Patti Smith Performs

Patti Smith Performs and Reflects

Patti Smith appeared on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where she reflected on her influential album Horses and her newly released memoir, Bread of Angels.

Performance on Colbert

During her appearance, Smith performed the song “Peaceable Kingdom” from her 2004 album Trampin’, accompanied by Tony Shanahan on stage.

Anniversary Tour

Smith will launch a North American tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of Horses, with shows beginning November 10th in Seattle.

In 2022, Consequence named Smith’s Horses the 17th greatest album of all time.

2025 Tour Dates

11/10 – Seattle, WA @ The Paramount Theatre
11/12 – Oakland, CA @ The Fox Theatre
11/13 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
11/15 – Los Angeles, CA @ Walt Disney Concert Hall
11/17 – Chicago, IL @ The Chicago Theatre
11/18 – Chicago, IL @ The Chicago Theatre
11/21 – New York, NY @ The Beacon
11/22 – New York, NY @ The Beacon
11/24 – Boston, MA @ The Orpheum Theatre
11/28 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
11/29 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met

Memoir and Legacy

Alongside the tour, Smith recently published Bread of Angels, sharing stories from her childhood and life experiences that shaped her artistry.

Author’s summary: Patti Smith honors the 50th anniversary of Horses with a North American tour and shares personal insights through her new memoir Bread of Angels.

Consequence — 2025-11-07