Steve Hackett is adding more chances for fans to hear Genesis favorites live.
The guitarist has added nine dates to his 2027 North American tour, bringing the announced schedule to nearly 20 shows.
The expanded run, part of his Best of Genesis & Solo Gems tour, follows April’s Cruise to the Edge. The current itinerary begins April 10 in Atlanta and runs through May 8 in Quebec City, with stops including Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, Toronto and Montréal.
Hackett and his band are also set to perform three nights with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra at Palais Montcalm from May 6 to 8, according to his official tour schedule.
“I’ll be bringing this thrilling new show out in 2027 to celebrate the very best of Genesis, including the biggest fan favorites, as well as solo classics,” Hackett said in a news release. “It will be a blast!”
When did Steve Hackett play with Genesis?
Hackett played guitar with Genesis from 1971 to 1977, alongside drummer Phil Collins, who had joined the band in 1970. Collins later took over as lead vocalist after Peter Gabriel left in 1975. During Hackett’s tenure, Genesis released albums including Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound, and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.
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Recent shows have featured Genesis songs such as “Watcher of the Skies,” “Supper’s Ready,” “Firth of Fifth,” and “Dance on a Volcano.” The 2027 setlist has not been announced, but the tour’s title alludes to a mix of Genesis material and solo selections.
Who is joining Steve Hackett on tour?
Hackett will be joined by vocalist Nad Sylvan, keyboardist Lalle Larsson, multi-instrumentalist Rob Townsend, drummer Felix Lehrmann, and bassist and guitarist Jonas Reingold. The lineup has accompanied him on recent tours celebrating the band’s progressive-rock catalog.
The new dates build on a busy stretch for Hackett, whose recent live projects have included full-album Genesis retrospectives. In 2025, he performed The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway in its entirety, with the concert later released as The Lamb Stands Up Live at the Royal Albert Hall.