Rod Stewart announces farewell tour, his last rock and roll tour ‘ever’

Rod Stewart has announced his "Final Encore."

The rock legend, 81, has announced new concert dates that he says will be his "last tour ever."

"Ladies and gentlemen, after much deliberation and sadness, I have to announce, next year will be my last tour ever, ever," he said in an Instagram video on Monday, Sept. 28. "I'm not retiring, but this will be the last rock and roll tour. So I want to thank you for everything you've given me, and hopefully I've given you something in return."

The video came alongside The Final Encore Tour concert dates across the United Kingdom and Europe, from April to July 2027. He is also scheduled to perform in the United States, including Georgia and Florida in March and Colorado for two nights in September 2027.

"Please come back and see me on the tour," he said, slamming a nearby piano in song: "It's gonna be great."

Stewart had postponed a Cincinnati concert in August hours before show time "due to an unforeseen but minor medical procedure that required prompt attention." Days later, his team announced he would be canceling the remainder of his Las Vegas residency and 2026 One Last Time farewell…

Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/entertainment/