After decades of crafting a unique musical world between folk, Renaissance influences, and rock sensibility, Blackmore’s Night has revealed a set of six U.S. concert dates this November.
For many fans, these shows may feel especially precious — a chance once more to be swept away by their timeless, wood-and-string sound in a live setting.
The run begins November 9 at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia, and wraps up November 29 at Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, New York, with stops in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and upstate New York in between.
These dates align with what is already listed on the band’s official tour page, confirming the schedule is firm.
The Musical Alchemy of Blackmore’s Night
Since its founding in 1997, Blackmore’s Night has occupied a singular niche: romantic, pastoral, time-slipping music that nods to medieval and Renaissance traditions while retaining folk-rock vitality.
Their instrumentation is rich and varied: mandolins, hurdy-gurdy, violin, woodwinds, acoustic guitars, and occasional electric touches. Over the years, they’ve learned to balance softness and fire, weaving in modern sensibilities without relinquishing the dreamlike ambience that defines them.
Their most recent studio album, Nature’s Light (2021), continues their tradition of blending nature, myth, and musical craftsmanship. In concert, they often revisit old favorites and reinterpret covers (for example, they’ve offered versions of Diamonds & Rust or The Temple of the King) alongside their originals.
Part of what makes a Blackmore’s Night show special is its immersive sensibility: fans sometimes dress in period garb, the stage setting may evoke candlelit halls or forest groves, and between songs there is often storytelling, theatricality, and close connection with the audience. It’s part concert, part musical reverie.
Why This Tour Hits Deeper: Health & Time
For longtime followers, one of the most poignant aspects of this tour is that Ritchie Blackmore’s health has increasingly constrained the ways the band can perform and travel. In recent interviews, Candice Night has shared sobering updates.
Blackmore suffered a heart attack in 2023, and had six stents implanted to manage arterial blockages.
His doctors have reportedly advised against flying, citing that air travel places too much strain on his heart.
Beyond cardiac concerns, he is also managing gout (which affects his feet and joint mobility), arthritis, and chronic back problems.
Candice has openly acknowledged that “it’s getting harder for him” to endure long travel or demanding performances.
Because of these limits, the couple appears to be carefully planning shows within drivable distances (rather than long flights), and for now, there are no European dates announced.
In effect, each show becomes more than a concert: it becomes a celebration of what remains possible, a reminder of the fragility of even great artistry. For fans, knowing that each note may be harder earned deepens the emotional resonance.
The Band on Stage
While Blackmore and Candice remain the centerpiece, the live band enriches the sonic tapestry. The core lineup typically includes:
Bard David — keyboards
Scarlet Fiddler — violin (and often backing vocals)
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Lady Jessie — rhythm guitar and backing vocals
Earl Grey — bass
Troubadour of Aberdeen — percussion
Together, they recreate the lush, layered textures that make each Blackmore’s Night show feel like stepping into another time.
Full Tour Dates
Here’s a quick glance at the announced November run:
Nov 9 — The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA
Nov 13 — Mickey’s Black Box, Lititz, PA
Nov 15 — Newtown Theater, Newtown, NJ
Nov 20 — The Queen, Wilmington, DE
Nov 23 — Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, NY
Nov 29 — Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown, NY
As of now, these are the only U.S. East Coast shows officially confirmed on their tour calendar.
What Fans Should Know & Look Forward To
Setlist expectations: Recent performances mix classic Blackmore’s Night gems with covers drawn from Ritchie’s broader catalog (Deep Purple, Rainbow) and folk standards.
Ticket pricing: On secondary markets, ticket prices for this tour begin in the U.S. $70–$80 range and go higher depending on seating and demand.
Intimacy over spectacle: Given Blackmore’s physical constraints, these shows are likely to emphasize mood, storytelling, and emotional resonance over grand theatrics.
A historic snapshot: Even if the band continues in some form, the conditions under which Blackmore can still perform are changing. These November concerts may become a kind of living archive — a chance to see him play while he still can.