Sheila E. is an American singer, drummer and percussionist, born in Oakland in 1957. Her music draws on funk, pop and Latin jazz, and she became widely known through her 1984 album The Glamorous Life, its title song, “A Love Bizarre” and her extensive work with Prince.

Sheila E. and her band opened concerts on Prince’s Purple Rain Tour before she played drums and served as musical director on the Sign o’ the Times and Lovesexy tours. She later led her own concert band and toured as a member of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band.

She has brought her band to the Montreux Jazz Festival, while Los Angeles audiences have seen her perform at the Playboy Jazz Festival.

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The next Sheila E. concert takes place on Friday, November 27, 2026 at Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland in Oakland, CA, United States.

Yes, Sheila E. has 2 upcoming dates scheduled in United States.

Sheila E. is playing in Oakland and more. See the full schedule above.

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Sheila E. Concerts, Tour Dates & Tickets 2026–2027

Sheila E. has 2 upcoming concerts listed on Eventworld between November 27 and November 28, 2026, all taking place in Oakland.

Follow Sheila E. on Eventworld to keep track of their schedule. New dates appear on this page as soon as they are announced.

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27 Nov · Oakland, CA, United States 28 Nov · Oakland, CA, United States

Played in 2026

2 concerts

Concerts per year

2026

Most performed in

1. Los Angeles, CA x1

Genres

Pop Soul & R&B

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Sheila E. Tickets & 2026–2027 Tour Dates