Rod Stewart announces 2027 farewell tour

Rod Stewart has announced his final major concert tour, titled ‘The Final Encore’, scheduled for 2027. The 81-year-old singer revealed a 21-date itinerary spanning the United Kingdom and Europe.

The tour is set to begin on April 23, 2027, at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, with subsequent stops in Belfast, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, and London. The European leg will also include performances in Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Budapest, Prague, and several German cities, including Berlin, Düsseldorf, Munich, and Hanover. The tour is scheduled to conclude on July 24, 2027, in Hanover, Germany.

While this marks the end of his career as a major touring artist, Stewart indicated he is not retiring from music entirely. He expressed interest in continuing to record and may participate in occasional performances. Additionally, he plans to fulfill previously rescheduled shows at Red Rocks in Colorado, USA, in September 2027.