Jacob Collier - The Light For Days Tour - A Series of Solo Performances in Intimate Spaces

Karl-Farkass-Gasse 19

1030 Wien

 

The exceptional musician will perform intimate shows in September
in the Austrian and German capitals

Whether by audiences, fellow musicians, or critics—Jacob Collier is universally adored around the world for his music. The 31-year-old has long been considered one of the most creative artists of the 21st century. The British singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, and world-builder took the modern music industry by storm a decade ago with his depth, brilliance, and boundless vision. Above all, Jacob Collier communicates, writes, and performs with a human warmth, openness, and radical inclusivity that melts hearts and blows minds alike around the world, inspiring millions in the process. Out of a total of 16 Grammy nominations, Jacob Collier has won seven, making him the first British artist to win a Grammy for each of his first five studio albums. Collaborations with global stars such as Coldplay, SZA, John Mayer, Stormzy, Ty Dolla $ign, Steve Vai, Hans Zimmer, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, as well as with his own mother, Suzie Collier, highlight not only the musician’s stature but also his musical universality and diversity.

Since the beginning of his career, Jacob Collier has been pushing the boundaries of creative possibilities: He writes songs in keys that don’t exist, breaks through the limitations of DAWs, and completely upends the rules of music theory. One of his most remarkable collaborations to date may be a recording he made with his fans, incorporating over 100,000 people speaking 23 different languages into his album “Djesse Vol. 4.” The record—the culminating part of his tetralogy—was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys and showcased Jacob Collier’s relentless drive to break with convention and tackle the impossible. Once again. He redefined the possible connection between an artist and his audience, uniting an even greater fusion of people across every continent in a language that needs no words.

In 2025, Jacob Collier released his latest album, “The Light For Days.” This time, however, the album focuses on just a single instrument: the guitar. During a short trip to London, he decided to explore his 5-string and 10-string acoustic guitars even more deeply than before. The result is an intimate album, recorded in just four days, that reflects the essence of Jacob Collier’s artistry. It serves as a sonic counterpoint to the explosive moments of his live shows, when only he and his music remain. Following a major arena tour in 2025, Jacob Collier is embarking on his next big adventure this year—one that also serves as a counterpoint. On his “The Light For Days” Tour in September 2026, Jacob Collier will visit Vienna and Berlin, among other cities, and promises a series of solo performances at intimate venues. This will take him to GLOBE WIEN in Vienna and the Admiralspalast in Berlin. Only time will tell what happens there and what comes next.

(Source: globe.wien)