Bon Jovi has officially announced their return to the stage with the "Forever Tour," marking their first series of live performances since frontman Jon Bon Jovi underwent vocal cord surgery in 2022. The tour is set to commence in July 2026, beginning with a four-night residency at New York's Madison Square Garden on July 7, 9, 12, and 14. Following these performances, the band will head to Europe, with scheduled concerts at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on August 28, Dublin's Croke Park on August 30, and London's Wembley Stadium on September 4. (apnews.com)
This tour announcement comes after a six-year hiatus from touring, during which Jon Bon Jovi focused on recovering from a significant vocal cord surgery. In 2022, he began experiencing vocal difficulties due to one of his vocal cords atrophying, necessitating major surgery and an extensive rehabilitation process. The band's last performance took place on April 30, 2022, in Nashville, a moment captured in the 2024 Hulu documentary "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story." (apnews.com)
In conjunction with the tour, Bon Jovi is set to release "Forever (Legendary Edition)" on October 24, 2025. This reimagined version of their 2024 album "Forever" features collaborations with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, and Jason Isbell. The album includes new tracks like "Red, White And Jersey" and a Spanish-language version of "We Made It Look Easy." (blabbermouth.net)
Fans can access exclusive pre-sale tickets for the U.S. shows starting Monday, October 27, at 10 a.m. local time, with general sales beginning on Friday, October 31, at 10 a.m. local time. For the UK and Ireland concerts, pre-sale access is available to those who pre-order "Forever (Legendary Edition)" before 12 p.m. local time on Monday, October 27, with the pre-sale starting on Tuesday, October 28, at 9 a.m. local time. General sales for these shows will commence on Friday, October 31, at 9 a.m. local time. (blabbermouth.net)
Jon Bon Jovi expressed his enthusiasm about the upcoming tour, 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." He also conveyed his gratitude for the patience shown by fans and bandmates during his recovery period. (apnews.com)