Kick off summer with James Taylor at Tanglewood! James Taylor and his All-Star Band return to Tanglewood on July 3 and 4! Tickets will go on sale starting January 29 at 10 a.m. Stick around after the July 4 show for fireworks! Proceeds from the July 4 concert will be donated by Kim and James Taylor to Tanglewood. This summer marks 50 years since James Taylor first performed at Tanglewood in 1974. As of 2024, his will have made a total of 51 appearances at the Shed, making him one of the most frequent Tanglewood guest performers of all time!