Sir Rod Stewart announces his final tour: ‘The time has come’

| Freelance Entertainment and SEO Reporter Published September 28, 2026 10:23am Updated September 28, 2026 10:23am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Sir Rod Stewart is hitting the road for one last time in 2027. The Maggie May icon, 81, has announced his final tour after six decades in the music industry. Sharing the news on social media, The Final Encore tour includes dates across the world, including in the UK and Ireland. The tour kicks off on April 23 in Dublin, followed by shows in Belfast, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, and London. He will be supported at the shows by 80s icon Howard Jones, best known for his singles Like to Get to Know You Well, What Is Love?, New Song, and Things Can Only Get Better. Posting a video on Instagram, the Young Turks hitmaker said: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, after much deliberation and sadness, I have to announce that next year will be my last tour for ever ever.’ Sir Rod Stewart has announced that his next tour will be his last (Picture: Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage) He assured fans that he is ‘not retiring,’ but that this will be ‘the last rock’n’roll tour.’ ‘I want to thank you for everything that you’ve given me and I hope I’ve given you something in return,’ he continued. He then went on to repeatedly hit one note on his piano, singing: ‘So please come and see me on the tour, it’s gonna be great.’ In the caption, he added: ‘Well, here we go… one last time! ‘Come and see me on my One Last Time Tour for one more round of rock ’n’ roll. I’m really looking forward to it. Get your tickets now with link in the bio.’ Fans were quick to share their devastation in the comment section, with Johnmoonshow writing: ‘You will always be in the hearts of millions of people forever and ever. Thank you for all the amazing music. Keep Rocking you absolute legend!’ The Maggie May singer has said he is not retiring, but will no longer be touring (Picture: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) Rod Stewart's The Final Encore tour dates April 23, 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland April 27, SSE Arena, Belfast, UK April 29, OVO Hydro, Glasgow, UK May 4, Utilita Arena, Birmingham, UK May 6, Co-op Live, Manchester, UK May 11, The O2, London, UK May 28, Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands May 29, AFAS Dome, Antwerp, Belgium June 1, Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany June 3, PSD Bank Dome, Düsseldorf, Germany June 6, Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark June 9, Veikkaus Arena, Helsinki, Finland June 11, Dalhalla, Rättvik, Sweden June 13, Sverresboro, Trondheim, Norway June 15, Plenen, Bergen, Norway June 18, Sportsarena, Budapest, Hungary June 20, Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany June 22, Pula Arena, Pula, Croatia June 24, O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic July 20, Tauron Arena, Kraków, Poland July 24, ZAG Arena, Hanover, Germany Tevans49577 added: ‘I used to take my mum to @sirrodstewart concerts when she was alive. We played Sailing at her funeral. I’ll be there for your last.’ Nealsmom1 said: ‘I’m so glad I finally got to see you (this past January at the Hard Rock in Florida)…..you have given me the soundtrack of my life and I thank you for that Sir Rod! I look forward to many more years…..Oh Maggie!’ In a statement about the final shows, Sir Rod said: ‘The time has come to say farewell to life on the road. After more than six decades, The Final Encore will most definitely be my last. I’ve been singing the music I love since I was 19 years old, and I’ve had the privilege of taking it around the world to all of you. ‘It has given me a life beyond anything I could ever have imagined, and I hope I’ve given you some fond memories in return. So, may I take this opportunity to thank you for making this extraordinary life possible.’ Sir Rod’s health issues have affected his tours over the last few years, causing several cancellations and rescheduled shows. He recently pulled out of a show in San Diego with 40 minutes to spare after suffering a bout of laryngitis. Sir Rod has cancelled a series of shows lately due to health issues (Picture: John Medina/Getty Images) Before that, he axed two shows in his Las Vegas residency, citing a sinus infection that left him needing vocal recovery time. Sir Rod also sparked concern after relying on an oxygen tank to get through another performance in Utah, joking that he had ‘nearly f****** fainted’ in the aftermath. Earlier this month, Sir Rod faced backlash after being spotted at the World Cup in spite of his cancelled performances. Arrow MORE: Massive 90s boyband ‘secretly planning first UK tour in years’ Arrow MORE: Liam Gallagher warns Oasis fans there are ‘no more tickets left’ for 2027 tour Arrow MORE: Amelia Dimoldenberg slams ‘puppet’ Ed Sheeran in brutal SNL UK monologue Switched On Get plugged into the week’s must-watch shows, unmissable moments, and expert reviews with Metro TV Editor Sabrina Barr.