Arts & Entertainment

The Eagles, James Taylor Playing Citizens Bank Park July 28

Get ready for classic tunes and folk songs Philly, because the people behind "Hotel California" and "Fire and Rain" are coming to town.

PHILADELPHIA – Baby boomers and classic rock aficionados can relive the days of glory next summer at Citizens Bank Park, as legendary rockers The Eagles and folk singer-songwriter James Taylor are set to play the stadium in 2018.

Announced Tuesday, Nov. 21, The Eagles are embarking on a North American tour that begins in March at Chicago's United Center and ends July 28 right here in Philadelphia.

During the tour, the "Hotel California" writers will be joined by Chris Stapleton and Jimmy Buffet.

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But its James Taylor & His All-Star Band who will join the six-time-Grammy-winning band in Philadelphia. Both The Eagles and James Taylor received Kennedy Center Honors in 2016.

Tickets for the Philadelphia show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. American Express Card Members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m.

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Additional presale opportunities will be available beginning Thursday, Nov. 30.

Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster.com.

In January 2016, fans and the music community mourned the death of Glen Frey who was a founding member of The Eagles.

The full list of tour stops is below.

"Evening with the Eagles" arena concerts:

  • Wednesday, March 14,Chicago, IL, United Center
  • Friday, March 23, Nashville, TN, Bridgestone Arena
  • Thursday, May 10, Vancouver, BC, Rogers Arena
  • Sunday, July 15, Toronto, ON, Air Canada Center
  • Friday, July 20, Boston, MA, TD Garden

The Eagles and Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band:

  • Saturday, April 14, Orlando, FL, Camping World Stadium
  • Saturday, April 21, Miami, FL, Hard Rock Stadium
  • Thursday, June 28, Denver, CO, Coors Field
  • Saturday, June, Minneapolis, MN,Target Field

The Eagles and James Taylor & His All-Star Band:

  • Thursday, July 26, Washington, DC, Nationals Park
  • Saturday, July 28, Philadelphia, PA, citizens Bank Park

The Eagles with special guest Chris Stapleton:

  • Saturday, June 23, Dallas, TX, AT&T Stadium

Glenn Frey of the Eagles performs at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in Atlanta. (Photo by Robb D. Cohen/Invision/AP)

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