Marking their much anticipated return to live touring, Bon Jovi has announced a global series of concert dates across New York, London, Dublin and Edinburgh running from July through September 2026. The GRAMMY Award-winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted band has added a second London show at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 6th September 2026 due to phenomenal demand, following their first Wembley performance on Friday 4th September 2026, which has already sold out. General tickets go on sale Friday 31st October at 9am via Bon Jovi’s official website and Live Nation.
The tour announcement arrives following Jon Bon Jovi’s well-documented vocal cord surgery and rehabilitation process, which was featured in the critically acclaimed Hulu docu-series Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story. The rock legends have experienced unprecedented demand for tickets, with the Madison Square Garden residency expanding from six to eight shows as two additional dates were added to accommodate fan interest. Demand has been described as unprecedented on both sides of the Atlantic, reflecting the magnitude of anticipation surrounding the band’s comeback to the live stage.
The Forever Tour will kick off with eight shows at New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden beginning Tuesday 7th July 2026, before the band travels across the Atlantic to perform in Edinburgh at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on Friday 28th August, followed by a Dublin show at Croke Park on Sunday 30th August. The tour will conclude with the two London performances at Wembley Stadium in early September. This comprehensive tour schedule marks one of the most significant rock announcements in recent memory, as fans have waited patiently for the band’s return to touring while Jon Bon Jovi recovered and rehabilitated his voice.
Commenting on the tour announcement, Jon Bon Jovi expressed his enthusiasm and gratitude, stating: “There is a lot of joy in this announcement – joy that we can share these nights together with our amazing fans and joy that the band can be together. I am lucky enough to be able to hold a light out to the audience each night and stand in their reflection for a tremendous collective experience – I get to stand in the WE of our concerts. And I’ve spoken extensively on my gratitude but I will say it again, I’m deeply grateful that the fans and the brotherhood of this band have been patient and allowed me the time needed to get healthy and prepare for touring. I’m ready and excited!” His comments reflect the gravity of returning to touring following his health challenges and the extensive rehabilitation process documented in the recent Hulu series.
Accompanying the tour announcement, Bon Jovi released their latest studio album FOREVER (Legendary Edition) last week, a star-studded collaboration album featuring reimagined takes on songs from their FOREVER album released in June 2024. The album brings together some of the biggest names in music, including Bruce Springsteen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Carin Leon, Joe Elliott, Robbie Williams and Avril Lavigne, among others. The collaboration concept emerged from Jon Bon Jovi’s need during his recovery period, as he explained: “This album is more than just a collection of collaborations, it is an album borne out of necessity. My vocal cord surgery and subsequent rehab was a well-documented journey that played out while releasing Forever in June 2024. I was singing well enough in the studio for the recording, but the vocal demands and rigors of touring were still out of reach for me.”
Jon Bon Jovi further elaborated on the album’s significance, noting that without the ability to tour or promote the original Forever album during his recovery, he decided to call upon fellow artists for support. “All are great singers, artists, and also just great people. The result is an album with a new viewpoint and new spirit — a collaboration album that proves we all get by in this world with a little help from our friends. I feel tremendous joy and gratitude releasing this album and I think it shows in the music. I can say with certainty that there is always something bigger than ME, and that’s WE,” he expressed. This philosophy of unity and collaboration resonates throughout the new album and marks an important chapter in Bon Jovi’s legacy.
The original FOREVER album, released in June 2024, received significant critical acclaim. The Times described it as “a triumph,” while The Sun praised its “masterful vocal performance and some of Jon’s most affecting lyrics.” The Daily Mirror noted that the “Jersey Boys have still got the swagger,” and Classic Rock magazine called it a “big-sounding record designed to be played in big rooms.” The album showcases Bon Jovi’s enduring appeal and the quality of material that fans can expect to hear during the Forever Tour dates.
The tour is produced by Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company. Tickets are available via Bon Jovi’s official website at bonjovi.com and through Live Nation at LiveNation.co.uk. Over their illustrious career spanning more than three decades since their formation in 1983, Bon Jovi has sold over 130 million albums worldwide, performed thousands of concerts in more than 50 countries for more than 35 million fans, and generated ticket grosses well over $1 billion around the world in the last decade alone, cementing their status as consummate rock and roll royalty.
Forever Tour dates 2026
- Tuesday 7th July – New York, Madison Square Garden
- Thursday 9th July – New York, Madison Square Garden
- Sunday 12th July – New York, Madison Square Garden
- Tuesday 14th July – New York, Madison Square Garden
- Thursday 16th July – New York, Madison Square Garden
- Sunday 19th July – New York, Madison Square Garden
- Tuesday 21st July – New York, Madison Square Garden
- Thursday 23rd July – New York, Madison Square Garden
- Friday 28th August – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
- Sunday 30th August – Dublin, Croke Park
- Friday 4th September – London, Wembley Stadium (Sold Out)
- Sunday 6th September – London, Wembley Stadium
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