades of sublime and powerful music-making, 55 albums, numerous awards, and tributes: Judy Collins is a living legend. She began as an interpreter of traditional folk songs and became the artist who introduced mass audiences to the work of contemporary songwriters, including Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, and Randy Newman, in the mid-sixties, and numerous others since. Today, Judy Collins is as creatively vigorous as ever: writing, touring worldwide, and nurturing fresh talent. She is a true modern-day Renaissance woman: filmmaker, record label head, musical mentor, in-demand keynote speaker, social activist, and, of course, brilliant performer. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch a living legend in concert.

An Evening With Judy Collins

Massey Theatre

Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than 40 years. She is noted for her rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now,” which has been entered into the GRAMMY’s Hall of Fame, among many other accomplishments. “Ms. Collins’ ethereal, vibratoless soprano…evokes a shaft of moonlight on a clear night providing silver-blue illumination.  In such enchanted light, the spirits come out to dance.” – The New York Times

McCallum Theatre

50 years ago, singer-songwriter Stephen Still met singer-songwriter Judy Collins, known for her piercing ocean blue eyes. Their tumultuous love
affair would later be immortalized by Stills with his composition “Suite:
Judy Blue Eyes,” performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash on their landmark
debut. Both artists would go gone to shape modern music with visionary
approaches, but Stills and Collins’ short fiery union remains a transformative era for the two artists.

The Plaza Live

GRAMMY® Award winning, platinum selling folk/rock singer-songwriter Judy Collins returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre! Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. Her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now from her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, has been entered into the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame. Judy Collins, now 77, is as creatively vigorous as ever, writing, touring worldwide, and nurturing fresh talent. She is a modern day Renaissance woman who is also an accomplished painter, filmmaker, record label head, musical mentor, and an in-demand keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. She continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart.

Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

In her 50-plus years in music, Judy Collins has always exhibited impeccable taste in songcraft. On her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, she curated a stunning collection featuring originals alongside songs by not-yet household names such as Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, and adventurous selections by Jacques Brel and Francesco Landini. Her discerning palette, and her literary gifts, have enabled her to evolve into a poetic, storyteller songwriter. Now, in her 6th decade as a singer and songwriter, Judy is experiencing a profound level of growth and prolific creativity.

The Flynn

In her 50-plus years in music, Judy Collins has always exhibited impeccable taste in songcraft. On her landmark 1967album, Wildflowers, she curated a stunning collection featuring originals alongside songs by not-yet household names such as Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, and adventurous selections by Jacques Brel and Francesco Landini. Her discerning palette, and her literary gifts, have enabled her to evolve into a poetic, storyteller songwriter. Now, in her 6th decade as a singer and songwriter, Judy is experiencing a profound level of growth and prolific creativity.

Judy Collins · Holiday & Hits Tour

Fox Tucson Theatre

Legendary Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.

An Evening with Judy Collins

Jefferson Performing Arts Center

The Lerner Theatre 

Graham Nash, a founding member of the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Towering above everything that Nash has accomplished in his multi-faceted career stands the litany of songs that he has written and introduced to the soundtrack of our lives. Also performing is Judy Collins, who has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism for five decades.

Graham Nash: An Evening of Songs and Stories With special guest Judy Collins

Carnegie Hall

Washington Center Main Stage

Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices.

Judy Collins inspires audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.

Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space

With an impressive career spanning over sixty years, legendary singer/songwriter Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folk songs and contemporary themes. From “Both Sides Now” and “Send in the Clowns” to “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “Amazing Grace”, Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a commitment to social activism. Today, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, and her inspiring legacy as one of our country’s cultural treasures.

Highlands Church

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work. Ms. Collins will be accompanied by the stellar Richardson Symphony Orchestra led by Maestro Clay Couturiaux.

Judy Collins Wildflower Tour

Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. Her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. The Grammy award-winning singer songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions.

Broward Center For The Performing Arts

50 years ago, singer-songwriter Stephen Still met singer-songwriter Judy
Collins, known for her piercing ocean blue eyes. Their tumultuous love
affair would later be immortalized by Stills with his composition “Suite:
Judy Blue Eyes,” performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash on their landmark
debut. Both artists would go gone to shape modern music with visionary
approaches, but Stills and Collins’ short fiery union remains a
transformative era for the two artists.

The RSO is excited to partner with the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts to co-present Judy Collins in concert on Saturday, January 27, 2024. In the 1960s, Ms. Collins evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work.

Folk and jazz icons share the stage for an unforgettable double bill of songs and stories. Join Grammy Award winner Judy Collins, “the wild ageless angel of pop” (The New York Times), as she performs her legendary 1967 album Wildflowers in its entirety. Collins is joined by Madeleine Peyroux, who has become one of today’s most acclaimed jazz singers since she began her illustrious career busking on the busy streets of Paris.

Judy Collins & Madeleine Peyroux

Kennedy Center

Big Hits & Spellbound is an approximately 80-minute program of songs that whisks the audience away to a lifetime of stories, songwriting, and personal revelation. Spellbound is Judy’s most autobiographical and personal album. It revisits the thrilling 1960s Greenwich Village years; recreates breathtaking moments in the wilds of Colorado during Judy’s childhood; snapshots her hellraising years; and frames quiet moments of nature from just a few years back. Select entries from the album will be rounded out with timeless hits from Judy’s career and beyond.

Judy Collins - Big Hits & Spellbound

Soka Performing Arts Center

Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes – Farewell

In 2026, Collins bids adieu to the road with her "SWEET JUDY BLUE EYES" Farewell Tour, launching July 4, 2026 and running through 2027—an expansive final run across North America and beyond that gives audiences one last chance to experience her timeless voice and storytelling live.

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Judy Collins

Events

Upcoming events

27 - 30 Oct, 2026

Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes – Farewell · Dakota

Jan 9, 2027

Judy Collins – Sweet Judy Blues Eyes: Farewell Tour ·

Past events

Sep 27, 2026

Judy Collins – Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell Tour · Lobero Theatre

Aug 7, 2026

Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes Farewell Tour with Bruce Cockburn · The Ford

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