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Rod Stewart Retiring From Touring After More than 6 Decades

The 81-year-old singer said health challenges and canceled shows led him to end a touring career that began more than 60 years ago.

  • Legendary singer Sir Rod Stewart announced The Final Encore Tour Monday, marking his retirement from touring after more than six decades of performing.
  • His decision follows a coronary stent procedure that forced the 81-year-old to cancel portions of his One Last Time farewell tour earlier this year.
  • Stewart's farewell run kicks off April 23 at Dublin's 3Arena, visiting London, Amsterdam, and Berlin before concluding July 24 at Hannover's ZAG Arena.
  • Wife Penny Lancaster revealed Stewart suffered an underlying heart issue, but doctors detected a slight blockage in time, allowing him to prepare for final shows.
  • Stewart said, "I've been singing the music I love since I was 19 years old," expressing gratitude and promising fans one final memorable show.
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Daily Post broke the news in Liverpool, United Kingdom on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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