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Rod Stewart to Take 'Final Bow' with Dublin, Belfast Gigs

  • Rock icon Rod Stewart announced his "last ever tour," The Final Encore, set for 2027 to conclude a career spanning 60 years. The 81 year-old singer plans to retire from live performances.
  • Rod Stewart, who began performing at 19 years old, stated, "The time has come to say farewell to life on the road." The Final Encore marks his definitive conclusion to decades of live touring.
  • Synth-Pop pioneer Howard Jones will support UK and Ireland dates, delivering high-energy performances of hits like "What Is Love?" and "Things Can Only Get Better."
  • Tickets become available via Fanclub presale starting tomorrow, September 29, with remaining tickets released for general public on-sale starting Friday, October 2.
  • The 2027 run brings Stewart back to major arenas across Europe and the UK, including the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on April 29, following recent health-related tour cancellations.
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Rock and pop legend Rod Stewart goes back on tour after his recent heart surgery – but now really for the last time, as the 81-year-old "after much reflection and sadness" announced in an emotional video.

·Vienna, Austria
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The legendary singer's decision comes after health problems, concert cancellations and a heart operation.

·Marousi, Greece
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Recent health problems force Rod Stewart to cancel his US tour. Now he is in a good mood again, but still has a bitter message for his fans: in 2027 he will go on a concert tour for the last time.

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The legendary rock star Sir Rod Stewart has officially announced that his next tour will be the last. He withdraws from the tour activity, putting an end to a spectacular live career of over 60 years. The 81-year-old artist will organize a...

·Bucharest, Romania
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radiojackie.com broke the news on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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