Bon Jovi, the Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band known for decades of chart-topping hits and legendary live performances, has announced their long-awaited return to the stage. The global tour will kick off in July 2026 at New York’s Madison Square Garden and wrap up at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium, with additional stops in Dublin and Edinburgh. The tour is produced by Live Nation.
The announcement marks the band’s first full-scale concert run since Jon Bon Jovi’s highly publicized vocal cord surgery and recovery, which was documented in the Hulu series Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.
Jon Bon Jovi shared his excitement, saying: “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!”
Fans in New York City can register now here to participate in the artist presale, powered by Seated, beginning Monday, October 27 at 10 a.m. ET. Additional presales will take place throughout the week, leading up to the general on-sale Friday, October 31 at 10 a.m. ET.
For fans in the U.K. and Ireland, presale access begins Monday, October 27 at 9 a.m. local time for those who preorder Forever (Legendary Edition) here. Additional pre-sales will follow throughout the week, with general sales starting Friday, October 31 at 9 a.m. local time via BonJovi.com and LiveNation.co.uk.
The band will release Forever (Legendary Edition) on October 24 through Island Records. This expanded version of their 2024 album Forever features guest appearances on every track, plus two new songs. Collaborators include Bruce Springsteen on “Hollow Man”, Jelly Roll on “Living Proof”, and Jason Isbell on “Waves”. The album also adds a brand-new song, “Red, White And Jersey”, and a Spanish-language version of “We Made It Look Easy”. Additional guest artists include James Bay, Robbie Williams, Ryan Tedder, The War And Treaty, Joe Elliott of Def Leppard, Lainey Wilson, Avril Lavigne, and Marcus King, among others.
Bon Jovi explained the project’s origins, saying: “This album is more than just a collection of collaborations, it is an album borne out of necessity. My vocal cord rehab was a well-documented journey that played out while releasing Forever in 2024. I was singing well in the studio for recording, but the vocal demands and rigors of touring were still slightly out of reach for me. Without an ability to tour at that time, I continued working in the studio and called on some friends, great singers, artists, musicians and also just great people.”
He added: “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.”
Produced by Jon Bon Jovi and John Shanks, Forever reunited Jon with longtime Bon Jovi members — keyboardist David Bryan and drummer Tico Torres — alongside bassist Hugh McDonald and guitarist Phil X. The album and upcoming tour together mark a major new chapter in the band’s storied career, celebrating both resilience and the enduring connection between Bon Jovi and their global fanbase.
Tour dates:
July 07 – New York, Madison Square Garden
July 09 – New York, Madison Square Garden
July 12 – New York, Madison Square Garden
July 14 – New York, Madison Square Garden
August 28 – Edinburgh, UK, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
August 30 – Dublin, Ireland, Croke Park
September 04 – London, UK, Wembley Stadium
